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How Many Businesses Opened in Burke? 2013 Year in Review
Burke lost some longtime businesses, but some new stores and restaurants also moved in.
The new year is almost here, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate some of the good things that happened this year. Some Burke business owners and shopping centers got new neighbors in the last 11 months.
Here's a look back at some of the business that opened in our community this year, as reported by Burke Patch. When you're done, check out our list of the businesses that closed in Burke this year.
Zinga Frozen Yogurt
Zinga, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop, was one of the new businesses to open in the Kings Park Shopping Center in 2013.See: Zinga Frozen Yogurt Opens in Kings Park Shopping Center
Giardino Italian Restaurant
Zinga wasn't the only newcomer to the Kings Park Shopping Center this year. Giardino, a new Italian restaurant, replaced San Vito restaurant.See: New Giardino Restaurant Opens in Kings Park Shopping Center
Little Caesars
One of the most recent and likely last of the new businesses to open this year is the pizza chain Little Caesars, which opened on Dec. 17.See: When is Little Caesars Opening in Burke?
FedEx
Because sometimes the Post Office isn't always enough, a new FedEx store moved into the West Springfield-area this year.See: New FedEx Store Opens in West Springfield
Mathnasium
A new math center geared toward helping students improve their math skills opened in Burke in October.See: New Math Center Opens in Burke
Homewood Suites
Though not located in Burke, this hotel opened in the Springfield-area in 2013 and held a grand opening two months later.See: Supervisor McKay, Residents Celebrate Homewood Suites Grand Opening in Springfield
Tell us, Burke: Which of these businesses that opened has been your favorite? Do you know of a business opening we missed? Let us know in the comments.
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