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Menlo Moving HQ from Northland to East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Menlo, a growing tech services company that employs 50 people, has purchased the building housing DERMAdoctor at 1901 McGee and plans to relocate from its current suburban location next year. Brad Sandt, president and CEO, said the East Crossroads was chosen because of its appeal to his employees and the spirit of…
Downtown Bristol Seafood Launches Expanded Menu, New Look and Name
The Bristol, one of the Power & Light District’s original tenants, has expanded its food and beverage offerings, including introducing a prix fixe menu, and freshened its look. The revamped and renamed Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social debuted Thursday with a grand re-opening at 11 a.m., according to a press release. It’s located at 51…
Sweatheory Brings LA Healing Style to Crossroads
By Kevin Collison West Hollywood arrives in the Crossroads this month when Sweatheory brings its healing array of hot yoga, saunas and a shot bar that is just that, injections including “Liquid Zen” and “Power Up.” Brandon Presley is the owner of what will be the first Sweatheory to open outside the original in LA…
State Historic Tax Credit Program Threatened, Major Downtown Redevelopment Tool
GUEST COMMENTARY By Elizabeth Rosin In 1998, Missouri enacted a state historic tax credit (HTC) to help property owners rehabilitate historic buildings. The impact of that legislation is evident when you look around downtown Kansas City. Today’s vibrant city owes much to the HTC. Since 2001, historic tax credits secured over $2 billion of private…
New Brewer’s Kitchen Blends Craft Beers and Burgers
By Kevin Collison Chris Riggins wants his new Brewer’s Kitchen scheduled to open June 15 at 3107 Gillham Rd. to be the hangout for the growing greater downtown neighborhood around him that includes Union Hill and Beacon Hill. “It was important to find something close to the residents and be a place where people see…