Springfield MO Marketing » National

Savor Restaurant on C-Street Headed For Food Network

Ole — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:11:00 +0000

From the KY3 website – SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two first-time restaurant owners are opening Savor on Commercial Street despite the current climate. It’s still a few weeks away from opening but will get some national attention when it’s featured on The Food Network.

One in every four restaurants fails or changes ownership in the first year, but that isn’t stopping co-owners Erik Kinkade and Will Peak. “I’m excited, very excited about the whole venture. That’s why I do it. I like keeping things on the edge,” said Kinkade.

They will soon appear on “The Opener.” It’s a show about people who are first time restaurant owners. The restaurant is still under construction and a lot of work needs to be done before the camera crews show up. “The great thing about this is we’ve been doing every thing ourselves. [We did] the faux painting, we made the columns ourselves, and all the chandeliers we’re making ourselves,” said Peak.

It’s an antique that’s getting some new life. It’s adding a little flavor to Commercial Street and putting Springfield onto the national scene at the same time. If all goes as planned camera crews for “The Opener” will arrive in about two weeks.

Liz Claiborne Closing Outlet Stores, Including Branson & Osage Beach

Ole — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:52:05 +0000

NEW YORK, July 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ – Following a comprehensive review, Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced plans to exit its Liz Claiborne branded outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. As a result of this decision, the Company expects the meaningful operating losses related to this business to be eliminated in early 2011 when this action is anticipated to be completed. The Company’s other outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico for its Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand, Kate Spade and Kensie brands are not impacted by this decision.

Wal-Mart? Yeah, There Are A Few In Springfield

Ole — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:02:12 +0000

Amazing Map Visualization of the growth of the store in the US. Watch with a friend and have one count up from the start in 1962 while you shout out the number of stores (top left).

Did I say amazing yet?

Askinosie Chocolate Referenced By Seth Godin

Ole — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:37:18 +0000

For Springfield Missouri natives, Askinosie is a marker for the attorney and the chocolate factory. Now, readers of nationally recognized marketing guru Seth Godin will have the same marker.

Rob writes in from Australia, proposing that [dot] com is superfluous, just as www is. We don’t say, “Visit us at http://www.askinosie.com,” we just say, “askinosie.com.”

While you’re at it, take time to visit Human Picture Initiative, the organization responsible for the video work on the Askinosie Chocolate website. They too are a Springfield-based firm, focused on

Using visual communication to inspire hope, urge action and effect positive change in communities around the world

The Eagles To Open JQH Arena in Springfield, MO?

Ole — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:13 +0000

I see the new Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University has lined up their opening act: Barry Manilow

Stevie Nicks will follow on Friday, June 13 at 8 p.m. Singer / songwriter Stevie Nicks, a key member from the legendary group Fleetwood Mac, will perform at the brand-new Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University on Friday, June 13 at 8 p.m. Presale tickets are available by click ing here and enter the promo code “BILLIKEN” to purchase. Presale ends: Thursday, April 3, 10:00pm

What about JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus? I’ve heard it’s The Eagles in November 2008.

Hollywood Theatre at College Station Park

Ole — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:20:14 +0000

The Hollywood Theatre facility being built in Downtown Springfield MO is going up quickly. In the past week, the structure is now taller than it’s neighbors, other than the nearby College Station Car Park. Steel was put into place soon after the New Year began and as you can see from the picture (click on it to see a larger version) the framing is beginning. Still hard to see what the layout is going to be, I’ll get on top in the next couple of weeks and get a shot looking over the construction site. Maybe that will give us a better idea. I’ve heard Fall 2008 completion. Any guesses?

Easy Tech

Ole — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:22:58 +0000

After spending over twenty years in the tech industry, I feel confident in saying it’s hard to find good tech service. That’s why I laughed out loud when I saw Staple’s “Easy Tech” advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday.

Just as interesting was my inability to name the organization responsible for the ad. The cliched example of the tech displayed in the ad was a too familiar view. All that stuck however was “the Easy Button” and I tied it to another office supply vendor.

One of my business neighbors, a web development business owner, pointed out my mistake and had my sides splitting when he described his vision of what happened at a competitor who felt the need to respond to the positive reviews Staples has gotten for their ads.

Can you name the firm who now has a helping hand?