England, Wheat, Slater, and Shelby are exceptional at what they do, but they’re also part of a team that is exceptional as a unit. “Every team member of Graeber and Company brings something special and this allows us to go above and beyond every day,” says Robert Vasquez. As impressive as their business is, it’s their remarkable dedication to community involvement and reinvestment that warrants the most praise. Throughout the years, Graeber & Company has been renowned for their support of the arts. They’ve assisted the Boise Philharmonic, the Idaho Shakespeare Company, the Trey McIntyre Project, Ballet Idaho, Opera Idaho, Boise Contemporary Theater, and Boise Little Theater. Beyond the arts, they work with health and human service organizations such as the Idaho Food Bank, The Boise Urban Garden School, The Women and Children’s Alliance, Dress for Success, Look good and Feel Better Program, and countless more. Every year they host a fundraising event that benefits a local environmentally friendly organization. This year it was The
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Black & White Ball, where they raised $5000 for The Boise Urban Garden School. “It creates a sense of belonging and involvement for not just our guests, but our team as well,” says Shelby Bills. It is evident that the team at Graeber & Company understands the key to adaptation and innovation. They show no sign of slowing down. In 2012 they were awarded Best Salon from Fusion Magazine and Best Local Hair Salon from the Boise Weekly. With a team of thirty-eight, they have a great mix of stylists to execute the modern edgy cutting, coloring, and styling techniques of today as well as the ability to capture classic and contemporary looks. Adaptation and Innovation is so incredibly difficult for any business. It takes strategy, continued education and reassessment, and an all-star staff who know the business’ mission, vision, and values. Graeber & Company not only satisfies these criteria, they satisfy the criteria with style. Graeber & Company has displayed the ability to adapt and change with the times, has maintained generations of loyal guests, and has thrived over the decades. There’s no doubt that they’ll continue on, adapting and innovating, for the years to come.