According to the United States Census Bureau, roughly only 33% of businesses are owned by women. Luckily, thanks to organizations like the Missouri Women’s Business Center, these numbers are on the rise. A program of Central Missouri Community Action, the MoWBC is a nonprofit that empowers women to become business owners or assists those who […]
This past year continued to provide unexpected opportunities for innovation in the ways our local nonprofits cared for our community — and the volunteers, staff, executive directors, local businesses, and board members rose to the challenge. From creating new programs to developing original fundraising events, 2021 continued to raise the bar on meeting the needs
What keeps you busy during the week? Mike: Community events, doing consulting work in higher education and athletics through our company MRJ Advisors LLC, and working on our farm property in Williamsburg, Missouri. Rockie: Walking group, Zumba, hikes, volunteering, working on the United Way campaign, hanging out and working on our property in Williamsburg, reading,
James Williams, the late, wonderful pianist and educator, figured measurably in planting my jazz seeds, which have now long since flowered. Three-quarters of my 36 jazz-involved years have centered on the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, now a 27-season, independently run, financially stable, all-jazz, community project. I continue to enjoy this quite unexpectedly wonderful jazz
Dr. Adam Clarke Dr. Adam Clarke has joined Dr. Tim McGarity and the team at Restoration Eye Care. Adam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and biology from the University of Kentucky. He then received his MD from the University of Louisville. Adam has received extensive training in medical and surgical ophthalmology, including cataract
This October, celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.
Dr. Adam Clarke Dr. Adam Clarke has joined Dr. Tim McGarity and the team at Restoration Eye Care. Adam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and biology from the University of Kentucky. He then received his MD from the University of Louisville. Adam has received extensive training in medical and surgical ophthalmology, including cataract
Dr. Adam Clarke Dr. Adam Clarke has joined Dr. Tim McGarity and the team at Restoration Eye Care. Adam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and biology from the University of Kentucky. He then received his MD from the University of Louisville. Adam has received extensive training in medical and surgical ophthalmology, including cataract
Job description My role is to advance equity, increase brand awareness, and raise funds through strategic communications and marketing. This includes but is not limited to training internal and external stakeholders to advance equity, making inclusive design decisions that uplift marginalized communities by countering stereotypical imagery, and contributing to the organization’s event planning and resource
“I’m always in walk mode,” says Chris Cottle, walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter, “so when you get into the client services, programs, and reflecting back on my story — it’s hard. But it’s always worth it.” Chris became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association in Columbia in 2012. His father was diagnosed
