Climbing the limbs of your family tree or poking around at the trunk to find your roots has never been easier or, increasingly, without the risk of uncovering a family secret or two. With an accumulating trove of digital data available online and mail-in DNA testing services providing more details, family researchers have a boundless […]
With more than 5,000 residents, 600 businesses, and 300 property owners, The District is one of Columbia’s hottest tourist destinations. The restaurants, shops, galleries, hotels, theaters, event spaces, salons, and other businesses making up The District’s 50 square blocks — bound by three college campuses — draw people from across the country and the world.
It has been said that “pigs are like people.” (Or vice versa, depending on the source or the complaint.) But there’s a lot of scientific truth to that belief, and it has led to medical breakthroughs and cutting-edge research conducted at University of Missouri farms and science facilities. Now those studies will widen with the help
Innovation is making changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. As much as we hate looking backward, and as tired of the “C” word as we all are, it is hard to think about the word “innovate” and what that means to all of us now, coming out of a
After almost eight years of growth and success, EquipmentShare is expanding its headquarters in Columbia. The expansion, announced in November, will add 500 jobs to the Columbia region. Governor Mike Parson applauded the expansion as “a major development for Columbia and great news for our state.” “This innovative company is creating jobs, investing in
Columbia Startup Weekend is now Missouri Startup Weekend 2023 COLUMBIA — Missouri Startup Weekend, formerly called Columbia Startup Weekend, will take place Friday through Sunday, March 10-12, at the EquipmentShare headquarters, 5710 Bull Run Drive in Columbia. The three-day business pitch and development event is led by Scale, EquipmentShare, Paytient, and Zapier. The 2022 Startup
True/False Film Fest starts prepping for 2024 The 20th edition of True/False Film Fest is over but planning for the 21st fest in 2024 is already in gear. For some, in the words of one volunteer — among the army of 500-plus volunteers — “True/False is on a 361-day countdown.” That’s an indication of how much
Kids’ science fair and expo (it’s FREE), farmers market, getting outdoors, concerts, and a musical. Welcome to “Coming Up In COMO,” a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for families and kids, and more. You may send your event notice to [email protected]. Please put “Coming up in COMO” in the subject line. Include
These Columbia businesses and employees are making news in the March 2023 issue of COMO Magazine. Do you know someone who has recently received a promotion, made a career switch, received an awesome certification or award, or achieved something that makes them a mover and shaker? Please send your Movers & Shakers news to [email protected].
CoMoBUZ will produce March 13 and March 20 events A bipartisan coalition of interested citizens from Columbia have come together to host two separate election forums that will promote debate among candidates seeking election to the Columbia City Council and the Columbia Public School board in the April municipal elections. Debate Night will take place at Bush
