Closer Look

Wee Care employee holding State of Missouri Child Care Center license

Closer Look – The Innovation Issue

Wee Care Early Learning Center Wee Care Early Learning Center is a full-service childcare facility…

Interior of Nutrishop storefront showcasing stocked shelves and workers ready to help

Closer Look – Rise & Grind, Lumia Med Spa, and Nutrishop

Rise & Grind Rise & Grind is a local bagel shop brought to you by…

overview of the inside of an industrial kitchen

3 to try: Focusing on food and fitness

Koda’s Fit Kitchen After online orders starting coming in October 2022, Koda’s Fit Kitchen began…

The inside of a patient room the the Vitality Day Spa

Closer Look – New and emerging businesses

Vitality Day Spa With 18 years in the industry, Angela Gilmore says it has always…

Owner of Stars Brides, Stars Simmons poses alongside a rack of bridal gowns

Closer Look – The Impact Issue

Star’s Brides Star’s Brides recently made the move to the Columbia Mall, which allowed them…

clothes rack inside of "Alex and Ellie"

Closer Look – October 2022

Alex & Ellie Boutique Alex & Ellie Boutique opened to the public in October 2021…

A collage featuring diverse individuals in vibrant settings, including classrooms and colorful setups with balloons and flower walls. Two people pose back-to-back near a sign reading Enhance Lux. Bright and lively atmosphere.

Closer Look: September 2022

Selfie Love Selfie Love is an immersive selfie museum and photography studio where customers can…

View of filled rack of clothes alongside stocked shelves against at a brick wall at a boutique

Closer Look

Golden Aura Boutique + Intimates Owned by Billie Stock and Zach Johnson, Golden Aura Boutique…

Close up of a employee making handmade pasta by hand in a mental tray

The Political Issue: Closer Look

Pasta La Fata What began as a pop-up business in 2015 and evolved into a…

Interior of Element Wellness + Cryotherapy Wellness Facilities

June: Closer Look

Element Wellness + Cryotherapy Owners Matt and Claire Taylor decided to open a cryotherapy facility…

a rack of full clothes against a exposed brick wall

May: Closer Look

Bailey & Blush Bailey & Blush Boutique, a chic downtown boutique that opened its doors…

interior of a gym filled with a wide assortment of fitness equipment that is orange and silver colors with part of the ground covered in artificial short turf

April: Closer Look

Iron House As a family-owned-and-operated gym here in Columbia, Iron House – Fitness & Conditioning’s…