Business briefs

Atlas EPS in Perryville to rebuild after fire

After a fire in December destroyed about 85 percent of the Perryville, Missouri, facility, Atlas Roofing Corp. president Ken Farrish and Atlas EPS general manager Bob Butkus announced the company’s plans to rebuild.

Businesses, customers and vendors have extended support to the company after the fire, plant manager Bill Calla said.

“The community outreach has been overwhelming,” he said.

After the fire, Robinson Construction shared its office space with Atlas EPS staff to help them maintain operations. It also offered other security and construction services.

Cutline-Body Copy:Aime Glass, owner of Cutting Edge Clothing, poses for a photo at her shop Friday, Jan. 13, in Jackson.Andrew J. Whitaker

Nobody was hurt during the fire.

Shareholders OK Isle of Capri deal

Shareholders with Eldorado Resorts Inc. and Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. voted to approve the former’s acquisition of Isle of Capri.

In doing so, the parties move closer to finalizing the deal announced last year. Isle Casino Cape Girardeau is part of Isle of Capri’s portfolio.

The deal is expected to be completed this year.

Grant sought for Poplar Bluff theater

Poplar Bluff, Mo. — City officials in Poplar Bluff are helping the Rodgers Theatre apply for a $350,000 state grant to repair the building.

“I think anything we can do to help the Rodgers Theatre is good,” council member Susan McVey said.

Manac Trailers in Kennett closes

Kennett, Mo. — Manac Trailers in Kennett, which employed about 80 people, closed after the decision to consolidate operations to its plant in Oran, Missouri.

It remains unclear whether any of the employees from the Kennett location will be employed in Oran.

The 100,000-square-foot building in Kennett is expected to be listed for sale.

Irrigation, well firms to open Kennett site

Kennett, Mo. — Mid-Valley Irrigation and Ark-Mo Well Service and Drilling have announced their intent to open a joint location in Kennett.

Mid-Valley’s existing location will be renovated to include a shop and parts center.

Fred Ferrell and Michael Tipton, presidents of Mid-Valley and Ark-Mo respectively, said the new venture will provide consumers with access to equipment and services for their irrigation and well needs.

Providence Place marks first year

Providence Place, a rehab-to-home facility at the Lutheran Home, will host an open house Thursday to celebrate its first anniversary.

So far, Providence Place has served more than 120 patients recovering from joint replacements, stroke, heart issues and surgeries.

H&R Block holds grand reopening

Marble Hill, Mo. — H&R Block reopened in Marble Hill after renovating 203 First St. in Marble Hill.

Odie Lingle, franchisee, purchased the business in 1978.

Cutting Edge Salon expands to offer clothing

Amie Glass, owner of Cutting Edge Salon has opened a clothing store at the same location, 553 W. Adams St., in Jackson. The new business, Cutting Edge Clothing, purchases gently used items for cash and sells them.

“I think it’s unique because we have everything in the same building,” she said. “You can come right in, get your hair done, get a massage and pick up a new outfit.”

Butler Supply certified as a women’s enterprise

Plumbing and electrical distributor Butler Supply was named a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council in January.

The St. Louis-based company, with a location in Jackson, is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by women.

“We look forward to partnering with those who seek out women-owned businesses to help meet their purchasing needs,” Butler Supply CEO Deborah Kuempel said.

Gibson Center gets accreditation

Substance-abuse treatment and recovery service provider Gibson Center Inc. received a three-year accreditation in detoxification/withdrawal support, outpatient treatment, residential treatment and community-employment services programs from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

It is the fourth consecutive three-year accreditation Gibson Center received from CARF.

Dynamite Coffee moves to new space

Dynamite Coffee now is housed in a newly remodeled space at 1 N. Spanish St. It also has expanded hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday.