Open for Business

Lavern Phillip Ulesich opened Custom Metal Studs Inc. at 1900 E. Dale on Aug. 1. Ulesich and three employees build custom metal studs that go into drywall. Ulesich typically fills orders ranging from $750 to $40,000 for studs for construction jobs, most of which are commercial. The Wisconsin native used a bank from his home state to finance the more than $250,000 in start-up costs. Ulesich said his biggest asset in competing with larger metal stud makers is his personal, flexible service. Hours are 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.

Law Office of Rebecca Tatlow LLC

Rebecca Tatlow opened the Law Office of Rebecca Tatlow LLC at 1050 E. Walnut on Nov. 1. Tatlow previously worked at Evans & Dixon LLC, 1200 E. Woodhurst, Ste. B, defending companies against workers’ compensation cases. However, she said, she wanted to branch out to a more generalized practice. Though she still handles workers’ compensation cases, now representing the worker, she also works with wills, trusts, family law and discrimination claims. Her hourly rate is $200, but many of her cases are taken on a contingency basis. Hours are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Lowe’s

Jeremy Kindall is store manager for the Lowe’s home improvement store that opened Nov. 23 at 1800 W. Marler Lane in Ozark. The 116,000-square-foot corporate store cost about $18.5 million to build and employs about 125. Hours are 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday.

Contact Cory Smith with your Open for Business submissions. He may be reached by e-mail, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.

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