Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant opening second location in Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local Mexican restaurant will soon be stirring up new flavors in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.
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Community responds and helps after B&J Skate fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday, June 22, the St. Joseph community awoke to the tragedy of its local roller rink, B&J Skate Center, on fire. One week later, multiple individuals and local businesses have decided to lend a hand in the recovery efforts.
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Treasure hunting in the heart of Downtown: Vintage and Makers Market draws big crowd
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown buzzed with energy this Saturday as shoppers, artists, and vintage lovers came together for the third annual Vintage & Makers Market, hosted by Mad Mack Vintage and Mokaska Coffee Company.
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Scooter’s Coffee to open on South Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular coffee chain will open another location along the Belt Highway.
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Legendary St. Joseph deli makes upgrades, adds more music
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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Local auto shop celebrating 30 years of business
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help Kruse’s Auto Center celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
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Local legislators to discuss recent state session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will feature local elected delegates at its next Public Affairs Coffee at the end of the month.
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New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future.
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Pokémon cards continue to be a scarce commodity
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of the Pokémon card game have always dreamed of “catching them all”, but high demand for new sets and scalpers who seek to resell the card packs for more have made it hard to find any at all.
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Indoor golf simulator to celebrate grand opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce is helping one local business celebrate its grand opening.
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Local Downtown bar to close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local Downtown bar has announced “one last toast” as it prepares to close its doors.
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Local dry cleaning business to hold grand re-opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a fire broke out and almost 10 months of renovations, one local business is holding its grand re-opening on Thursday.
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Chamber of Commerce to begin ‘Young Professionals’ information sessions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has launched a new series of informational sessions for emerging leaders.
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Chamber to help celebrate grand opening of new hair salon business
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help Refined Beauty Co. celebrate its grand opening at noon on Friday, May 30.
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Women in charge: St. Joseph’s local shops and the women who run them
Schweetz Candy Co. is owned and operated by Wendy Lilly, who is also the Executive Director for the Downtown Association.
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The Lucky Tiger closed for foreseeable future
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an Instagram post, The Lucky Tiger thrifting store announced it will be closed due to unexpected circumstances. In the post it detailed being able to still hold items for a later date. News-Press NOW reached out to the owner of the Lucky Tiger, who has declined to comment
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City council considers sewer rates at work session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council is contemplating a plan that would keep increases to sewer rates at a modest level for the next several years.
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New discount shoe store opens on the South Side
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents lined up outside of $10 Shoes N’ Boots for their grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20.
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Longtime art teachers bring classes to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hand to Hand Gallery and Studio is more than just an art gallery; it is a place where artists can hone their craft.David and Teresa Harris, longtime art teachers at Missouri Western State University and elsewhere, opened the studio in August of 2024. Since then, the store has displayed
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Clarios celebrating 25 years of community and industry impact
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Clarios St. Joseph Distribution Center will pause operations to celebrate its 25th Anniversary with more than 240 employees.
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New South Side shoe shop allows customers to ‘step into savings’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One business opening up on the South Side will allow customers to purchase affordable footwear.
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RV travelers encouraged to begin preparations for summer travels
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Whether your recreational vehicle is a lavish $300,000 bus or a smaller livable trailer you tow with your truck, annual maintenance is key to getting the most from your investment.Brian Frazee of Frazee’s RV dealership in St. Joseph, a business that has been part of his family for over
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North Shoppes hotel expected to open by AugustÂ
Home2 Suites by Hilton is accepting reservations beginning August 18 at 3701 N. Village Dr., according to its website.Â
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Daily’s Premium Meats expansion will bring over 100 jobs to St. Joseph
A groundbreaking ceremony took place outside of Daily’s Premium Meats to officially start an expansion that will double the size of the plant.
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Small business owners connect at Chamber Roundtable
Several business owners attended the roundtable to discuss business practices and how to handle day-to-day difficulties.
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Chamber to celebrate grand opening of two local businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help two of its members celebrate their grand openings. Thrive Family Chiropractic and IV Nutrition will hold grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at 6501 and 6503 N. Belt Highway in Country Club. Thrive Family
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‘Spring Fling’ returning to Leupold’s Greenhouse
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This weekend, Leupold’s Greenhouse will hold its 5th annual Spring Fling event.
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Small Business Week provides Latino entrepreneurs networking opportunities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During the Small Business Week in St. Joseph, beginning on May 4, a gathering on Latino entrepreneurs will provide training and networking opportunities.The third annual Latino business seminar will take place from 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at the East Hills Library. Kristi Bailey, the communication
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Small Business Week praises entrepreneurship
St. Joseph has several small businesses, The Lucky Tiger being one of them, that will participate in Small Business Week.
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Local businesses adjusting to paid sick leave
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a week, businesses will be required to compensate employees with paid sick time leave. For every 30 hours worked, employees can accrue one hour of paid sick leave. It will be an adjustment for many local businesses who haven’t had paid sick leave be a factor
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