These firms are m a k i n g Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas grow and prosper. They have made this area the trade and shopping center of the Midland Empire. Some were formed more than a century ago. As the area grew and new products and services came into being, new businesses were established. But all, regardless of age, have one thing in common... they are dedicated to the service of the region, offering superior products and services. Their efforts will continue to promote prosperity and growth. It is because of the firms on the following pages, that we enjoy ease and convenience in our daily lives. They are truly Pillars Of Our Community.
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168 Years
Heaton-Bowman
165 Years
St. Joseph News-Press
152 Years
Benedictine College
143 Years
Brown Mannschreck Business
142 Years
Nodaway Valley Bank
95 Years
Missouri Western State University
93 Years
Hughes Chiropractic
82 Years
Postal & Community Credit Union
64 Years
Tilton Thomas & Morgan
57 Years
50 Years
Barbosa’s Castilla Bishop LeBlond High School Eckard’s
49 Years Brooner & Assoicates 47 Years
St. Joe Petroleum
45 Years
East Hills Shopping Center St. Joseph Cablevision
30 Years Angie’s Salon The Apothecary 26 Years Overhead Door Co. 25 Years Belt Alignment Roberts Roofing 24 Years Stevenson Family Pharmacy
140 Years
Halbert Jewellers
111 Years
American Family Insurance Ken Smith Autobody
38 Years
7 Years M-E Customs Hy-Vee
51 Years Coldwell Banker – Ray Sisson
35 Years Sav-On
6 Years Porters Building Centers
Seaman & Schuske CBIZ Insurance
104 Years
Mercantile Bank
102 Years
Creviston & Sons
52 Years
Pony Express Museum
Altec Industries
5 Years Triumph Foods
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Heaton-Bowman-Smith& Sidenfaden Chapel
Privileged to Serve St. Joseph and Midland Empire Families for 168 Years.
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Proud to be your complete source for local news, weather and entertainment information
Happy Holidays & Thank You to our Customers!
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for over 165 years.
We provide these services • Funeral Home • Pre-arrangement Counseling • St. Joseph Crematory Co. Since 1983
“Caring In All That We Do�
• A complete line of office furniture, featuring STEELCASE and other fine brands
3609 Frederick Blvd. St. Joseph, MO
816-232-3355
www.heatonbowmansmithchapel.com
in print | on air | online
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MITCHELL WOODS BUSINESS PARK
Atchison, Kansas • 1.800.467.5340
www.benedictine.edu
1899
Products For All Of Our Customers
Commercial and Industrial • Roofing • Sheet Metal • Stainless Steel Specialties• Welding • Laser Cutting
St. Joseph 816.364.5678 Savannah 816.324.3158
Mound City 660.442.3131 Maryville 660.562.3232
4th & Mitchell • 232-3337
1842 1908
Your Insurance Agency Š Copyright 2008. CBIZ, Inc. NYSE Listed: CBZ. All rights reserved.
These firms, whose products, services and payrolls are the lifeblood of the St. Joseph economy, merit our patronage. 1917
Diamonds, Platinum & Gold!
1928
A Family Tradition of Chiropractic Care
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Tilton, Thomas & Morgan, Inc. INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
816-233-0266 • Union St., St. Joseph, MO
Regional Office 4802 Mitchell • St. Joseph, MO 816-364-1541 Your family of jewellers since 1953
3855 Frederick • 233-8891• East Ridge Village
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Tilton, Thomas & Morgan, Inc. Thanks You for Your Business and Wishes You a Prosperous New Year.
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510 N. Belt Hwy., St. Joseph 816-233-7990 1002 S. Main, Maryville 660-582-5571 www.crevistons.com
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Sesquicentennial Souvenirs Still Available!
1960
2010
50 Years
Celebrating 50 years as northwest Missouri’s Catholic high school. Heir to the 150-year tradition of Catholic education in St. Joseph. (Convent of the Sacred Heart & Christian Brothers High School)
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A Trusted Name For Over 50 Years! WE KNOW OUR WAY AROUND YOUR HOUSE!
Eckard’s Promise:
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ConstruCtion & Crane CommerCial • industrial
Celebrating 50 years April 1, 2011
Integrity, Courtesy and our Best Effort Every Single Time
GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Eckard’s
Flooring • Wallcovering • Kitchens • Baths
2402 North Belt Hwy. St. Joseph, MO 64506
816-279-4522
1959
816-232-5418 802 south 5th, st. Joseph, mo www.broonerconstructioncrane.com
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Visit the following locations: • 4217 Frederick • 1702 St. Joseph Ave. • 3804 Mitchell • Highway 36 E. at Platte Valley Rd. • Highway 36, Wathena, KS • 22nd & Olive • Belt & Pickett Car Wash Now opeN!
Thank you for the past 46 years. We look forward to continuing to bring you more.
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These firms, whose products, services and payrolls are the lifeblood of the St. Joseph economy, merit our patronage. 1972
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for Shopping East Hills...
Where fashion, family and fun connect.
Located at the corner of Belt Highway & Frederick Avenue Open Mon. thru Sat. 10 am-9 pm; Sun. noon-5 pm www.shopeasthills.com
Your Trusted Family Pharmacy
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www.bishopleblond.com Call for a tour and information 816.279.1629
Altec Industries, Inc.
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Merry Christmas & Thank You for your business! 2900 N. Belt
1985
Julie Beger
279-4433
Belt Alignment
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(At the intersection of St. Joseph Ave. & Middleton)
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Unbeatable Tire Prices
All Major Brands!
We would like to thank you for letting us be your roofing experts!
STANDARD
Belt & Messanie
233-8680
Thank you for 25 Successful Years!
“The Flat Roof Specialists�
232-0644
1986
Stevenson Family Pharmacy
2003
Mitchell Elardo
Unbeatable Tire and Wheel Prices!
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The Area’s Lumber Source
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6410 K Hwy., St. Joseph MO 201 North Belt Hwy. • St. Joseph, MO
232-4127
We look forward to seeing you in 2011 & years to come!
1986 These firms, whose products, services and payrolls are the lifeblood of the St. Joseph economy, merit our patronage.
5302 Stockyards Expressway St. Joseph, MO
2005
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We thank you for your patronage in 2010 and look forward to serving you in 2011.