Celebrations

Reaching New Heights 

With nearly 40 years of combined climbing experience, business partners Dave McGee and Wil Palmieri…

Community Focused, Music Driven

“We have always wanted to move into this,” says Phylshawn Johnson, director of Compass Inc.…

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A Local Cause in Motion

If you have walked, biked, driven, or ridden transit on Columbia’s transportation system — in…

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Food Truck to Restaurant:Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co.

“We put a lot of effort into creating a place that felt warm and inviting…

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Not Your Average Office

Just one year ago, Travis Cook, Adam Bethel, and Bill Costello were standing in a…

Who Runs the Business World? Women, That’s Who.

According to the United States Census Bureau, roughly only 33% of businesses are owned by…

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Access Arts Pottery Studio

Art for All

There’s something soothing about working with clay, which may be why pottery classes are among…

Fighting to Improve Lives

In the aftermath of World War II, Columbia fell victim to shortages of food, housing,…

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Clownfish and Coral and More, Oh My!

From clownfish to coral to cacti, The Basement Reef specializes in the less common, the…

2021 Small Business of the Year

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce named Healium as the 2021 Small Business of the Year…

Getting Your Name on the Door

Commitment can be daunting, but it often proves to be worthwhile. When it comes to…

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The Music Maker

When St. Louis native Jason Schrick, 41, moved to Columbia 13 years ago, he didn’t…