Seven years ago, the rushing waters of Hurricane Katrina blasted through houses, schools and businesses and mercilessly destroyed the places so many people called home. The tragedy left cities such as New Orleans and Galveston bruised but not hopeless. Many residents were left displaced by the powerful storm, and some of them arrived in Columbia. […]
Movers Dan Farnen: Following a national search, True Media has hired Farnen as U.S. media director. A graduate of the University of Missouri, Farnen brings 17 years of experience in advertising, including time at Anheuser-Busch, where he directed multiple award-winning promotions and partnerships. Most recently, Farnen was at Chicago advertising agency Draft FCB, where he
Name: James Alabach Title and company/organization: Owner, Michaelanne Inc. (real estate investments) Age: 48 Job description: I’m a real estate developer. My work consists of leasing/developing existing retail real estate investments to enhance their value. Beyond working on my own investments, I work with landlords to lease their retail space and/or consult on future commercial
Aqueous Vapor Aqueous Vapor carries a wide selection of eCigarettes and accessories and offers a tobacco-free alternative to smoking. At Aqueous Vapor, located on 601 E. Business Loop 70, you can find kits, e-liquid tobacco, chargers and more. E-liquid flavors include smoked plum, pina colada and cinnamon apple. With a range of options, Aqueous Vapor
You dust off the desks in your brand new office in Columbia. It’s early in the morning, and bright golden rays of sun reach into your freshly washed windows and highlight the “open” sign you just hung from the door. It’s the first day operating your business, but you’re anxious and worried about the next
Poised at the corner of Providence and Broadway, Lucky’s Farmers Market brings a much-needed grocery store to the center of town
International action pistol championship the Bianchi Cup shows the nation that gun culture is alive and well in Missouri
Indie groups and returning acts regularly perform for sold-out crowds in the city’s favorite venues, but what happens when they outgrow the Columbia stage?
Why the boom in Columbia footwear startups? In a social-driven era of business, the city’s youngest entrepreneurs are setting the trends.
