Open for Business

Stacie and Scott Edwards started Mast-R-Pix on Oct. 4. The home-based business specializes in elevated photography, accomplished with the help of a 60-foot, retractable mast mounted to a van. Using either still or video cameras, the Edwardses target the real estate market, though Stacie Edwards said they would photograph other subjects. Prices vary, but a typical job costs around $225, she said. The idea for Mast-R-Pix came from elevated photographers in England who used hand-held poles, Edwards said. Hours are by appointment. Phone: (417) 299-6278.

Blackwell’s

Formerly Mr. Blackwell’s, men’s clothing store Blackwell’s moved Oct. 5 to 900 E. Battlefield Road, Ste. 120, in Battlefield Marketplace. The store had operated from 1907 S. Glenstone Ave., Ste. C, in Plaza Tower Shopping Center since it opened in 1989. Owner Rex Blackwell said the move nearly doubles his previous 1,000-square-foot space and offers more visibility. Blackwell’s specializes in upscale dress and casual clothes, Blackwell said. Blackwell’s opens at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, though Blackwell said his closing time is undetermined until he evaluates how late people shop at the new location. Phone: (417) 887-8200.

ReStore

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield on Sept. 17 relocated ReStore, its discount building materials store. ReStore moved to a 48,000-square-foot building at 2410 S. Scenic Ave. after operating for more than six years from 12,000 square feet at 4535 W. Chestnut Expressway. Tom Keltner of Keltner Enterprises donated Habitat for Humanity’s new building, according to Communications Coordinator Melissa Gates. Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, founded in 1988, also established its main offices at the South Scenic site. Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for people of need, and ReStore helps fund construction by selling donated building materials at a discount. ReStore sales have grown to $340,000 in 2006 from $17,555 in 1999, according to Habitat for Humanity of Springfield’s Web site, www.habitatspringfieldmo.org. Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 829-4001.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new businesses each week. He may be reached by e-mail at csmith@sbj.net, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 616-5854.