Hometown It’s complicated. I’m from a military family and was born in England, but I proudly consider Huntsville, Alabama, my “home.” Years lived in Columbia I’ve been here for two months, and I’m loving it! Job description Improve the health of the peopleand communities we serve. Professional background I’ve served 23 years as a health […]
There’s nothing like a grandmother’s love — or homemade cookies baked by your grandmother. It’s that type of experience and emotional connection that Pam “Granny” Ingram and the staff and volunteers at Granny’s House have provided to kids in Columbia for nearly 20 years. Since 2001, when Pam first started out in two public housing
Call it divine providence. The only connection Tim Elliott had with auctions was as co-chairman of the fundraising auction at Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School in 2018. As it happened, Larry Atterberry Jr. was on-hand to call the auction. Tim had hoped to close a business-purchase deal earlier that day, ending a 10-month search
Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for their success and overall impact on the community through its Small Business of the Year Award. This year, despite the pandemic, brought in an impressive class of finalists. Chamber members nominate businesses that then complete a comprehensive application. Six judges
Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for their success and overall impact on the community through its Small Business of the Year Award. This year, despite the pandemic, brought in an impressive class of finalists. Chamber members nominate businesses that then complete a comprehensive application. Six judges
Regional Economic Development Inc., known to most people as REDI, is a local collaboration that has worked to benefit the Columbia and Boone County community since its founding in 1988. Yet, many people still ask — what does REDI do? It’s a complicated question to answer. REDI works with a long list of partners and
Under ordinary circumstances, a long off-season break (with an intervening election) would create a sense of anticipation at the state capitol. Returning veteran lawmakers and newcomers alike would look forward eagerly to a new legislative session opening in January. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which first delayed the conclusion of the 2020 regular legislative session, and
Calving Technologies Libby Martin grew up on her family’s farm. She’s been surrounded by cattle her entire life, and now, she’s created a startup to reflect her upbringing — Calving Technologies. In April of 2019, Calving Technologies officially became an LLC, offering cutting-edge technology that benefits both farmers and their cattle. “What we’re doing is
How did you meet? Curt: Krista moved to our hometown, Rolla, the summer before our freshman year. She met another girl that was in the group I hung out with before the school year began. Long story short: I met Krista on the first day of freshman year at the lunch table. What was your
If the mere mention of its signature dishes — tortellini with peas and prosciutto, pasta con gambretti, eggplant parmigiano, and so on — doesn’t make your mouth begin to water, you’re depriving your palate of one of Columbia’s longest-standing authentic Italian establishments: The Pasta Factory. In the Beginning A Columbia tradition for 44 years, The
