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Busy Bee

From Culinary to Apiary: How Jacques Laboile transitioned from chef to beekeeper and owner of Bonne Femme Honey Farm....
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Carrie Hargrove & Billy Polansky

Carrie Hargrove and Billy Polansky talk about how they met, their love of gardening, and more....
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Support for Entrepreneurs

A few of the resources REDI offers to help entrepreneurs grow their startup businesses....
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Renewing History

Henna artist Siham Nour brings an ancient tradition to Columbia....
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PYSK: Jordanne Panton

School  University of Missouri.  Educational background I graduated with my degree in health science in December of 2020. I will begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at...

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Sharing Food and Hope

Imagine your own monthly budget. You probably have expenses for fixed costs like mortgage payments or rent, child care, and utilities. These costs don’t change, meaning that you...

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Behind the Photographs

Regional Economic Development Inc. — known to most people as REDI — is a local collaboration that has worked to benefit the Columbia and Boone County community since...

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Amber and Charlie Goodwin

How did you meet? Amber: We met in Las Vegas at the age of 21. I was there with girlfriends celebrating a birthday, and he was there with...

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Reconnecting with Food

We live in a world where we are constantly being exposed to diet culture, and for many, fad diets that promote fast weight loss can create a toxic...

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Expert Tips for Healthy Dining Out

Eating at a restaurant is one of life’s great pleasures, and Columbia has a diverse food scene, including a delicious list of locally owned spots, each one with...