Busy Season is Already Growing Like a Weed. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, excitement is sprouting on schedule at Rosehill Gardens. Their landscaping calendar has been filling up and seasonal features at headquarters in Martin City will soon blossom into big attractions. “Winter held on too long last year, but this year we’re off to a...
Famous for hometown service in Martin City, RC’s is now serving as an example. If you want to rattle David Van Noy, you’re going to need more than a global pandemic. “I never know what tomorrow will bring,” says Van Noy with a smile, throwing up his hands. “All we have is today, and today...
After a tasty test run late last year, The Scoop is looking forward to reopening soon to offer artisan ice cream as the perfect complement to Martin City’s already famous culinary culture. Who doesn’t love ice cream? Well the difference between T.J. Carr and the rest of us is the fact that he won’t settle...
Old soul of Martin City’s dining culture offers experienced view of fighting back. Mandatory social restrictions, empty streets, and fear of the unknown. This is Mike Van Noy’s first pandemic, but it’s not his first rodeo. “Like my Dad used to say, you’ve got to take the bitter with the sweet and that’s what this...
Local Sales and Marketing Pros Define Strategic Path to Store Shelves As independent grocery broker Schraad & Associates expands across the country, a team in Martin City is winning the Midwest with a refined talent for building brands that fill your shopping cart. When you stroll through a local grocery store, you likely see the...
Expertise Remains in High Demand 44 Years After Opening on Oak Street. As one of the oldest businesses in Martin City, Great Plains Drilling’s love of our community runs deep. The construction contractor is known across the region for highly specialized services and a trusted reputation built on a foundation of hard work. A Quiet...
Entrepreneur’s dome oasis turns his business into a year-round attraction. Howard Barewin loves entertaining people on an island of paradise in Martin City. That’s why the end of warm weather every year made him so unhappy. The first chilly winds that whipped through the neighborhood always signaled the shutdown of his business. “I just hated...
How did the last recession impact your life? The downturn officially lasted from 2007 to 2009 but the economy started struggling before that and took many more years to recover. While jobs were lost and businesses vanished, the recession also played a role in the rise of entrepreneurs who are helping to shape Martin City’s...
Entrepreneur crafts an ideal opportunity for his wide array of talents and passions. Our growing engineering community now includes the new owner of Radio Controlled Garage Door & Gate Company in Martin City! Phillip Pyatt is excited about his new role and sees it as a crowning achievement in his extraordinary professional journey. Radio Controlled...
As Greater Kansas City’s pioneering Mexican restaurant brand enters its 35th year, business couldn’t be better and fans are more loyal than ever. Owner Dave Quirarte credits his customers’ discriminating taste and points to Martin City as a symbol of what makes a good restaurant community great. “We love it here,” says Quirarte. “We feel right at home.”
