E-Waste International LLCChris Myers on March 1 moved his electronic waste company to a 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 510 N. Main Ave. Myers and three employees run E-Waste International LLC, which previously operated out of Myers’ garage. The company, which Myers opened after two years of working independently in the e-waste industry, provides pickup and recycling services for such items as computers, telephones, printers and stereos. Myers said E-Waste International pays customers 15 cents per pound for miscellaneous electronics and $2.50 per pound for nonworking LCD monitors, the most popular item. Payment on LCD monitors ranges between $10 and $45, he said. Since signing on Drury University as the first customer a year ago, E-Waste International has added Bass Pro Shops, CoxHealth Plans and Positronic Industries as clients. Myers personally financed the $10,000 startup cost, and the company is in a one-year lease with One Hundred Two Glenstone Inc. for $1,000 a month. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 719-4775. Web:
EWasteInternational.netSqueegee SquadEric Summerville revamped his mobile cleaning service, The Squeegee Guys Inc., on Aug. 14 by joining the Squeegee Squad franchise. Summerville, who operates out of his home, founded Squeegee Guys in late 2010, and previously owned Starlight Music mobile DJ service 1997–2005, when he sold it to Amberg Entertainment for $35,000. Summerville personally financed his $26,000 Squeegee Squad startup cost and currently works alongside a single employee, his brother-in-law, Marc Armstrong. Franchisees pay a $15,000 franchise fee up front and 5 percent to 7 percent royalties, according to Squeegee Squad’s website. Summerville offers window, gutter and light fixture cleaning services as well as pressure washing. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 522-9220. Web:
SqueegeeSquad.comTherapeutic Kneads Massage TherapyEve Higley opened Therapeutic Kneads Massage Therapy on Aug. 1 at 2127 W. College St. A massage therapist for four years, Higley studied massage therapy at the Professional Massage Training Center and has worked with several chiropractors. She is currently the only message therapist in her practice and said she became interested in massage at age 12 when her migraines subsided after massages. Higley acquired her equipment during the years, minimizing her startup costs, which totaled $300 for advertising. She rents the space from Spangle & Co. for $125 a month. Rates range from a 30-minute treatment for $35 to a two-hour massage for $120, she said. Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 827-0826.
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