When we interact with a business, we’re connecting with a person, maybe several people, who then serve as the “Face” of that local company. It’s through that face that we are able to get a personal connection between the business and the community it serves. In the following special advertising section, you’ll learn about a variety of local businesses and the face, or faces, behind them. We hope you’ll take a moment to get better acquainted with some of the people behind these successful businesses that make our community a great place to live and work. Learn more about their stories and why they are eager to serve you.
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Medical Transportation
For the women-owned and veteran-operated business, United Care Transport focuses on one thing — giving back to the community. The
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Mental Health
Burrell Behavioral Health understands that changing a life is an uphill battle. Going about it alone only adds to the
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Cabinet Refinishing
Shane Garrett (featured photo, left), owner of Garrett Painting, LLC, did not expect painting to be his passion. “Painting just
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Vein Care
Dr. Michael Ryan, a cardiovascular surgeon and vein care specialist at Missouri Vein Care, is focused on improving patients’ health,
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Life Insurance
Working in life insurance means being there for people at every stage of life. Will Garrett, the agency sales manager,
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Faces of Columbia 2024: The Face of Excavating
For 15 years, Chris Fischer, the president of Site Pro Services LLC, has been helping customers with construction services in