[bike friendly]
Trailnet has received national recognition as a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists, joining only 16 other organizations across the nation that have received the same honor. Through its TravelGreen program, Trailnet hopes to increase the number of bicycle-friendly businesses in the St. Louis area and promote car-free commuting among colleagues.
[on the move]
Mavrik Jewelry is moving to a new location in Kirkwood on Manchester Road. The jewelry retailer, which opened in 2002, has built a state-ofthe-art store to better meet the needs of its clientele. The modern, vibrant space includes a drive-thru repair window and computer-aided design system to allow customers to work with jewelers in creating a custom piece. Mavrik will launch a soft opening in November and complete its transition to the new store in January 2015.
[purses with purpose]
Mister Guy The Women’s Store now carries a line of handbags that do more than make you look good. The Abigail Riggs Collection is the brainchild of founder Gail Riggs, who launched the company’s first line, Purse with a Purpose, by naming each handbag after an inspiring woman who championed a cause to help those in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to these causes.
[saucy biz]
Country Bob’s, a family business headquartered in Centralia, Ill., has expanded its product line to include barbecue, apple chipotle and honey habenero sauces. The company began in 1968 with a family recipe and still uses locally sourced ingredients. The products can be found at Dierbergs and Schnucks stores.
[double the love]
The Double Love Doll is back! In 2011, Kathy and Michael Fromuth established St. Louis-based Kane Marketing to create the plush dolls with two sides: awake and asleep. Inspired by a similar doll she had growing up, Kathy wanted to design and produce a safe, machine-washable version of her own. The original launch was delayed, but now the company has returned, marketing the doll online and at local boutiques. Visit doublelovedoll.com for vendors.
