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
Job description: Motivating and leading a high-performing team at REDI as well as developing and implementing economic development initiatives to accommodate the objectives of the organization, the city, and the Boone County region. Also, ensuring a vibrant local economy through job creation. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: One year (and counting!). Original hometown: Phoenix, Arizona. Education:
The most important item on the City of Columbia’s “to-do” list of municipal projects is the construction and development of a new terminal facility at Columbia Regional Airport. With the University of Missouri faced with unprecedented enrollment declines — tantamount to a major factory closing — the overall significance and promotion of COU as a
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It may seem like a simple part of the construction process, but the strength of the foundation and the strength of a building’s infrastructure are incredibly important. The same is true regarding your organization. All things are constantly in transition within your organization, especially where talent is concerned. There is no status quo. This DNA
When I was in the “corporate” world, I loved hearing individuals, managers, and (my personal favorite) the over-caffeinated coworker quickly climbing the success ladder talk about the most recent leadership, motivational, or, as one of my favorite sales managers used to call them, “how-to guide trying to duplicate someone else’s success” book. That same manager
Jill Orr talks about going through “the middle.” I’ve been writing the “Mommy Chronicles” column in this magazine for over six years. In that time, I’ve reflected upon everything from tantrums to tournaments, food issues to friendships and milestones to minivans. Because my kids were relatively young when I started writing about them, many
Picking the right choice for your four-legged friend. So you are going out of town this summer, what are the choices for your four-legged friend’s care? Friends or family often come to mind first, but if that isn’t an option, what then? Essentially, there is pet resorts/boarding kennels or home pet sitting. What choice is
