The Old Glass PlaceAl Miller, owner of Miller Coach Co., opened The Old Glass Place on Feb. 25 at 521 St. Louis St. After purchasing the property in November 2012, Miller and a staff of two began a yearlong renovation to turn the former Binswanger Glass building into a downtown events venue. With its first event on Feb. 28 and 12 others booked, including a Jackson Day event April 4–5, Miller said The Old Glass Place can host multiple events at a time with 12,000 square feet on a single level and 3,000 square feet in the central area. Miller, who has experience working in fire departments, at police stations and operating his own ambulance manufacturing business, self-funded the new venture for an undisclosed amount. He said renovation costs exceeded the building purchase price. With amenities including an LED big screen, custom sound system, large stage and stocked bar, the space can hold up to 550 people for such events as weddings, receptions, theater productions, fundraisers, meetings and musical performances. Pricing varies by event size and needs. Hours: By appointment. Phone: (417) 501-8035. Web:
TheOldGlassPlace.comMoe’s Southwest GrillFranchisee
Jeff Offutt opened the first Springfield location of Moe’s Southwest Grill on March 27 in Battlefield Mall, 2820 S. Glenstone Ave. Offutt invested $550,000 to open the 2,565-square-foot fast-casual restaurant, which charges $30,000 for franchise fees, 5 percent royalties and 4 percent toward marketing fees. Under the banner of Atlanta-based Foc us Brand Inc., a franchisor and operator of Cinnabon, Schlotzsky’s and McAlister’s Deli, Offutt likens Moe’s menu and pricing to Chipotle and Qdoba. For instance, a chicken burrito, including chips and salsa, is about $6. The restaurant employs 36. Offutt entered the Springfield market in late 2012 with the opening of a Five Guys Burgers and Fries franchise, which sits next door to the newly opened Moe’s. He also owns 45 Subway franchise restaurants and five Five Guys stores in Missouri. Hours: 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Phone: (417) 881-0022. Web:
Moes.comComplete Electronic SolutionsCo-owners
Dustin Tidwell and
Remington Brake started Complete Electronic Solutions on Jan. 1 at 1049 W. Phelps St. In 5,100 square feet of space, CES operates as an asset recovery facility for businesses by purchasing end-of-life electronics such as computers, printers and phones, Tidwell said. With secure data destruction and Level 3 compliance with the Department of Natural Resources, according to its website, Tidwell said the electronic devices are either recycled or refurbished and resold by CES. The company also offers pickup and disposal services, Tidwell said. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment on weekends. Phone: (417) 224-4318. Web:
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