Economy Section :: Page 14

• Discounts for locals at Emporium

  By YS News StaffJune 7, 2021

  

  After raising its prices on some goods to keep up with rising costs, the Emporium implemented the program to offset the price for locals.

• Planning Commission— Cresco to expand, add jobs

  By Cheryl DurgansJune 3, 2021

  

  Local medical marijuana producer Cresco Labs is planning a $40 million expansion at its Yellow Springs facility over the next five years, with plans to add 140 jobs over that time.

• More businesses, institutions talk reopening

  By Lauren ShowsApril 19, 2021

  

  After more than a year of temporarily shuttered buildings, virtual-only programming and uncertain futures due to the pandemic, villagers may see a few more “open” signs downtown over the coming weeks — although some doors will remain closed for the time being.

• Young’s Jersey Dairy continues expansion

  By YS News StaffApril 11, 2021

  

  Changes are again coming to the growing food and entertainment destination, in part due to the pandemic. A new Dairy Store is under construction and a long-time restaurant is being turned into an event space.

• Yellow Springs Brewery’s second taproom set to open

  By Megan BachmanApril 2, 2021

  

  Barrel aged beers, mixed fermentation sours and brand favorites will be among the beverages featured at Yellow Springs Brewery’s second local taproom, the Barrel Room, set to open in a former bowling alley on the south side of town.

• Chamber interim director— Scott settles into new role

  By YS News StaffMarch 26, 2021

  

  Alexandra Scott is is going into her fifth month as its interim director of the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Recently, the News checked in with Scott to see how it was going.

• Sontag to retire from Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair after 38 years

  By YS News StaffMarch 16, 2021

  

  Over the last few months, Tim Sontag has been doing his best to settle into a well-earned retirement. After 38 years of running Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair — a shop he founded — the longtime village resident has officially called it a career.

• Health foods for YS — Rosie’s Natural Foods now open

  By YS News StaffMarch 6, 2021

  

  On Monday, March 1, Richlen opened Rosie’s Natural Foods at 142 Dayton St., having purchased Starflower Natural Foods from Marnie Neumann in early February.

• Villager, realtor buys Millworks

  By Megan BachmanMarch 3, 2021

  

  At 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, Allison Moody’s company closed on its purchase of the Millworks business center. By Tuesday morning, its muddy parking lot had a fresh coat of gravel.

• New small business incubator— Coactive YS offer room to grow

  By Lauren ShowsFebruary 12, 2021

  

  The newly opened Coactive Yellow Springs, a collaborative working space, is the first small business incubator of its kind in the village.