Business

Thirteen employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on November 8th. In business since 1972, Able 2 Products Company sells lights and accessories to police, emergency and utility markets under the SHO-ME trademark. Company vice-president Caleb Buntin awarded gifts and certificates of appreciation to the honorees. Front row, from left: Kristin Stettnisch, 15 years; Kathy White, 15 years; Patricia Stringer, 10 years; Oralia Casas, 15 years; and Ashley Henderson, 20 years. Back row: Kathy Stansberry, 40 years; Arletta Donald, 35 years; Fred Davis, Jr., 15 years; Chantel Oberg, 10 years; and Joe Baxley, 20 years. Not pictured: Janet Boys, 5 years; Lea Hill, 15 years; and Sara Fink, 15 years. Able 2 Products is located at 804 East Highway 248 in Cassville.

One of Arning’s long-time road warriors, truck driver Craig Ganoung, recently reached the 4 million-mile plateau with the company. GanounghasbeenwithArningforthelast35years—allspent making sure the company’s loads of materials arrive safely and on time all while working on the road.

A ribbon cutting was held in August for Amazon, which has started a delivery program called Business Partners in the Cassville area. Front Row, from left: Tori Smith, Jennifer McBroom, Heley Hudson, Andrew Toomer (Amazon), Amanda Berry, Miranda Henselman and Rosario Keele.

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Family, friends and Cassville Chamber board members gathered for the ribbon cutting of Holy Grounds, Cassville’s newest sandwich and coffee shop, on July 14 at 11:30 a.m. Front row, from left: Julie McCorkle, Maria West, Joyce Holt, Pauline Deiner, Allison Burrescia, Madi Burrescia, Margo Bunch, Powers Bunch and Tucker McCorkle. Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com

Mitch and Amanda Sorensen cut the ribbon as the new owner of Sports World. Others attending the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce event on July 7 were: Allison Sorensen, Jozee Sorensen, Zaylee Sorensen, Dawnee Sorensen, Marisa Hackett, Amber Uthe, Sharon Wilson and Kelli Reed. Sports World celebrated its new ownership with a customer appreciation open house and ribbon cutting. Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com

Security Bank of Southwest Missouri announces the promotion of Christie Hare to real estate loan officer. Christie has 27 years of banking experience with Security Bank. She is a graduate of Cassville High School and has spent her entire banking career with Security Bank. “We are excited to see Christie move into a lending role with the bank,” said Jon Horner, President of Security Bank. “Christie’s vast experience in the loan department and working with our wonderful customers make her a perfect fit as a real estate lender.” Vicky Abraham/vabraham@cherryroad.com