Business Update

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In It for the Long Haul

Maybe the only thing more difficult than sustaining a new settlement and growing it into…

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Full STEAM Ahead

Like a lot of Columbia residents, Ruby Abdul came to town to attend MU. She…

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From the Basement to the Sound Booth

Curiosity may be lethal to cats, but not to the curious engineer with a passion…

Shelves in a store display a variety of drinks, including green tea, canned beverages, glass bottles, and carton drinks. The packaging features different colors and designs.

Flavors from the East

Hong Kong Market finds a new home closer to downtown Columbia.

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Reimagining the Automotive Experience

With everything going on in the world, one could be forgiven for not knowing that…

Tim Elliott of Atterberry Auction & Realty Company

Going Once, Going Twice – Sold!

Call it divine providence. The only connection Tim Elliott had with auctions was as co-chairman…

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When Cooking Becomes The Calling

Columbia has multiple must-go-to restaurants, and Chris McD’s is, without a doubt, at the top…

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REDI, Set, Go!

Redi sign in Regional Economic Development Inc. office

Three people wearing red hard hats and business casual attire stand confidently in a construction site. They pose with hands on hips, surrounded by construction materials and equipment.

Two Roads Converged in the Woods

Convergence Financial pulls together multiple services, creating a single, smooth financial path for its clients who don’t have to travel it alone.

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Reimagining Columbia

Like many of us, the massive disruption of the past few months has inspired change…

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If We Renovate It, They Can Stay

“A few years ago, Columbia residents Chuck and Michelle Dobbins started talking about getting older…

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Clovers Natural Market Thrives During the Pandemic

How the local natural market has operated successfully amid the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping employees and customers safe.

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