Columbia’s Cost of Living The Council for Community and Economic Research released 2016 second quarter cost of living statistics, showing that Columbia’s living costs were 7.5 percent below the nationwide average. Columbia received a composite index figure score of 92.5, meaning that $100 worth of goods in an average U.S. city typically costs $92.50 in […]
Columbia’s Cost of Living The Council for Community and Economic Research released 2016 second quarter cost of living statistics, showing that Columbia’s living costs were 7.5 percent below the nationwide average. Columbia received a composite index figure score of 92.5, meaning that $100 worth of goods in an average U.S. city typically costs $92.50 in
Age: 35. Job description: My team and I help women start and grow their own businesses by offering classes, business counseling, networking opportunities, and microloans. We can help people at any stage of business, from someone just starting with an idea to experienced businesspeople. And yes, while our focus is on women, we can help
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The idea of starting a social media campaign can be intimidating. While you might already have the skills you need to be successful on social media, you might not know how to apply them. Instead of thinking “I’m going to start a social media campaign,” think, “I’m going to make new friends.” Making friends is
The leaves are changing colors, days are getting shorter, and pumpkin spice can be found on just about every shelf of the grocery store. While autumn brings countless fun and festive occasions, it isn’t always agreeable with our skin. Cooler weather can take a toll on your skin, leaving it dull and
The Missouri Innovation Center introduced its first cohort of companies in the Mid-MO Tech Accelerator, a seed-level investing fund managed by the MIC. Last night, the MIC held an event celebrating the first four companies to receive support from the fund: NVisionAg, a precision agriculture company that uses arial images to help farmers make decisions about their crops; Recordly,
Mid-Missouri’s Innovation Week (also called Bringing Up Business) commenced over the weekend, with entrepreneurs and businesspeople taking over the Veterans United building on Buttonwood Court for Columbia’s Startup Weekend 2016, the city’s sixth. The action continued today at a day-long pitch competition hosted by Columbia College. Huntclub, a tech platform that allows hunters to rent private
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Tradition and one’s alma mater go hand-in-hand. For many, a trip back to your old stomping grounds isn’t complete unless you get that burger your town was known for, grab a slice at your favorite pizza place, or stop in for a drink at your favorite bar and grill. In Columbia, much of the college
The word neutral creates a feeling of comfort for some and boredom for others. Over the decades, the words beige and taupe have become synonymous with mundane. They have come to be seen as safe colors – not causing a strong emotional response. There is a reason they are used so predominantly in healthcare facilities
The healing power of horses. by Nicole Flood Look around your community for something that needs to be done and do it; that’s what Karen Grindler did in 1988. That year, she founded Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center. The theater and communications MU alumna was working as a recreation coordinator at a nursing home and
