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Inside OakStar Bank's New Overland Park, Kansas Location

When southwest Missouri-based OakStar Bank decided to expand into Overland Park, Kansas, it enlisted the help of Baron Design & Associates, LLC and Paragon Fabrication to create an innovative headquarters that could serve customers sooner.
About Veterans Upward Bound
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About Veterans Upward Bound

The Veterans Upward Bound program, which has been helping local veterans navigate college enrollment for the past five years, is expanding.

jan 2023 | Charity
How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving
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How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving

Owner of Lights Prosthetic Eyes Randy Light shares his journey in an ever-evolving family business.

jan 2023 | Companies, Family, Next Gen
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Moving Online with Big Cedar Lodge

Experience all the fun Big Cedar Lodge has to offer with their new e-commerce site!

nov 2022 | Technology
National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield, MO
Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

Analog music formats have made a big comeback. A Springfield company is helping meet the demand.

nov 2022 | Business Services, Music

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With the launch of specialty wine shop The Reserve at Town & County, Owner Bob Lowe shares his passion and expertise with 417-land.

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