Open for Business: D3 Technologies

D3 Technologies
D3 Technologies acquired the business assets of Lafayette, La.-based Vector Graphics Inc. on Oct. 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. President Kevin Schlack said the Springfield-based 3-D design consultancy and custom manufacturing technology firm adds service in the central U.S. and Gulf Coast regions. D3, based at 4600 W. Kearney St., Ste. 100, also gains a team of engineering, design, simulation, process automation and programming employees at the Lafayette office. The team specializes in the manufacturing, oil and gas industries, and among the five employees joining D3 are VGI owners Zed LaCour and Vaughn Klos. Both companies utilize the Autodesk platform for 3-D design, engineering and entertainment software and services. D3 now employs 46 across 13 offices. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 831-7171. Web: D3Tech.net

Fortner Insurance Services Inc.
Fortner Insurance Services Inc. purchased Empire Bank Insurance Agency and began serving new clients Sept. 26. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1985, Fortner Insurance, 1519 E. Sunshine St., focuses on personal, commercial, life and health insurance, as well as religious lines and benefits. With about 15 staff members led by President Terry Fortner, the independent insurance agency represents Allied Insurance, Brotherhood Mutual, Safeco Insurance, The Hartford, Travelers Insurance and Zurich, among others. Customers include Ramsey Building Co., Fair Haven Children’s Home and Crossway Baptist Church. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 882-5560. Web: Fortner-insurance.com

Kum & Go LC
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go LC moved its south Springfield convenience store Oct. 10 across Campbell Avenue to a $4.1 million building at 5343 S. Campbell Ave. According to District Supervisor Tim McCaleb, the regional chain built the 5,000-square-foot store to replace the limited size and aging space at 5384 S. Campbell. Opening about a month behind its scheduled completion, the gas station has eight fuel dispensers, including diesel and E-85 options. Pizza, baked goods and breakfast and deli sandwiches are made inside, McCaleb said. Equipped with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design features, the store is one of 22 under review for LEED certification. The project is part of the 430-store chain’s efforts to invest $24 million through 2015 in its stores throughout Greene County. Kum & Go, which operates 38 stores in Springfield and 75 across Missouri, also released a smartphone app for searching store locations and redeeming digital coupons. Hours: 24/7. Phone: (417) 882-7949. Web: KumAndGo.com

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