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Columbus woman makes name for herself as entrepreneur, community advocate
- MATT LINDBERG The Columbus Telegram
- Feb 15, 2020
- Feb 15, 2020
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Cork & Barrel owner Nicole Saalfeld shows off the ma'am cave inside her establishment. It's one of several theme rooms inside the business
- MATT LINDBERG, COLUMVUS TELEGRAM FILE PHOTO
Nicole Saalfeld
- MATT LINDBERG, THE COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
Nicole Saalfeld, owner of Cork & Barrel, and Park Plaza proprietor Beth French pose outside of the building in 2018.
- COLUMBUS TELEGRAM FILE PHOTO
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When Nicole Saalfeld started working as a waitress at Boulevard Lanes/Sahara Lounge/Sax’s Pizza back in the early 2000s, she was terrified.
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“For me, Columbus is a great community. There are lots of awesome leaders, positive people and great businesses. I’ve gained so many great friends and colleagues.”
Nicole Saalfeld
Columbus business owner and resident
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Cork & Barrel owner Nicole Saalfeld shows off the ma'am cave inside her establishment. It's one of several theme rooms inside the business
- MATT LINDBERG, COLUMVUS TELEGRAM FILE PHOTO
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Nicole Saalfeld, owner of Cork & Barrel, and Park Plaza proprietor Beth French pose outside of the building in 2018.
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