Jenny Majerus announced recently that she has launched a Payroll Vault franchise from her home in rural Hamilton County, offering a majority of her services remotely.

Larry and Theresa Naeve, left, sold T&L Convenience & Liquor to their daughter Lori Meyer and her husband Brian, (not pictured) who are now co-owners and partners with store manager Missy Kliewer, pictured at right.

Amy and Nick Owens, left, purchased Most Fun-N-Fit Circuit from Lisa Gretch as of Nov. 1, renaming the K Street facility Tri-Fit. An open house is planned Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m.

Hello Gorgeous owner Georgia Berthelsen was excited to try the new float therapy unit, jumping in before the water was added.

Recruiting new business and/or industry to the 150-acre Mission Critical site along Highway 14 on the I-80 corridor will be a focus of the Aurora Development Corporation in the year ahead, board president Kirk Penner told stockholders and guests at last week’s annual meeting.

Todd and Teresa Vettel stand on the Highway 34 and 5th Street site which will soon be the location of a Scooter’s Coffee. Vettel and his two brothers, Tim and Trevor, were born in Aurora and spent their early childhood years here.

Devon Rasmussen had help from family members in remodeling the office space, and creating a new sign, for Elevated Living Chiropractic.

As the area moves steadily into fall, three local towns are inviting people to head out for two days of shopping, dining and exploring.

The Arby’s/Love facilities at Aurora’s I-80 intersection will both be remodeled and expanded as part of a $600,000 renovation project set to begin next month.

Anne Daly, left, will be selling A Touch of Health to Deb Nelson effective Nov. 1. Daly plans to continue offering massage therapy on a more limited basis in a new location, operating as A Daly Massage.