What's New

Indie Designs and Henry's Antiques Relocate in Downtown

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:44:46 -0700

INDIE is really excited to announce that they have moved locations! They are now located in the Brentwood Building at 210 E. Walnut (formerly Hyde Gallery). They are just about 150 steps west of their old location. The new store is 3 times the size of the old spot so they are working hard to fill the space. Indie will continue to carry all the same awesome clothing, shoes, and accessories for girls and guys but now they are adding a ton of new clothing and shoe lines!!! They will be receiving shipments for the next few weeks so check out their MySpace page for all the up-to-date information! Their first shipment for ladies has arrived – NUVULA – is an amazing clothing line inspired by the designer’s poetry and short stories! She uses her writing for inspiration to create clothing that is an illustration for her work! They are also really excited to offer something much different in their new location . . . INDIE HOME! Yes, they now carry vintage and retro furniture, plus home accessories. Indie is so excited to be able to grow their store and continue to offer their customers the greatest clothing, shoes, and accessories PLUS home accessories and furniture. Come see the new store and watch as they continue to grow and change!!! Stay tuned for details regarding our Grand Opening and a Celebration Party!!! Indie, LLC is now located at 210 E. Walnut. For more information, please call 417-865-5400, email [Indie LLC](mailto:indiellc@aol.com) or visit their my space page at www.myspace.com/indieboutique.

Discovery Center Collects School Supplies

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:53:05 -0700

Have you started thinking about sending the kids back to school already this summer? Discovery Center of Springfield and the Salvation Army have. We want to ensure that all children have the opportunity to start the new school year with all necessary school supplies. Discovery Center is partnering with the Salvation Army for the 9th year to collect donations from the community to provide local children with the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year. The drive begins July 1, 2009 and ends September 30, 2009. A barrel has been placed inside the Discovery Center lobby for supplies to be dropped off during regular hours of operation. Discovery members will receive a free guest pass for items brought in, and non-members will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission pass for items donated. Donated supplies must be new and in original packaging. Possible donations include: · Back Packs · Glue, liquid white, 8oz. · Scissors · Rulers · Bags of blue, black, or red ink pens · A box of No. 2 pencils · Rubber eraser toppers · Paper · Crayons or colored pencils · Calculators · Tennis Shoes · 2 or more Folders with 3 brads and 2 pockets · Large boxes of tissue · Protractors The Discovery Center and Salvation Army want to help provide equal opportunities for learning. All donations will be placed directly into southwest Missouri elementary and middle schools. The drive will last through Sept. 30, 2009. For more information contact Charlotte McCoy at 471-862-9910 Ext. 713 or visit the [Discovery Center](http://www.discoverycenter.org). Discovery Center of Springfield is a hands-on interactive science center located at 438 E St. Louis in downtown Springfield, Missouri. Completing an expansion project in September, 2006 to be the 1st LEED Gold Certified building in southwest Missouri. Discovery Center is open Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. Admission is free to members and children 2 & under. $9.00 adults, $8.00 seniors and $7.00 children (3-15).

IWS Expands Downtown

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:27:58 -0700

Intuitive Web Solutions (IWS) continues its trend of impressive growth with the addition of another office space in downtown Olive Place. A tenant at 509 W. Olive for over two years, IWS moved from Suite 103 to a larger office in Suite 101 in December 2008. Now, only six months later, the company is expanding again with the addition of neighboring Suite 102, occupied until recently by marketing firm ACR Nally. Last week, downtown developer Craig Wagoner and his Brentwood Management crew began renovating the vacated space, knocking down several walls to join Suite 102 with IWS’s current office. Audrey Garard and Lisa Gaunt of Grooms Office Environments commented, "We are delighted to once again be working with IWS on their expansion. In a brief period of time they have demonstrated extraordinary success and growth and we are delighted to be a part of it. They approach their facility as a strategic resource, and work in a way that will continually afford them the opportunity to attract and retain the best in their field.” Since the beginning of 2008, IWS has grown its staff from five to 18, and the company anticipates further growth over the coming year. “We expect to enlarge the size of our current staff by 20-30% over the next 6 months as we begin preparing for a major software release in January. We are grateful to Craig for offering the space to us after ACR Nally left. We have continually underestimated our growth—which is a good problem to have—but we had already reached capacity in our new office,” says CEO/Co-Owner Chris Reynolds. Construction on the space is slated for completion late this week, just in time for another exciting event. June 28-30, IWS will host a quarterly meeting and conference for the companies partnering in the development of a new software venture, BriteCore™. IWS is excited to unveil their expanded office to clients and show them around the Springfield area. For more information on IWS’s new office space, contact Brittany Beck at the information included above. About the company: IWS is a Web-based software company that specializes in solutions for insurance providers. We partner with companies across the nation to bring new, more efficient technologies to the industry. Locally, IWS and its employees strive to make Springfield a better place to live and work. To learn more about IWS, visit us online at www.iws-web.com or email us at info@iws-web.com.

"Dinner and a Movie" Offers $5 Tickets

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:26:58 -0700

The Downtown Springfield Association announces a new “Dinner and a Movie” collaboration between Hollywood Theaters, The Moxie, and 17 restaurants. Customers who come downtown for dinner will be able to purchase movie tickets for $5 each (a savings of over 37%) at the restaurant where they dine (limit of one ticket per entree). “We are excited to be able to offer our customers both a great value and a unique experience. They will be able to enjoy an entire evening of dining, entertainment, and shopping all within a pleasant stroll” said Meghan Chambers, President of the Downtown Springfield Association and owner of Staxx. Participating DSA-member restaurants include:
• Big Whiskey’s
• Bruno's Italian Ristorante
• Fedora
• Flame
• French Quarter Café
• Kai
• Lili’s
• Maria’s
• Mille’s
• Nonna’s
• Rendezvous Coffee House
• Riad’s
• South Avenue Pizza
• Springfield Brewing Company
• St. Michael’s
• Trolley’s
• Ziggie’s
The pilot project is for a limited time and will be offered through August 31, 2009. The “Dinner and a Movie” program is one part of several initiatives to draw customers downtown this summer. Others include the Friday Night Farmers’ Market, the “Sounds on the Square” weekend concert series at Park Central Square, and First Friday Artwalks. Downtown offers hundreds of free parking spaces, including the College Station and Heer’s Car Parks for Hollywood Theaters and a large customer parking lot at Wilhoit Plaza for The Moxie. Additional information is available at [www.itsalldowntown.com](http://www.itsalldowntown.com) or (417) 831-6200.

There is something new on Commercial Street! Q ENOTECA!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:02:18 -0700

Q ENOTECA WINE BAR IS NOW OPEN! Whether you would like to stop in after work or just relax with a friend the intimate setting of Q ENOTECA is sure to be just the right spot. Springfield's newest wine venue opens is a part of the growing eclectic mix of shops and stores on Commercial Street. Open Wednesday through Saturday it is the perfect place to entertain, just relax and regroup. Live music is offered on Saturday nights! Q ENOTECA is located at 308 W. Commercial Street...phone number is 379-4010. Wine is also available to purchase and take home as well. You will also want to check out the array of specialty beers.