June 2017

Winner: Central Bank of Boone County With over 175 years of business, Central Bank of Boone County is a staple in our community. After many name changes, from Prewitt and Price to Boone County National Bank, the company transitioned to Central Bank of Boone County in 2015. Central Bank of Boone County currently has ten […]

Winner: Brooke Berkey, Central Bank of Boone County Since moving over from the hospitality industry in 2012, Berkey has constantly won admirers across Columbia’s banking industry. In her current position as assistant vice president — relationship manager at Central Bank of Boone County, Berkey sees her role as a “customer advocate,” who can help highlight

Winner: The Evoke Group The digital creative agency employs a positive and uplifting company culture for its family of millennial media connoisseurs — each employee has a variety of expertise allowing them to work in motion graphics, animation web development, print material design, brand identity development, video production, internal content planning, and digital advertising.  

Winner: Logboat Brewing Co. Founder Tyson Hunt and his staff are constantly trying to innovate and push themselves to brew new, unique, and interesting beers. Logboat will release at least 20 different beers in 2017, and this summer, their facility will open a private indoor party space. Named the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year in 2016,

Winner: Tom Trabue, McClure Engineering Co. Receiving praise from clients for his ability to “break down and communicate complex engineering and turn it into English,” Trabue has been instrumental in the growth and success of the MEC since it merged with THHinc, the company Trabue co-founded. In addition to the Chamber, Trabue is involved in

Winner: Columbia Eye Consultants The company currently has five doctors, six opticians, and an office manager. For over 40 years, the doctors at CEC have provided quality eye care. The services offered include (but aren’t limited to), comprehensive eye examinations, low vision consultations, and 24-hour emergency care. The company has two Columbia locations — one

Winner: Addison’s Addison’s first opened to the public October 24, 1999 — the restaurant was started by four friends who craved a new eatery to Columbia and decided to start their own. Addison’s offers appetizers, pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, steak, and seafood. The Nacho’s Biancos are always highly recommended, and with the kitchen open late

Winner: Eric Morrisson, Providence Bank Morrison became the Columbia market president for Providence in 2015, but he’s been a fixture in the business community since before that. Before going into banking, Morrison worked for Mizzou Athletics’ external operations department. Oh, and did we mention he’s a CBT 20 Under 40 alum?   Runner-up: Gina Gervino, Columbia Insurance

Winner: Woodruff Providing services such as social media, public relations, brand strategy, and market research, Woodruff wants to meet all its clients’ needs. The full-service marketing and communications company has locations in Columbia, Kansas City and Minneapolis, all driven by a creative-thinking, team-first approach that the staff brings to their clients. Woodruff’s worked with a