Features

From Ground Up: Landscaper expands vertically

*Business Proile*Rost Landscaping expands vertically, adds new garden center location to its integrated landscape contracting business

CBT Q&A: Bob Wagner

*CBT Q&A*Bob Wagner, chairman and CEO of Columbia Insurance Group, appointed to Boone Hospital Center’s board of trustees

New Business Update: Noumenon

*New Business Update*Noumenon Print Studio and Gallery displays artists’ work and ills Columbia’s need for high-quality printing

Couples You Should Know: Brent Beshore & Erica Beshore

*Couples You Should Know*Brent Beshore, Pure CEO; and Erica Beshore, Immunophotonics director of scientific communications

Steady Hand, Artistic Vision: Jewelry maker Andrea Jira

*Artist Profile*Jewelry maker Andrea Jira creates bold pieces from materials ranging from silver to bronze, glass and fabric.

Couples You Should Know: Chris and Stephanie Rosskopf

*Couple You Should Know*Chris and Stephanie Rosskopf, Boone County National Bank assistant VP, SoCket marketing manager

Hennessy, a retail institution, thrives in waning days

*Business Profile*After 35 years of bringing music to Columbia, Hennessy and Sons closes up shop.

New Business Update: TW Auto

*New Business Update*TW Auto owner tom Schranck hopes to attract customers with upfront pricing and laid-back service.

Chamber names Taylor Citizen of Year

*Citizen of the Year*karen taylor, executive vice president of consumer banking at Boone County National Bank, receives Chamber award.

Legislature passes adult industry bill, owners claim restrictions may cause closings

*Adult Entertainment*New legislation could strip the adult entertainment industry of some revenue sources.

People You Should Know: Vicki Powell

*People You Should Know*Vicki Powell, executive senior sales director of Mary Kay cosmetics.

PURE plans to promote photography as art

*New Business Update*PURE Photography Gallery and Studio promotes photography as art.