Open for Business: Herba Thea

Herba Thea
After five months and $50,000 in renovations, Herba Thea opened Dec. 8 in nearly 4,000 square feet at 220 S. Campbell Ave. Organized under Keep On Truckin Tea LLC, Ed Strauch leases the space from Sam Freeman for $2,000 a month. Strauch and four employees offer brewed tea and coffee for $1.99 a cup and a light food menu with sandwiches ranging from Nutella and banana for $1.69 to a club for $4.29. Herba Thea, which is Latin for herbal tea, specializes in bubble tea with tapioca pearls, said Strauch, who brought Culver’s to Missouri when he opened the frozen custard and burger restaurant in 2000 on East Primrose Street. He operated the Culver’s franchise until 2005, then dabbled in home building and remodeling, and more recently made a run with an electric car conversion company called Electric Cars of Springfield. He said Herba Thea seats 100 and features live acoustic music on weekend evenings. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-–11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: (417) 866-1669.

Bohl & House LLC
Certified public accountants Ryan Bohl and Edward House opened Bohl & House LLC Nov. 1 at 1740 S Glenstone Ave, Ste. P, in Glenstone Square. The firm focuses on small businesses and individuals, and services include tax planning and preparation and small-business accounting and payroll, said Bohl, a University of Missouri graduate. House is a Drury University graduate, and the two, who both previously worked at BKD LLP, are the firm’s only employees. The firm primarily serves southwest Missouri, though it also has some clients in Jefferson City, following the acquisition of a sole proprietorship accounting practice. He estimated startup costs at about $10,000. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by appointment. Phone: (417) 882-2500. Web: BohlAndHouse.com.

New Chapter Salon
Beth Mammen opened New Chapter Salon on Nov. 23 at 1711-J W. Battlefield Road, Ste. 26, in Salon Suites. A 30-year veteran of the salon business, Mammen works with men, women and children at her salon, where she is the sole employee. She uses Redken products at New Chapter, and her services include haircuts, styling and coloring, as well as facial waxing. Hours: by appointment Tuesday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 894-2201.

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