Business
CS Bank elevates up-and-coming bankers
Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, is pleased to announce the advancements of several deserving individuals within CS Bank. Krista Beck, Autumn Hudgins, Joy Thurman, Dustin Turner, and Chance Robbins have all been named Vice President.
Amazon partners with Cassville businesses
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.
Holy Grounds opens in Cassville
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
New owners take over Sports World
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
Hare leaps to real estate loan office
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
Shadow Bluffs Retreat cuts ribbon
Dan Hamm and Tammy Hamm, owners of Shadow Bluffs Retreat, cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony hosted by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Shadow Bluffs Retreat is a new resort close to Roaring River State Park that offers RV sites and cabins. Front row, from left: Gavin McKain, Courtney McKain, Tammy Hamm, Dan Hamm, Adriana Keeton and Rosario Keele. Second row, from left: Cathy Caputo, Linda Cowherd, Jenifer Mitchell and Sharon Sanders. Third row, from left: Ricky Kerr, Traci Kerr, Jeremy Marple, Larry Cowherd and Gerry Mann. Contributed photo
Les Jacobs recognized for 25 years of service
Les Jacobs was recently recognized by representatives from Ford Motor Company for his 25 years of service. From left: Tom Evans, Jacobs, Ann Tummons and Chris Psomas..
Dispensary makes donation to Haven of the Ozarks
Cassville Dispensary, a Missouri medical marijuana facility, recently donated over $500 of CBD pet treats to Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary, a local no-kill shelter. The dispensary partnered with the shelter to help aid aging and injured dogs in need of CBD by using all of the profits on pet products sold to purchase CBD to donate. From left: Brittany Pinnell, Cassville Dispensary patient care associate; Heidi Lowe, Haven of the Ozarks administrative director; Darin Creed, Cassville Dispensary lead supervisor; Charlea Estes-Jones, Cassville Dispensary general manager; Nick Sleeth, Cassville Dispensary security manager; and Monise Silvas, Cassville Dispensary administrative assistant. Contributed photo
Chamber hosts ribbon cuttings for area businesses
Brett Rapien and Trish Rapien, owners of The Barn at Bear Ridge in Cassville, marked the opening of the general purpose venue with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Attending the event were Bob Boelsen, Phyllis Boelsen, Briggs Huddleston, Bryce Huddleston, Paige Huddleston, Marilyn Rapien and Jim Rapien. Contributed photo
