If not for a pleasant 55-degree day in December 2017, the leadership team at MU Health Care might look different, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Blair wouldn’t have helped shepherd the local health system’s ledger to an eye-popping $1 billion net revenue total for the first time ever. Wooed from central Minnesota to interview for […]
A new legislative season began in Jefferson City in January with familiar faces in unfamiliar places. The resignation of former Governor Eric Greitens at the end of May 2018 set off a chain reaction that has replaced most of the statewide office holders. Last year delivered a different governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and state
If you’ve lived in Columbia for even just a few years, you’ve seen how much our city has grown and evolved during your time here. At MU Health Care, we’ve been growing and evolving right alongside it. Over the dozen years I’ve served at MU Health Care, I’ve seen our academic health system expand to
Props to John Glascock, PE, who has hit the ground running as acting city manager. He’s listening to, talking to, and renewing the confidence of those who serve the city while wondering about their jobs and where the city was headed. The easy part for this former public works director will be ministering to and
Good Food Co. When opening her bakery and dessert bar, Good Food Co., in January 2018, owner Jill Rostine knew she wanted to make the best possible treats and create a sense of community among the shop’s patrons. Her baked goods stand out because she uses the highest quality ingredients from local vendors and everything
A national organization with a local chapter and a public health department with a city and county reach are partnering up and sharing resources to help further their shared mission: to create a healthy and prosperous community. Together, Heart of Missouri United Way and the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services hope
As health insurance costs continue to rise, sticking with a grandfathered plan is no longer the most effective use of a small business’s funds — or its employees. Instead, employers should re-evaluate available health plans and focus on educating employees about utilizing preventive care and understanding their benefits. RE-EVALUATE THE STATUS QUO It’s easy for
You can live a full, well-cultured life in Columbia. We have multiple festivals: True/False Film Fest, Roots N Blues N BBQ Music Festival, Citizen Jane Film Festival, Unbound Book Festival. We’ve got some wicked sports ball fields for the Missouri State High School Activities Association and Show-Me State Games. There are multiple art galleries: Sager
Job description: I oversee regional bank operations and help execute the bank’s strategic plan throughout Central Missouri. I’m also responsible for providing support and guidance to our regional leadership team and community bank presidents. Years lived in Columbia: 19 years. Original hometown: Trenton, Missouri. Throw a rock in Columbia and you’re likely to hit someone
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It all started with a desire to serve families in the Mid-Missouri area. Having worked for a few companies and organizations in Columbia as a speech pathologist, Laura Powell knew she wanted to see something different happen in Columbia. She wanted to see a therapeutic service business focused on the family, not just on the
