Nicole Flood, Author at COMO Magazine

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Growing, Loving, and Giving Back

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A Time to Be Heard

“The Minority Men’s Network was born of the idea that the voices of our community…

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Paycheck Protection Program: Loans in Columbia

All that’s to say — the PPP was quite an operation. Mark works as the…

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What’s New on The Loop?

This month, we finish our development series with a look at The Loop. From new community banners to new restaurants, there are lots of new and exciting developments on The Loop.

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What’s New in Downtown?

Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Music Center MU recently completed phase one of a new building…

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What’s New on the North Side?

The Boone County Fairgrounds The City of Columbia introduced legislation at the April council meeting…

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This month, our business development series explores what’s new on the south side of Columbia. From new business developments to exciting shops and places to eat, this side of town has a ton to offer to the community.

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What’s New on the East Side?

This month, we continue our series on new business development in Columbia, piled high with things to do, places to eat, and shops to explore. This month we focus on areas east of Highway 63, both north and south of I-70.

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What’s New on the West Side?

Those who know Columbia know the city by the different parts of town and what each side has to offer. This series will explore new business development in Columbia along with things to do, places to eat, and shops to explore. This month, we kick off the series with the west side.