Open for Business: Dr. Rodger L. Simmons DDS

Dr. Rodger L. Simmons DDS
Dr. Rodger Simmons relocated his Ozark dental office April 28 to 206 W. Elm St. in Ozark. With 27 years in dental practice, Simmons said the move from 206 S. Second Ave. improves visibility for the family dentistry. Simmons moved to Ozark a year ago, after selling his practice in Sedalia. With five employees, he offers teeth cleanings, restorative work and Invisalign. Declining to disclose startup costs, Simmons said he owns the 2,000-square-foot building. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday. Phone: (417) 581-2430. Web: Facebook.com/YourSmileIsOurReward

Ingle’s Treasures
Harmony House opened upscale boutique Ingle’s Treasures for shelter residents July 7 in its administrative building at 519 E. Cherry St. Nonprofit Harmony House provides shelter and support services for victims of domestic abuse. The store’s name comes from former Harmony House Executive Director Patty Ingle. Current director Lisa Farmer said Harmony House spent less than $200 on the startup because items such as clothing racks and decorations were donated. Shelter residents may make purchases based on points earned from completing weekly goals such as volunteering around Harmony House, Farmer said. The store, which is only open to shelter residents, has one employee. Phone: (417) 837-7700.  Web: MyHarmonyHouse.org

Krazy Spuds and Dawgs
Jeremy Tipton and Patrick Hopper opened the Krazy Spuds and Dawgs food truck June 1 at 836 N. Glenstone Ave. in the SGF Mobile Food Park. For their first restaurant venture, the business partners – who met while working at Bach Medical Supply – invested $35,000 to start and rent the space from Ken Walker of Transport Graphics Inc. for undisclosed terms. Walker typically charges the mobile food park’s six vendors $250 per month, according to Springfield Business Journal archives. With three employees in the 8-by-20-foot food truck, Tipton said Krazy Spuds and Dawgs sells hot dogs, brats and Polish sausage, as well as french fries, with toppings such as nacho cheese and seasoned ground beef. Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Web: Facebook.com/KrazySpudsDawgs

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