Complete AutomotiveComplete Automotive moved Dec. 1 to 2238 E. Chestnut Expressway, which co-owners
Carl and
Maureen Hutchinson purchased for an undisclosed amount. In converting from a building lease, Maureen Hutchinson said the mechanic shop is saving around $1,000 a month, and the 5,100-square-foot standalone building, formerly Graham Automotive, is larger than its previous site. With technicians certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Complete Automotive employs eight full time and one part time. Services include oil changes, breaks, air conditioning, alignment, maintenance and programs for vehicle fleets. Phone: (417) 866-6957. Hours: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Web:
CompleteAutomotive417.comRogue Barber Co. LLCRogue Barber Co. LLC opened Feb. 5 at 639 W. Walnut St., a nearly 80-year-old former service station downtown. Previously operating out of Moda Salon, co-owners
Ryan and
Dacy Mulcahy purchased the vacant building last year for an undisclosed amount from Jeff Schrag, owner of Mother’s Brewing Co. across the street. Dacy Mulcahy, a licensed esthetician, also operates D’s Wax Factory in the 1,000-square-foot building. Ryan Mulcahy’s barber services include a $10 beard trim, a $22 men’s haircut and a $35 five-towel hot shave. The Mulcahys, who renovated the space for an undisclosed amount, are the only employees, but they plan to add two barbers and an esthetician. Rogue Barber also has teamed up with James Martin, owner of Gilardi’s Ristorante, who will install greenhouses for an urban garden on the backside of the property. Phone: (417) 343-9128. Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Web:
RogueBarberCo.comPhillips Media Group LLCPhillips Media Group LLC on March 2 acquired Bentonville, Ark.-based Community Publishers Inc. and its area community newspapers and print shop, Nowata Printing Co. A division of Florida-based Phillips Capital Partners, the recently formed media company now owns the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Buffalo Reflex, Christian County Headliner News, Cedar County Republican, Nixa Xpress and The Marshfield Mail, as well as two publications in Arkansas. CPI began seeking a buyer for its Neighbor News newspapers and Nowata Printing about four months ago. Terms of the deal, negotiated by Santa Fe, N.M.-based Dirks, Van Essen & Murray, were not disclosed. The Phillips family has been involved in the newspaper industry since the 1970s, owning publications in Mountain Home, Yellville, Berryville and Eureka Springs, Ark., as well as Nevada, Marshall and Maryville in Missouri. Phillips Media was formed Feb. 26, according to an Arkansas secretary of state filing. Hours: Vary. Phone: (417) 864-0932 and (417) 326-7636. Web:
NowataPrinting.com and
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