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Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Less than two years after launching Fried Design Company, Josh Sullivan was ready for his next business. He recruited Kesha Alexander to...

may 2020 | Companies, Drinks, Food, Marketing

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Sapp Design Architecture Hired to Design a Community Complex in Grain Valley

Springfield firm Sapp Design Architecture was hired by the City of Grain Valley, located near Kansas City, to design and implement a new...

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417 Celebrates Winning Creative at ADDY Awards

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How Küat Has Been Successful Producing Bike Racks in Southwest Missouri

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How OMG Commerce Landed on Inc.’s Best Places to Work in 2019

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sep 2019 | Communication, Companies

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How The Barley House Changed Directions to Meet Consumer Demands

When The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing opened, the venue made a hard shift in its plans. The ability to change to meet client demands...

sep 2019 | Strategy, Wedding Venue

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Sunshine Bike Shop in Springfield, MO Ushers in a New Era

Joshua Even worked at Sunshine Bike Shop for 11 years before he purchased the shop with his wife, Micah, and took over as owner in 2018. He hopes that 2019 will be the year he puts his stamp on a business held near and dear to 417-landers.

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