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A Spur of the Moment Decision

It was by “pure happenstance” that Neil Copeland purchased Play It Again Sports nearly 12 years ago.

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PYSK: Brittany Boehm

How much do you know about this month’s PYSK? Brittanty Boehm is the director of football operations for the Mizzou Tigers.

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August: Briefly in the News

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August: Movers & Shakers

Celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.

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Mutual Support

First held in 1985, the Show-Me State Games signed up 600 athletes. Fast forward to last year and nearly 29,000 athletes flocked to Columbia.

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August: A Closer Look

We take a look at three of Columbia’s newest businesses or locations.

Baumgartners

Taking Chances

George Baumgartner was a jack-of-all-trades in the truest sense: He opened a gas station with…

Woods Arnold and Anguiano

July: Movers & Shakers

Tina Woods Tina Woods will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to become…

Columbia Safety Supply

July: Briefly in the News

Grand Opening Celebrations ThermAvant Technologies recently hosted a grand opening celebration for its new 33,000-square-foot…

Blind Boone Home

Bringing a Home to Life

John William “Blind” Boone was known for bringing people together — and now, nearly a…

Janet Moss, Human Resources Manager for Socket

Years lived in Columbia: A total of 30 years. Original hometown: I was born in…

Secure Data Technologies

July: Closer Look

Secure Data Technologies After observing the successes and blunders of other tech companies, Dana Steffey…