Delta Systems celebrates 30 years of IT expertise. In a 2015 company analysis, Delta Systems employees discovered that they attract, on average, a new client or project every nine days. “Figuring that out was a bit surprising because we don’t really advertise — it’s all word-of-mouth,” says Delta Systems’ owner and president, Steve Powell. “It’s […]
The Missouri United Methodist Church building, on Ninth Street, was dedicated in 1929. The history of its congregation, however, dates back to 1837. It is one of several downtown church buildings with a long history. The church held its first public service in the sanctuary on Jan. 5, 1930, the first Sunday of the year.
Owner Jessie Yankee never planned to open an IT business. While working with her husband, Jim, at Flat Branch Home Loans, Yankee became frustrated with the high price tag and low quality of computer support available to small businesses. In 2011, she decided to open Easy PC, with a desire to offer a high level
Bert Hughes recently started referring to his team as “The Protectables.” A senior vice president at Boone-Central Title, Hughes considers his company the protective shield for Missouri’s property rights. Their 22 staff members may not sport red suits and masks, like The Incredibles, but they work behind the scenes to protect mid-Missouri homeowners from costly
We all know we should use it, but do we understand why or what our options are? So, it’s summer now, and we all like to be outdoors as much as possible. But we need to protect our skin. Are you confused about sunscreen protection options? Chemical, non- chemical, SPF levels, water resistant — it’s
Meet three companies from three different industrial parks in Columbia that fly under the radar. OTSCON: No Stopping Them Automobile brake manufacturer OTSCON partners with some of the world’s biggest automakers to help your car stop, but they’re not slowing down any time soon. Environmental Dynamics International: Wastewater Worldwide Columbia’s EDI is responsible
Logboat Brewing Co. is named the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Small Business of the Year, edging out four other finalists. Tyson Hunt and Andrew Sharp had visions of starting a band, not a brewery. What kind of music did they play? “Bad music,” admits Hunt. “Really bad music.” It’s 11:30 on a warm April
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Photos by Catherine Rhodes Aside from Pinterest and magazines, where else do you look for ideas when planning your big day? Wedding shows are a great place to get ideas and deals. We have been to more than 10 wedding shows in the past year, but this was our first at a local winery.
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Where does Columbia’s trash go? How much trash is collected in Columbia in a week? The Columbia Sanitary Landfill, located at 5700 Peabody Road, which is city owned and operated by the solid waste utility. We collect 624 tons of residential trash, 1,902 tons of commercial trash, 158 tons of residential recycling, and 117 tons
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In our community, the power of a referral is unmatched. But one thing many local businesses are overlooking is the power of the online review. In 2014, almost nine out of 10 consumers looked at reviews to help make decisions on local businesses, according to Bright Local’s Consumer Review Survey. Online reviews are like the
