Open for Business

Brent and Paula Stevens opened The Toy Co. on Aug. 1 in Battlefield Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. The shop features dolls, clothing, toy trucks and board games not typically found at national chain stores, said Paula Stevens, who runs the store while her husband oversees his architecture firm, H Design Group. Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 882-4800.

Ozark Mountain Bank

Ozark Mountain Bank opened its second Hollister branch June 5. Pam Druffel manages the full-service branch, which is the Branson-based financial institution’s seventh.

Ozark Mountain Bank is owned by Jefferson City-based holding company Central Bancompany Inc., which also owns Empire Bank. Lobby hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–noon Saturday. Drive-through hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m.–noon Saturday. Phone: (417) 334-5458.

Pooka’s

Tim and Lisa Hogan opened Pooka’s on June 6 at 103 E. Main St. in Ash Grove. The toy store’s bestsellers have been skateboards and hobby-related goods, said Tim Hogan. Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (816) 974-0405.

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.