Pits N Grills LLC
Nick and
Ammie Copeland opened barbecue and grilling retailer Pits N Grills LLC on Nov. 27 at 1920 E. Sunshine St. In 3,000 square feet leased for undisclosed terms from John Heitz, the Copelands sell barbecue grills, accessories, consumer and competition rubs and sauces, charcoal and a variety of grilling wood. Grill prices range from $30 for a Weber Smokey Joe to $3,000 for Evo grills and cooktops. The husband-and-wife team, the store’s sole employees, declined to disclose startup costs. Copeland said Pits N Grills also has an indoor range hood for demonstrations and classes, dubbed Flip and Sips, starting at $20, plus the cost of ingredients for family pizza-making classes. Grilling classes are $65 and competition classes are $195, with instruction from Brad Leighninger, head chef of the Kansas City Barbecue Society championship team Gettin’ Basted. Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Phone: (417) 501-8737.
Citizens Memorial Hospital Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center
Citizens Memorial Hospital opened the $18 million Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center on Aug. 28 at 1155 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. Spokeswoman
Tamera Heitz-Peek said the roughly 120,000-square-foot building was designed by Overland Park, Kan.-based HNM Architects Inc. and constructed by DeWitt & Associates Inc. Named after original CMH board chairman and Bolivar attorney Kerry Douglas and his late wife Synda, the building houses the health care provider’s imaging, ambulatory surgery and breast care center in addition to a dozen specialty practicums, including new dermatology and endocrinology clinics. Heitz-Peek said the center employs roughly 200. Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 328-6010. Web:
CitizensMemorial.com
40Digits Interactive LLC
Digital marketing firm 40Digits moved suites in Wilhoit Plaza on Aug. 28 and now operates in the former Moxie Cinema space, 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 108. Marketing Manager
Kristin Binford said the company leases 6,333 square feet from Wilhoit Plaza LP for undisclosed terms. The move occurred 14 months after 40Digits was acquired by Kansas City-based advertising agency Barkley Inc. Founders
Chris Langston and
Josh Burch now serve as “co-captains” of 40Digits, which performs user experience and Web development for Barkley clients, including Wingstop restaurants, Convoy of Hope, The Great Game of Business Inc. and Dairy Queen. Binford said 20 of the combined company’s 45 employees work in Springfield, and 40Digits plans to add five full-time jobs locally. Phone: (417) 812-5404. Web:
40Digits.com
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