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.

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