MaidPro of Springfield
Columbia-based franchisee
Bryan Leasure opened his second residential maid service, MaidPro of Springfield, June 15 at 3856 W. Chestnut Expressway. Organized under Columbia Franchising Group Inc., Leasure leases the 1,800-square-foot building from Young Jin Choe for $1,000 per month with an annual renewal option. Leasure estimated startup costs at $112,000, including a $22,000 franchise fee for the rights in Springfield. Hourly service rates range from $32 for weekly visits to $40 for a one-time clean. Leasure said the company also accepts light office cleaning jobs during daytime hours. Leasure said he hopes to expand the four-member Springfield staff, led by office manager
Tom Hammond, to 40 employees within five years. Founded in Boston, MaidPro has over 150 offices nationwide. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 429-1857. Web:
MaidPro.com
Red Lake Studio
Shelby Solomon started website design and management firm Red Lake Studio on June 1 at 1722 S. Glenstone Ave., Ste. J-7, in Glenstone Square. Solomon said the company leases the roughly 500-square-foot office for undisclosed terms. Red Lake Studio builds, designs and manages mobile-friendly websites and cross-platform apps for small businesses and nonprofits. Design and build prices range from $1,000 for single webpages to $1,800 for commercial sites, plus management fees. Solomon employs a salesperson and Web developer on a contractual basis. Hours: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Phone: (417) 812-5181. Web:
RedLakeStudio.com
Swann Dermatology LLC
Swann Dermatology LLC owner
Dr. Michael Swann opened Springfield-based Swann Dermatology & Esthetics’ second clinic June 1 at 590 Birch St., Ste. 2C, in Hollister. Spokeswoman Kylee Morris said the company leases the 2,850-square-foot space from David Boothe for undisclosed terms. Startup costs were around $185,000, she said, noting services include skin cancer management, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic and laser dermatology. Office coordinator Chrissy McMurry said esthetician and registered nurse consultations are $50, and physician or physician assistant consultations are $100. Morris said the company shares 21 employees between the Hollister and Springfield clinics, with Michael’s father, Dr. James Swann, heading up the Hollister practice. Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 690-3858. Web:
SwannDermatology.com
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