Open for Business

Upside Down Creative Group, best known for comedy troupe The Skinny Improv, debuted in a new theater Jan. 26. Led by Artistic Director Jeff Jenkins, the group relocated to 301 Park Central East, formerly Adult Tendercare, from 205 Park Central East, the basement of the Holland Building. The move nearly doubles Upside Down Creative Group’s space to 5,600 square feet and increases seating to 215 from 150. Several family-friendly groups perform under the group’s banner. The group has performed around 1,000 shows for about 90,000 people since its inception in 2002. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Office hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 4–7 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 831-5233.

Patton Alley Pack & Ship

Cyndi Washam and her mother, Myrna Rademacher, opened Patton Alley Pack & Ship on Dec. 1 at 325 S. Patton Ave. Patton Alley Pack & Ship is a FedEx authorized shipping center and a drop site for the U.S. Postal Service. Washam and Rademacher sell shipping supplies and offer assistance for selling on eBay. Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 862-6807.

Schultz, Durham & Rapp PC

Schultz, Durham & Rapp PC relocated Dec. 1 to 3126 S. Pickwick Place from 301 Hammons Parkway, Ste. 503. President Ken Schultz said he and partners Duane Durham and Connie Rapp moved the full-service accounting firm after 17 years to increase space, own the building and gain greater visibility. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with appointments available by request. Phone: (417) 865-4333.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new businesses each week. He may be reached by e-mail, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.