Contents
2020 Fall Edition
PUBLISHERS
Mike Elswick
Stephanie Elswick
MANAGING EDITOR
Mike Elswick
EDITORIAL
Mike Elswick
Shannon James
ART DIRECTOR
Stephanie Elswick
COPY EDITOR
Carol George
ADVERTISING SALES
Stephanie Elswick
Ginia Hooper
AD DESIGN
Joni Guess
Ginia Hooper
Claudia Perez
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mike Elswick
Ginia Hooper
Shannon James
*Otherwise noted
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ON THE COVER:
Shelby Veterinary Associates
L to R: Iliana Rojas, Lecia Holt,
Pistol Pete the Dog, Dr. Mark Jousan
(owner), Carolyn Lopez, Maddie Russell.
Not pictured: Joanna Santana and
Klaryssa Gutierrez.
Photo by Ginia Hooper
THE BUSINESS OF DOING BUSINESS
DURING A PANDEMIC
4 Shelby Veterinary Associates
8 T/R’s Steaks & More Grill & Buffet
12 Focused Care of Center
16 Omni Environmental Solutions
THE BUSINESS OF SENDING PRAYER
WARRIORS ACROSS THE OCEAN
20 Timpson’s Beans and Ice
A CENTER BUSINESS GONE GLOBAL
24 IHLO Sales & Import Co.
ON THE FAST TRACK –
ENTREPRENEURS UNDER 40
28 Danbert Collum of The Forge
31 Heather Harbison of TCS Bistro
32 Carriston Hendricks of Priority Family Healthcare
35 Francisco Leos S. of Center Nutrition Spot
36 April Prince of Prince Law Firm
37 Jennifer Youngblood of Primp Salon
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