The boots brand already is clinching wins, including unseating a longtime sponsor of a respected and fast-growing national rodeo association. Hyer Boots traces its roots to 1875 and lost its way (and its trademark) in the 1970s, but a descendant of the founder has brought the company back to life and is seeing solid early returns.

The boots brand already is clinching wins, including unseating a longtime sponsor of a respected and fast-growing national rodeo association. Hyer Boots traces its roots to 1875 and lost its way (and its trademark) in the 1970s, but a descendant of the founder has brought the company back to life and is seeing solid early returns.

An Independence company has built a big business on undeliverable shipments through service, employee growth and integrity. Recovery Management Corp. and its customer-facing side, Cargo Largo, now operate out of a giant new warehouse facility in Independence. The company creates a win-win for shippers, consumers and itself.

An Independence company has built a big business on undeliverable shipments through service, employee growth and integrity. Recovery Management Corp. and its customer-facing side, Cargo Largo, now operate out of a giant new warehouse facility in Independence. The company creates a win-win for shippers, consumers and itself.

Char Bar Smoked Meats & Amusements is ready to debut its new Parkville location, which includes a beer garden and pickleball courts.

The local logistics company may be 74 years old, but there's no slowing down its expansion plans.