Passing the Torch

Small business owners put their heart, soul, sweat, and tears into building and growing their business. When it comes time to hand over the business to someone else, that process looks different for everyone. From training up an employee to take over and exploring the idea of selling to a family member, succession plans look different for everyone. Koonse Glass and Dave Griggs’ Flooring America share their successful succession stories.

Wadi A. Rodriguez, Independent business benefit consultant,business process analyst

What’s your professional background? I have more than 15 years of experience as a business…

Homegrown and Family Owned

Five small businesses receive chamber honors and Boone County Lumber grabs the top prize. Boone…

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Meet Me by the Riverfront

Washington surprises and delights with true Missouri flair. When I was young, my brother and…

Pfalz Castle Middle Rhine

Getting Away on the Rhine

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Lucerne Bridge

Five Things to Do in Lucerne

Switzerland has topped my list of places to visit for years, so it was an…

Coyote Hill Adds New Children’s Home

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Mixing it Up: Boozy Bucha

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Hands-On Faith

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ATHENA International 2019 Nominees

Women’s Network, a division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, celebrated 25 years of ATHENA…