Open for Business

Richard and Kelly Harman relocated and renamed their tae kwon do school Jan. 2. The couple opened ATA Martial Arts under the newly formed banner of Springfield Martial Arts LLC at 1440 W. Republic Road in Quail Creek Plaza. They had operated Harman’s ATA Black Belt Academy at 2956 E. Sunshine St. for 12 years. While both locations are about 3,500 square feet, Richard Harman said the new location makes better use of the space. Since moving, the Harmans have nearly doubled their enrollment to 200. ATA Martial Arts is one of about 1,500 licensed schools internationally for Little Rock, Ark.-based American Taekwondo Association, which was established in 1969. Richard and Kelly Harman, who together teach about 30 classes weekly, both have advanced black belts. Hours are during scheduled classes or by appointment. Phone: (417) 889-9312.

darklight LLC

Amanda Cozad opened darklight LLC on May 4 at 1111 E. Walnut St. The first floor of Cozad’s Victorian house is an art gallery, and the second floor has an office and commercial photography studio. Cozad, who graduated from Missouri State University with a fine arts degree last year, purchased the roughly 110-year-old, 2,000-square-foot house in October. Her eclectic art gallery features works by various artists, and her photography focuses on advertising and real estate, she said. Hours: noon–5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon–4 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 831-1997.

Mark’s Flying Service

Mark J. Strick started Mark’s Flying Service LLC on April 1. Strick offers air banner advertising and can pull banners with as many as 45 letters on them behind his 1973 Cessna 172 airplane. Strick works from home and charges a one-time fee of $150 to make banners. He charges $300 an hour for flying banners. Strick has been a pilot for 40 years and went into business for himself after buying his plane last year. Hours are by appointment. Phone: (417) 988-0449.

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) 831-3238.