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Anderson

Community Bank names new vice president

Sy Werner is the new vice president and branch manager of Community Bank and Trust in Anderson.

Werner has more than 23 years' experience in the financial field. He moved to the Neosho area in 1986 and has been active in the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, Neosho Lion's Club and Habitat for Humanity. He is on the chamber's economic development committee and an advisory committee at Crowder College, Neosho.

Steve's IGA becomes J-Town sports bar

The former Steve's IGA, Joplin, has undergone a complete remodeling and now is racking up business as J-Town - Billiards, Sports Bar and Grill.

"It's an entertainment center with a sports bar," says Patty Huffman, co-owner of the family-oriented business. The 17,000-square-foot center opened April 1.

With 26 pool tables, a row of dart boards, shuffleboard and 10-foot television screen, the owners said that J-Town is one of the largest entertainment centers in the area.

Patty and Frank Huffman's son, Chad, came up with the idea of buying the former grocery store building. Chad's wife, Shelly Huffman, handles the grill and hiring. Chad Huffman takes care of the business end while Frank Huffman oversees the entire operation.

"We each have our talents, and they mesh perfectly," said Patty Huffman, who did the interior decorating. "We want this to be a fun place to come home to when people come in from out of town. We also want it to be a fun place to hang out after work."

PNC Mortgage opens Joplin branch office

Bill Morgan heads the new Joplin branch of PNC Mortgage, located at 2639 E. 32nd St. in the Concorde Plaza.

PNC Mortgage is a subsidiary of PNC Bank, which has more than $75 billion in assets.

Morgan graduated from California State University with a degree in business and finance and has more than 20 years' experience in real estate sales and mortgage.

Standard acquires warehouse

Standard Transportation Services Inc., has announced the acquisition of the 60,000-square-foot warehouse and business, Warehouse Solutions LLC, in the Joplin-Webb City Industrial Park. Francis Morgan will remain warehouse manager.

Standard Transportation, founded in 1984, operates more than 300,000 square feet of warehouse space at four locations in the Joplin area. The company has 34 employees.

Flower Box City program in bloom again

Neosho's Flower Box City program, which took root in the 1950s, is blooming again.

The chamber of commerce is taking orders from businesses and residents for 2-foot-long cedar flower boxes.

The boxes will be planted and delivered by May 22. The chamber suggests a sunny exposure for the boxes so flowers will flourish throughout the growing season.

Unplanted boxes are also available for people who wish to do their own planting.

Order forms are available at the chamber office. For more information, call 451-1925.

Chamber gains 67 members in four hours

Three teams of Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce volunteers brought in 57 new memberships via a recent telemarketing blitz. "It was a phenomenal success," said Larry Perney, executive director of the chamber.

"The Chamber now has its largest membership ever with 255 members," he added. Membership Development Chairman Jami Dressler, of Manpower Inc., was a member of the top-producing team, which also comprised Steve Vaught, Keith Roberts, John Fugitt and Jennie Haymes.

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