Open for Business

Dr. Charles Scott and wife Alea Scott, a registered nurse, opened The Doctor Is In on April 15 at 5335 S. Campbell Ave. Scott, a general practice physician with more than 40 years of experience, conducts routine patient care on a walk-in and appointment basis. He’s a sole practitioner and caters to uninsured people. An office visit is $39, and most lab work costs $27. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 887-2421.

Creative Software Solutions

Gavin and Cassandra Walker moved Creative Software Solutions on June 23. The firm, which creates custom business software, relocated to 3113 S. Pickwick Place after four years at 1031 E. Battlefield Road. Cassandra Walker said the company designs software for barcode printing and scanning, inventory management, data conversions, e-commerce, and medical and payroll interfaces. The Walkers moved to have more space for their three employees, who now operate in about 1,000 square feet. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 882-0439.

Keepsake Designs by JS

Jodi Swisshelm started Keepsake Designs by JS, a Web-based company that sells personalized stationery and monogrammed baby and toddler clothes, blankets and other items. The Web site, www.keepsakedesigns

byjs.com, launched July 16. Swisshelm, whose brother-in-law is restaurateur Bruce Swisshelm Jr., said a friend asked her to make a customized ring bearer’s pillow about six years ago, and that led to her starting the company. Swisshelm doesn’t keep set hours. Phone: (417) 693-3881.

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.