Famous Dave's exits as barbecue scene grows in Lawrence
Lawrence sees a shift as Famous Dave's on Sixth Street and Wakarusa closes its Lawrence restaurant. Concorde Hospitality Inc. cites weak sales and a tough market. Nearby, Hog Wild Pit BBQ and Bigg's BBQ have opened, and Dickey's Barbecue Pit is moving into 721 Wakarusa Drive near the former Famous Dave's site.
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Johnny Brusco
Dave’s
Envista expands in Lawrence as Intrust sells branch
Town Talk notes Envista Credit Union opens at 1555 Wakarusa Drive replacing Intrust Bank branch and serves Douglas County residents. Intrust sells site, maintains two other Lawrence locations while planning remodels with proceeds. Chad Lawhorn’s column appears daily on LJWorld.com.
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Truity Credit Union promotes Tim Mock to officer
Tim Mock has been promoted to business development officer at Truity Credit Union. Vock, KU graduate, previously led as branch manager at Truity’s south ranch location. Grant High joins Kaw Valley State Bank in Eudora as front line customer service coordinator after prior role as customer service rep at a local savings and loan firm. Pam Fine co-chaired a joint ASNE and APME Chicago convention and was elected vice president of SNE Fine chairs at KU.
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