Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Start holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday. Old Town Eureka merchants lead the way.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support small businesses that help our community thrive. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors to continue prospering and building the local economy in Eureka and Wildwood. "Eureka is filled with small business owners. I have seen a real movement of them banning together to strengthen their voice. Old Town Eureka is working on forming a business group to stay up-to-date on events and issues that they face," …
Monday, November 19, 2012
One of Wildwood's historic restaurants has a new owner who says she will restore the location to its former glory.
One historic restaurant—The Pond Inn—has sat vacant in Wildwood at 17250 Manchester Road and the intersection of Pond Road for several years now. But it will be vacant no more in the future, as noted at Wildwood's city council meeting on Monday. Signs of refurbishing there were noticed by several Wildwoodians lately. Activity at the location is a welcomed sight. The property once operated as an inn and restaurant, but closed some years ago due to a fire. Bethany Mehard and her husband, William, purchased a home in Wildwood this January. She also purchased the Pond Inn property, indicating she hopes to reopen it in early April as a restaurant bearing its former name, Pond Inn. Wildwood director of planning and parks Joe Vujnich said Monday …
This West St. Louis County store is the fourth St. Louis area location for Appliance Discounters.
Appliance Discounters opened its fourth St. Louis location this month off Manchester Road in Ballwin. Located at 15425 Manchester Rd., the store sits in Ballwin Plaza. Owners Denise Bradley and Tony Slyman are brother and sister. They've been in business for three-and-a-half years in the St. Louis area. A ribbon cutting was held last week to officially welcome the store to West County. This new location is in addition to the company's Webster Groves, St. Charles and Arnold locations. Bradley tells Patch this new location is close to their homes and a strategic move. "We were kind of at every area in St. Louis and we felt like we had to come out here," Bradley said. "We just wanted to be out here because it's the right geographic area." The…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
This is "Boot Sale Weekend" at Heels, and the staff offers a Thanksgiving celebration for which customers save 25 percent to 40 percent. Check out the store on Small Business Day Nov. 24.
Launched by Rosemary Barry in Wildwood Town Center on March 28, 2008, Heels Boutique evolved from a shoes boutique to what's now fondly referred to as a “department store boutique." "We opened our doors during the height of the recession," said Barry. "What a scary time it was to open a business! We rethought our product mix and price point, and charged ahead." Barry said they now sell a little bit of everything, all at very affordable prices. "We strive to fill our store with unique products—we don’t want our customers to see themselves coming and going in Wildwood! You can stop into Heels, grab a great pair of jeans, a cute top, of course a wonderful pair of shoes, or a gift and head out the door ready for the evening—all in one stop!" …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Missouri House Speaker and Eureka resident Tim Jones said Dwight Scharnhorst’s common sense fiscal conservatism and experience will serve him well as he leads his colleagues in making sound business decisions for the Missouri House.
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka, Thursday announced that state Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst, R-St. Louis County, will lead the group responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Missouri House of Representatives: the House Administration and Accounts Committee. Scharnhorst replaces state Rep. Mike McGhee, R-Odessa, who recently resigned from the position, as he is term-limited at the end of this cycle. Jones said Scharnhorst’s common sense fiscal conservatism and experience as a member of the committee will serve him well as he leads his colleagues in making sound business decisions for the Missouri House. “Dwight is someone I trust to make decisions for the House that will utilize taxpayer dollars in the most …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Dierberg’s shopping plaza in Wildwood is slated to offer a new restaurant, touting an Irish-American menu, by the beginning of January.
Llywelyn’s Pub will be opening in Wildwood, according to the restaurant's Facebook page. The newest location will be in Wildwood Town Center/Dierberg’s shopping plaza. The Wildwood location will join five other pubs within the regional franchise located in the Central West End, Soulard, St. Charles, Webster Groves and O’Fallon, MO. There is also a franchise in Kansas City. The newest Llywelyn’s will offer 6,400 square feet of space to kick back with a pint of beer and play darts, or enjoy pub fare with family and friends, according to Sauce Magazine. There will be a game room and banquet space, as well as a 3,200-square-foot patio, complete with an outdoor bar. The architectural renderings of the Wildwood pub accompany this article. The …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
As "Small Business Saturday" on Nov. 24 approaches, should the definition of "small business" go by number of employees, sales volume, assets, net profits or some other element in today's circumstances?
What currently constitutes a small business varies widely around the world. Small businesses were typically privately owned corporations, partnerships or sole proprietorships. However, in today's evolving business world at break-neck paces, more and more people are finding themselves in hybrid work situations that now also could be considered "small business" from some viewpoints. Donna Babbitt, chair of Business, Accounting and Social Sciences at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood, said the traditional principles of small business owners—agility, operating lean, anticipating next steps, reacting quickly and proactively adopting change—are extremely helpful business approaches, no matter what size of company in which one is operating. "…
Nancy Collier
11:26 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013
I always wanted to eat at the inn and finally did shortly before it closed. Loved the food and atmosphere so much I bought a gift certificate for a wedding gift and the in closed before my friends could use it. I'm wondering, it would be wonderful if you could honor my gift certificate when you open. It was for $75.00. Please let me know if you will and I will definitely come in myself to dine. … more ›