A total of 10 billboards are scheduled to go up this week. Barnes' global agenda debated. Some who have been involved for years with international affairs in the metropolitan area say they are already accomplishing the initiatives proposed by the mayor's office. Ralston Purina's new dog litter hit store shelves in May and already some dog owners are teaching their pets to use a litter box, just as cats do. The new dog litter, called secondnature, is produced from recycled newsprint in Springfield.
Company brings Far East to Ozarks.
The company, which has eight employees and more than 10,000 products, is pioneering an easier way to deliver products from the Far East directly to customer docks and doorsteps within days. Company officials say they chose Springfield over cities like Denver and Dallas because of the talent and resource base, the inexpensive cost of doing business and the overall quality of life.