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Janie and Ross Williams relocated Game X Change on Feb. 18. The store moved to 2718 S. Glenstone Ave. in the Brentwood Center after spending about 10 years at 3630 S. Campbell Ave. in Kickapoo Corners. Game X Change buys, sells and trades used video games, systems and accessories as well as DVD movies. Janie Williams said the new location allows them to more directly compete with Vintage Stock, also in the Brentwood Center, and two GameStop stores, one on the southwest corner of Glenstone and Battlefield and one across the street in the Battlefield Mall. The Williamses are licensees for Springdale, Ark.-based Game X Change, which has about 60 stores in the Midwest. They also own a store in St. Robert. Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1–5 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 883-8484.

Ellie-berry Pie

Kemmi Rusciano opened Ellie-berry Pie LLC on May 4 at 303K Park Central West. Rusciano offers dress-up parties for girls ages 4 to 16. Customers pay $550 for a two-hour session that accommodates 10 youngsters and includes use of ball gowns and accessories, invitations, thank-you cards, cake, souvenir photos and other activities. “We tried to think of everything so all the parents have to do is show up,” said Rusciano, who works full time as marketing director for The Payroll Co. Aimee Barsness, daughter of Incredible Pizza Co. owner Rick Barsness, works full time for Ellie-berry Pie as general manger. Also, Rusciano is a 2007 Springfield Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. Ellie-berry Pie was named after Rusciano’s 13-year-old daughter, Elena. Hours are by appointment. Phone: (417) 862-3743.

Oak Grove Construction Services

David Knetzer, Matt Vaughn and Bob Clifton on Feb. 9 moved Oak Grove Construction Services Inc. to 4,000 square feet of leased space at 1846 E. Meadowmere St. The residential and commercial construction firm specializes in disaster restoration and remodeling work. Oak Grove Construction Services was established in 1973 and has spent the last 23 years in 2,400 square feet of leased space at 2810 E. Battlefield Road, Ste. B. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 887-5465.

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.[[In-content Ad]]