October 27, 2021

flat lay of Christmas holiday party supplies in green and red colors

November: Closer Look

Party Perfectly Located across from Logboat Brewing Co., in the old Diggs Meat Packing building, you will find Party Perfectly. Set to open on November 27 for Small Business Saturday, Party Perfectly is a boutique brick-and-mortar store specializing in unique party products and event planning services. They offer creative products and brands to enhance a […]

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flat lay of Christmas holiday party supplies in green and red colors

November: Closer Look

Party Perfectly Located across from Logboat Brewing Co., in the old Diggs Meat Packing building, you will find Party Perfectly. Set to open on November 27 for Small Business Saturday, Party Perfectly is a boutique brick-and-mortar store specializing in unique party products and event planning services. They offer creative products and brands to enhance a

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flat lay of Christmas holiday party supplies in green and red colors

November: Closer Look

Party Perfectly Located across from Logboat Brewing Co., in the old Diggs Meat Packing building, you will find Party Perfectly. Set to open on November 27 for Small Business Saturday, Party Perfectly is a boutique brick-and-mortar store specializing in unique party products and event planning services. They offer creative products and brands to enhance a

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a dining table

Not Your Average Office

Just one year ago, Travis Cook, Adam Bethel, and Bill Costello were standing in a gutted shell of a building with only a few hard hats and some big dreams. Now, that empty structure has been transformed into the beautiful and functional home of Convergence Companies. With financial, accounting, insurance, and lending branches under the

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wooden flooring

A Rustic Retreat

“We’re the best-kept secret in the area,”Linda Ordway, owner of Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park, says. Cedar Creek may just be the most beautiful outdoor space in town that you’ve never heard of. Not to be confused with Cedar Creek Hotel & Event Center, a popular wedding venue, the Resort & RV Park lies

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fresh limes

A Taste of Cuba

Born into a family of cooks, including her mother, grandmother, grandfather, and brother (who is a pastry chef), Katy Ugalde has always felt she was destined to be in the restaurant industry. “There is only one lawyer and one teacher [in my family]. Everyone else is in the business,” shares Katy. Katy and her husband,

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Captured on Canvas

Memories are usually captured by cameras. But in Columbia, local artist Cindy Scott makes it possible to capture memories from big events on a canvas.  Cindy’s steps toward her current career as an artist started in her childhood. When she was young, Cindy’s family culture always pulled her toward creativity.  “My parents were both artisans

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Professional headshot of a women named La Toya Stevens

The Truth About Privilege

When you saw the title of this piece, you were probably curious as to what I would say. Perhaps you took offense, or maybe even felt yourself become defensive. You are not alone.  When the topic of white privilege comes up, there seems to be a visceral negative reaction. Before we get started, let’s establish

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six individual professional headshots of men and women

November: Movers & Shakers

Dr. David Russell The Columbia College Board of Trustees has named Dr. David Russell the college’s 18th president. David has served as interim president since January 2021, and the promotion to president is effective October 1, 2021. David brings 30 years of service in higher education, including time as the chief of staff for nine

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