Open for Business

Charles Pertuche and Donnetta Knapp opened Charley’s Place LLC on Oct. 16 at 1315 E. Trafficway. The flea market has 20,000 square feet for its 123 booths, which can be rented monthly for $55 to $130. It also features a drive-in room for furniture pickup. Pertuche also owns Charley’s Telephone Inc., which sells and installs telephone and computer network equipment. Flea market hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Phone: (417) 831-5588.

Jo Moon Clinical Hypnotherapy

Jo Moon opened Jo Moon Clinical Hypnotherapy on Oct. 1 at 1245 E. Sunshine, Ste. 102, across from St. John’s Hospital. Moon, who is certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, hypnotizes people who want to stop smoking, stop overeating and overcome fears, among other needs. An average session costs $125, said Moon, who works by appointment. Phone: (417) 848-7946.

eTravel Insurance Quotes

Derek Patterson’s insurance Web site, www.etravelinsurancequotes.com, went live Oct. 1. Through the Web site, Patterson offers travel medical insurance and trip-cancellation insurance, among other products. eTravel Insurance Quotes is completely Web-based and is a subsidiary of another Web-based company, eGlobalHealth Insurers Agency LLC, which Patterson started in 2002. Patterson is a third-generation insurance broker. His grandfather, W.R. Patterson, started Patterson Insurance Agency in 1941 in Joplin; that office closed in 2000. Phone: (417) 882-1413.

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.