October 2019: Phelps County Farm Bureau
Phelps County Farm Bureau is a membership-based organization that prides itself on amplifying the voices of Missouri farmers with a grassroots base.
Every one of Missouri’s 114 counties has a local Farm Bureau organization and at least one local Farm Bureau office. The Phelps County Farm Bureau has been in the community for over 50 years. They offer broad and flexible auto, home, life, health and small business policies.
With over 100 years of history advocating for Missourians, the Farm Bureau believes Missouri’s future is brighter than ever.
Local agents Chuck Medows and Chad Martin accepted the award.
September 2019: Thomas,Birdsong,Mills,McBride&Osborne,PC
Thomas, Birdsong, Mills, McBride & Osborne, P.C. is a full-service trial law firm focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, business, and family law.
They were founded in 1971 and, since then, have maintained a reputation for excellent trial work in both civil and criminal cases. They are committed to providing excellent and practical legal service to their clients.
Whether recovering from an injury, filing for divorce, fighting criminal charges, or drafting an estate plan to prepare for the future, their attorneys have the experience and skill needed to handle each unique case.
August 2019: H & H Rolla
Over the last 28 years, H & H Rolla has:
- Employed many local people at the USGS building.
- Used almost entirely local contractors for work done in the building.
- Made many upgrades to the building.
- Fought to keep the USGS in Rolla, MO.
- Made many contributions including those to the Phelps County Historical Society and the Rolla Mission.
Pictured is Harold Helmkampf
July 2019: Null and Son Funeral Home
On March 12, 1924 R.S. Null opened his funeral home at Sixth and Pine Street. Mr. Null started with two homemade caskets and a lot of faith. He opened the business as Null Undertaking. In the middle 1930s, his son, S. Claude Null, joined the business. It remained in the family when Claude Null’s son, Paul E. Null, assumed leadership.
When Paul Null retired in 1990, he sold the business to his employees Beau Rothe and Marion Shults. Shults sold his interest in 1997. Beau passed away in 2004.
Null and Son Funeral Home has been in five locations. In addition to its first location, it has been on Seventh Street, Pine Street, Eighth Street and its current location. The funeral home has been at the Kingshighway location since 1960.
The funeral home is now owned by Associated Memorials, Inc. from Jefferson City, MO. It is managed by Rick Miller and Roger Licklider, both licensed funeral directors. Rebecca Weyrauch is a funeral director and embalmer and Valerie (Rothe) Licklider is the office manager.
Null and Son Funeral Home has been privileged to serve the Phelps County community for 95 years.
They are located at 1010 Kingshighway. For more information visit https://www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com/
June 2019: White Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
White Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has been serving the community since 1972. They provide heating, cooling, furnace & air conditioning installation, repair & maintenance in Rolla and the surrounding areas. They are dedicated to providing the best possible solution for residential and commercial properties.
White Mechanical Contractors carries a complete line of indoor comfort equipment with innovations that raise the standards of comfort and reliability, including air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, programmable thermostats, humidifiers, ductless split systems, boilers, air cleaners, ultra violet lights, ventilators and zoning products. As licensed contractors and specialists, they have earned a reputation for doing the right job the first time and can be counted on to provide a system and solution that fits each home or business with their unique needs.
They are located at 11080 Twitty Drive. For more information visit www.whitemech.com.
May 2019: Webster University
The Webster University Rolla Metropolitan Campus was founded in 1996, and hundreds of students have earned graduate degrees since that time. The first program offered at the Rolla campus was the Master of Arts in Counseling degree, and that is still the most popular option for Rolla students. Other degree programs now offered at the Rolla campus include the Master of Arts in Human Services, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Health Administration. Classes at the Webster Rolla campus are offered in the evenings in a convenient nine-week format. All of the campus’s professors still work in the fields in which they teach, and they regularly bring their real-life experiences into the classroom. Many of the professors have been part of the Rolla campus for several years, including David Duncan and Bennie Shriver, who both have been on the faculty since the very beginnings of the campus.
Dr. Greg Edwards serves as the Webster Rolla director, and other members of the Webster Rolla staff include Tracie Isakson, representative, and Melissa Ganz, department assistant. The campus is located at 1103 Kingshighway in Rolla. For more information about the Webster University Rolla Metropolitan Campus, visit www.webster.edu/rolla or email rolla@webster.edu.
March 2019: Phelps County Industrial Solutions
Phelps County Industrial Solutions, formally known as the Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop, mission is to provide meaningful employment to people with disabilities and enhance the quality of life for people served through vocational growth, experience, and community inclusion.
PCIS first opened its doors in April 1970 and will be celebrating 50 years of business and service in April 2020. They continue to strive towards assisting individuals with disabilities in expanding their work skills to reach their desired level of independence. Through partnerships throughout the community, Phelps County Industrial Solutions continues to support their employees with inclusion in all aspects of community life. Through these actions, PCIS defends each person’s right to be productive and contribute toward their own welfare and that of their community.
February 2019: Archer-Elgin Engineering, Surveying & Architecture
Archer-Elgin Engineering, Surveying and Architecture (Archer-Elgin) is a full-service consulting engineering, surveying and architectural company that is home to a skilled, diverse and experienced team of highly trained and licensed professionals, supported by cutting-edge equipment and technology. We are dedicated to delivering personalized, full-service expertise in the fields of municipal engineering, land surveying and mapping, and architectural and construction services.
Our firm’s work is guided by our commitment to listen to our clients, earn and keep their trust, treat every project like it’s ours and work hard to exceed our clients’ expectations for communication, accessibility and responsiveness. We measure our success by our ability to become a valued member of our clients’ teams.
They are located at 310 East 6th Street in Rolla. For more information visit their website at www.archer-elgin.com
January 2019: Wiggins Abstract
Wiggins Abstract has been a respected member of the Rolla Business Community since the 1950’s, and a longtime Chamber member. Wiggins Abstract is the oldest operating Title Insurance Company in Phelps County, with roots back to the early days.
With seven full time employees and two part-time employees, the Wiggins’ staff offer more than 110 years of combined experience. The company offers title insurance, real estate closings, and service to all residents of Phelps County.
Wiggins Abstract is located at 308 N Rolla Street in Rolla. Call (573) 364-3521 for more information.
December 2018: USA Express
“USA Express has been serving the Mid-Missouri area (Rolla & Fort Leonard Wood) for over 20 years. We have served well over one hundred thousand customers and driven over 5 million accident free miles! All of our vehicles are late model, well maintained, clean and smoke free! Our drivers are safe, reliable and courteous. In most cases we come to your door step to pick you up, even at Fort Leonard Wood.
Our vans are equipped with GPS tracking devices. Just one of the many safety aspects of our company.
We offer airport shuttle service as well as transportation for one day or multi-day trips. USA Express will travel if there is 1 person or if you have a group as large as 14 people. No worries if you have more than 14…give us a call we have motorcoaches available too!”
For more information visit usaxonline.com
November 2018: Al West Collision Center
Al West Collision Center has been serving customers in Rolla, St. James, Waynesville, St. Roberts, Salem, Cuba, Edgar Springs, Licking, Houston and beyond for over 45 years. At Al West Collision their goal is to provide exceptional quality work throughout each stage of repair and to ensure customers are completely satisfied. They have two locations: 713 Houston Rd in Rolla and 25515 MO-17 in Waynesville. Contact Randy and his team at (573) 364-8999 or visit alwestcollision.com
August 2018: Benton Square Salon & Spa
Benton Square Salon & Spa was name Business of the Month at the August Luncheon, August 15, 2018. Benton Square Salon & Spa opened in 2009 in the 100 year old Benton School Building, located at East 6th Street in Rolla. In 2015, the Salon was purchased from the original ower and in 2016 Benton Square qualified to become an Aveda salon.
The Salon & Spa occupies the top two floors of Benton Square and offers Aveda Color Services, Precision Cuts, Wig Styling, Facial & Body Waxing, Gel Manicures, Pedicures, Massage, Event Makeup, Spray Tans, Lash & Brow Tinting, Murad Facials, and Retinol Peels. Benton Square Salon has 15 stylists; 10 are independent booth renters and 5 are employed by Benton Square as Aveda Artists.
The Spa houses 3 massage therapists and 3 estheticians. Employees are provided continuing education and encouraged to be active in the community. A unique feature to the Salon & Spa is that they offer private suites for guests that have privacy needs such as due to religion or special needs.
Benton Square Salon & Spa is located at 400 East 6th Street, Rolla MO. You can reach them at (573) 426-4310. For more information visit bentonsquarerolla.com
July 2018: Red Door Gifts
Red Door Gifts has been located on Pine street in downtown Rolla for 13 years. It is a fun destination for trendy jewelry, purses, home decor, baby gifts, candles, seasonal florals and decor, and more. The owner, Katy Langston Combs, joined the team 10 years ago as the Manager when her Mother, Marilynn Langston owned Red Door Gifts. 3 years ago Katy was able to purchase Red Door Gifts from her mother and also started a clothing boutique next door, More Red Door Boutique. Last fall they were able to knock a hole in the wall to connect the two stores into one fun shopping destination that now includes trendy and affordable women’s clothing and shoes in addition to everything Red Door offered. They are excited to carry quality lines including Kendra Scott jewelry, Brighton jewelry, Vera Bradley, and Mariana jewelry, just to name a few.
Katy’s main goal is for customers to have an amazing shopping experience that includes awesome customer service and unique items that are hard to find elsewhere. Our staff strives to help customers find the perfect gift, perfect outfit, perfect home decor item for that certain spot.
New exciting things that have happened just in the past couple of months at Red Door is the launch of their “Happy Boxes” which is a subscription box that is delivered right to the customer’s door. Katy purchased a vintage camper to take to events and home parties as a mobile boutique. Also in the works is Corporate Happy Boxes for you to send to your business associates, staff, board members, and more.
Red Door Gifts is located at 700 N. Pine Street in downtown Rolla. Visit reddoorgiftsrolla.com for more information.