A recently installed neon-lit sign on the side of a building at the corner of Ninth Street and Broadway in downtown Columbia announces Parks Amusement. Ascending three flights of stairs, visitors arrive at a spacious open office and meeting area, where Nic Parks is strategizing with three university students. The room is adorned with framed awards […]
A recently installed neon-lit sign on the side of a building at the corner of Ninth Street and Broadway in downtown Columbia announces Parks Amusement. Ascending three flights of stairs, visitors arrive at a spacious open office and meeting area, where Nic Parks is strategizing with three university students. The room is adorned with framed awards
Take a moment and envision your home with the landscape of your dreams: perfectly maintained, well balanced, and naturally drawing focus to your front door. Now picture it again at night, coming home from dinner or hosting guests. Many of you may see lighting throughout the landscape illuminating your path — you’re on the right
This last week has been filled with opportunities to really reflect on what we are doing at COMO Companies and why. Sometimes in the rush of schedules, the stress of budgets, and the general responsibilities that come with owning a business, the effect of my work can become overshadowed, and I can feel overwhelmed. While
When disaster struck, Megan Walters had to break the heartbreaking news to new homeowners who were packing up a truck for their move to Columbia. An out-of-nowhere storm made their new home uninhabitable. Mike Grellner also has a litany of stories about his career in real estate, from success and failures to highs and lows,
Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, Poppy has attracted locals and visitors alike with its selection of handmade items crafted by artists from mid-Missouri and across the nation. The boutique carries an assortment of products and has become known for its jewelry. Other popular items include household goods such as ceramics and candles, and
CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates. What makes these advocates special? It could be that they aren’t hired hands but rather well-trained volunteers who work within our judicial system; or it could be the people for whom they advocate: children in foster care. Beginning and Growth In 1976, Judge David W. Soukup
The heart of wellness is the practice of good habits; adopting behaviors that promote both physical and mental wellness. The fitness programming at The Club at Old Hawthorne is tailored to meet that need. Amanda Barnes-Tolson was a member of COMO Business Time’s 20 Under 40 class of 2011. Now she’s the fitness director
