Business Briefs
Soulful Sips nearing its first anniversary
Who knew that operating a lemonade stand as child would lead to operating a coffee trailer? Kristi Cutt figured that out last October when she opened Soulful Sips along Bus. Hwy 54 in Vandalia.
The Bar Code Bar & Grill: May Business Spotlight
For the month of May, the Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce shines its Business Spotlight on the Bar Code Bar & Grill, a local establishment that has quickly become a cornerstone of the community since opening its doors in June 2023.
New food truck opens in Vandalia
Ronnie Lee Woods has brought a food truck to Vandalia. People may remember that he operated Up In Smoke Food Shack BBQ back in 2019.
Missouri State Beekeepers Association addresses alarming honeybee losses with comprehensive educational conference
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association announced recently one of its proactive efforts to combat this year’s honeybee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri's agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, on Saturday, June 21, at the Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield, Mo.
La Crosse of Vandalia is the chamber of commerce business spotlight
The Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce said it is proud to announce that La Crosse Lumber Co. of Vandalia as the April Business Spotlight.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds voter-approved paid sick leave law
Missouri’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Proposition A, the voter-approved law expanding paid sick leave set to go into effect Thursday.
Lawmakers vote down a second bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products in Missouri
A second proposal backed by Missouri’s hemp industry to regulate products like hemp-THC seltzers and edibles was defeated in a House committee Thursday morning, after the hemp-beverage distributor who helped draft the bill emailed committee members that morning asking them to kill it. The 5-7 vote in the House General Laws committee came after Republican state Rep.
Vandalia Area Chamber Business Spotlight: Vandalia Florist: A Blossoming Legacy Continues Under New Ownership
The Vandalia Florist, a cherished establishment in the heart of Vandalia, has been a cornerstone of the community for many years. With a rich history of providing beautiful floral arrangements and exceptional customer service, the florist has seen several dedicated owners, including Sue Moss and Keith & Janie Pease.
The Bluffs Restaurant in Clarksville prepares for busy season
CLARKSVILLE—The Bluffs restaurant located at 16500 MO-79 Eagles Bluff Golf Course, Clarksville, has been serving customers every weekend since opening Oct. 11 last year.
Plan to shift from income tax to sales tax advances to Missouri Senate
A plan to make Missouri dependent on sales tax for general revenue by eliminating the income tax is heading to the state Senate for debate after a party-line committee vote on Wednesday.