The Arc of the Ozarks
The Arc of the Ozarks on April 5 consolidated programs and services at four offices to 1721 W. Elfindale St., a 32,000-square-foot building renovated by general contractor Q & Co. LLC. Purchased for undisclosed terms from Davis Properties LLC, Director of Development
Danielle Wise said the nonprofit’s Rivendale Institute of Learning & Center for Autism operates on the first floor, and the remainder of the three-story building houses The Arc’s services for employment, residential programming, community connections, behavior analysis and the autism department. It also serves as a training site for 1,400 staff members in Springfield, Monett, Joplin and Kansas City. With design work by Buxton Kubik Dodd Creative, the building renovations cost $1.6 million, according to a city permit. Vice President of Program Services
Tim Dygon leads 90 employees at the new office. The Arc of the Ozarks continues to operate administrative offices at 1501 E. Pythian St., led by president and CEO
Mike Powers. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 771-3700. Web:
TheArcoftheOzarks.com
American Cancer Society Inc.
American Cancer Society Inc. moved its Springfield office Jan. 14 to 2926 E. Battlefield Road. Senior Market Manager
Kim Edwards said the move from 8,000 square feet at 3322 S. Campbell Ave., Ste. G, provides better access and visibility, and the smaller space conserves resources for a greater percentage of funds toward programs and services. She said the 5,500-square-foot space is leased from Battlefield Office Building LLC for undisclosed terms. American Cancer Society provides guidance, support and resources for those diagnosed with cancer, including assistance with transportation and lodging, free wigs, referrals to health care and community resources and support groups. The office employs 15 and also operates resource centers at Mercy Hospital Springfield and Cox Medical Center Branson. Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 881-4668. Web:
Cancer.org
The Deck Co. LLC
The Deck Co. LLC moved its office and opened the company’s first retail space March 24 at 3211 S. Campbell Ave. Owner
Michael Ormsby moved to 1,400 square feet leased for undisclosed terms from Camerie Property Inc. from a 500-square-foot office shared with I Get It Marketing at 1700 S. Campbell. Ormsby, who in September expanded to Bentonville, Ark., with The Deck Co. of Northwest Arkansas LLC, said the Springfield store is a test market for possibly adding retail sites in Bentonville, as well as entering the Kansas City and St. Louis markets. The Deck Co. employs 28 locally, specializing in custom design, sales and installation of treated lumber decks and composite decking. The company also sells outdoor furniture and accessories from Maschino’s Home Expressions. Deck jobs typically are in the $4,000-$8,000 range, he said. Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 818-9494. Web:
TheDeckCompany.net
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