Open for Business: Infinium Studios

Infinium Studios
A primary-time enterprise proprietor made a profession pivot with the July 1 opening of Infinium Studios LLC. Stephan Sandor owns the tattoo and physique piercing store at Battlefield Mall with enterprise associate Nick Kennedy. Sandor mentioned startup prices have been roughly $50,000 for the enterprise close to the north entrance of JCPenney, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. He declined to reveal the phrases of his lease with mall proprietor Simon Property Group Inc. Sandor mentioned 4 tattooists and a physique piercer comprise the workers for the 900-square-foot store, which costs a $100 minimal price for the everlasting physique artwork. Sandor mentioned he determined to pursue his dream of opening a tattoo store following a 2018 most cancers analysis. He famous he underwent 5 surgical procedures and chemotherapy remedy. He beforehand labored for insurance coverage firm Aflac Inc. and producer Aire-Grasp of America Inc., and mentioned Kennedy maintains his job as a pharmacist with Walgreens.
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday via Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Telephone: 417-771-5798
Net: InfiniumStudios.biz

Magnificence Bar Hair Salon
Hairstylist Beth Edwards opened Magnificence Bar Hair Salon LLC in her hometown of Strafford at 105 E. Pine St., Ste. B. Magnificence Bar’s June 8 opening is the second enterprise for Edwards, who beforehand ran Attract Salon LLC for eight years in Springfield. She offered Attract final 12 months for an undisclosed worth to Cory Drake and Chrissy George, who renamed the salon Studio 2. Edwards, who has 10 years of expertise within the hairdressing trade, mentioned she needed to downsize from her Springfield enterprise amid the coronavirus pandemic. She bought loads on Pine Road, the place a three-suite constructing was constructed for her by Keltner’s Building & Excavation LLC. Every suite is 965 sq. ft, and Edwards mentioned she is the constructing’s first occupant, however she declined to reveal startup prices. Edwards is at the moment the lone worker on the salon, which gives haircuts for males, ladies and youngsters, ranging $10-$35. Different companies embrace coloring, waxing and permanents. Hours: By appointment
Telephone: 417-848-1348
Web site: Facebook.com/BeautyBar417

The Sufferer Heart
After 17 years at 819 Boonville Ave., The Sufferer Heart Inc. moved June 15 to 815 W. Tampa St. Government Director Brandi Bartel mentioned the nonprofit, which was established in 1976, met its fundraising purpose of $1.3 million for its new headquarters. The 9,000-square-foot facility is dubbed the O’Reilly Household and O’Reilly Auto Components Constructing of Hope, following main donations from the auto components retailer and its household house owners. The Sufferer Heart purchased the property for $675,000 final 12 months from Volt Credit score Union, which moved its department in February to 2440 N. Kansas Expressway, in keeping with previous reporting. Bartel mentioned the 23-employee nonprofit, which serves grownup and baby survivors of violent or sexual crimes, spent roughly $380,000 in renovations. Its annual funds is almost $1.2 million. She mentioned the transfer was needed because the company ran out of room in its Boonville constructing and famous sq. footage has elevated by about 50%.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday via Thursday
Telephone: 417-863-7273 and 417-864-7233 (24-hour hotline)
Net: TheVictimCenter.org