Springfield Business Journal_2021-01-25

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · 5 JAN 25-31, 2021 OPEN FOR BUSINESS XPress Tax and Health After nearly two decades operating Jenkins CPA LLC in Nixa, owner Heather Jenkins added a division of the firm Oct. 21 in Springfield. Xpress Tax and Health operates in the Plaza Shopping Center at 1948 S. Glenstone Ave. Spokesper- son Mason Jenkins said startup costs were around $10,000 for the venture, declining to disclose the three-year lease rate with Spring- field Properties LLC. He said Xpress Tax and Health primarily handles tax return preparation for individuals but also offers finan- cial planning and free assistance with Affordable Care Act market- place insurance applications. Jen- kins CPA, in business since 2001, continues to operate at 204 Village Center St., in the Jenkins Execu- tive Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Phone: 417-268-9094 Web: MyXpressLife.com MaMa Jean’s Natural Foods Market LLC The flagship store for MaMa Jean’s Natural Foods Market LLC is in larger space at 228 W. Sunshine St. after relocating Dec. 26. It moved to Sunshine Corners, just a few blocks from 1727 S. Campbell Ave., where MaMa Jean’s first opened in 2002. The Campbell Avenue store closed Dec. 12 to prepare for relocation to the 14,400-square-foot space in the shopping center across the street from Bass Pro Shops. Spokesperson Amber Wilkerson said the new store renovation and relocation costs were around $650,000. Co-owners Susie Harbin-Kawamoto and Di- ana Hicks are on a 14-year lease for an undisclosed rate with Maples Properties LLC, she said. The move follows the March 2020 closure of MJ’s Market and Deli, 900 E. Battle- field Road, Ste. 140. MJ’s moved into the new store to serve as its deli op- eration. Manager Lauryl Wagoner leads the 25-employee store. MaMa Jean’s operates two other Queen City stores, at 1110 E. Republic Road and 3530 E. Sunshine St. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Phone: 417-831-5229 Web: MaMaJeansMarket.com  Linda Merkling, ProSource Springfield Send new business info to mcullinan@sbj.net ProSource Springfield Home improvement supply wholesaler ProSource Spring- field opened Jan. 4 by husband- and-wife franchisees Pat and Chris Foglesong , of Kirksville. The business, which sells floor- ing and kitchen and bath supplies, fills roughly 9,800 square feet at the 2745 S. Kansas Expressway building previously occupied by Jump Mania LLC. It’s the first ProSource store in southwest Missouri and fourth in the state, according to its website. The Fo- glesongs, who also operate Carpet One Floor & Home in Spring- field, declined to disclose startup costs and lease terms with build- ing owner Kansas Plaza 1 LLC. ProSource Springfield Manager Linda Merkling said the store employs six and works with trade professionals, such as contractors, remodelers and interior designers working on home improvement projects. Merkling said ProSource and Carpet One are brands of CCA Global Partners Inc. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and by appointment Phone: 417-507-1733 Web: ProSourceWholesale.com —Mike Cullinan, Reporter and Geoff Pickle, Web Editor MCKENZIE ROBINSON As we learned in the first round, this stimulus program is a very complicated process. And the second round is going to be even more complex! But no worries. The proactive CPAs from Abacus CPAs can help simplify this for you. We’ll make sure you maximize your benefits, to get all you’re entitled to for the next PPP distribution. This is what we do for businesses all the time. We provide you with expert advice and service that feel more like you’re working with a trusted partner, and not simply a vendor. Reach out to an Abacus professional today! Let us provide you with better guidance so you can make smarter decisions. Certified Public Accountants and Consulting CONGRATULATIONS John Helms a Trusted Advisers Honoree. We are very proud of you and appreciate your dedication to providing better guidance so our firm can make smarter decisions! PPP R o u n d Tw o ! Matthew Clark, CPA Michael Sullivan, CPA Cristian Rath, CPA