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Urology Associates of Central Missouri and Missouri Cancer Associates merge

Urology Associates of Central Missouri and Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) have joined together to “enhance their ability to deliver high–quality patient care,” accord to a press release. “By Missouri Cancer Associates and Urology Associates joining forces in the fight against cancer, patients now have the luxury of participating in a seamless flow of care by […]

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Unclaimed property returns in Boone County increase 33 percent

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Boone County treasurer Nicole Galloway has announced that unclaimed property returns have grown 33 percent, to $19,856 in 2014 over 101 returned accounts, signifying a new record. Boone County operates Missouri’s only county-based online unclaimed property system, to which Galloway credits the improvements. About $55,000 of unclaimed property remains in Boone County, including uncashed checks

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EveryEventGives beats fundraising goal by 40 percent

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Local company, EveryEventGives, has beat its seed fundraising goal by 40 percent, according to the company’s CFO Greg Wolff. The company has beat this goal while working primarily with Columbia investors. EveryEventGives offers independent event planners and non-profit organizations the opportunity to sell tickets and give 50 cents of the fees for every ticket sold

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Alex Trebek to support endowed chair at Stephen’s College

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Alex Trebek, most famous for his longtime role as the host of “Jeopardy!”, and his wife Jean will be funding a faculty position for Stephen’s College’s new Master of Fine Arts in TV and Screenwriting. The Alex and Jean Trebek Family Foundation will support an endowed chair in screenwriting, the guest lectureship in the psychology

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Culinary tours of Columbia begin with new business

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Kerri Linder saw potential for a new business venture while taking culinary tours of cities she’s visited. A self-professed foodie and Columbia history buff, she decided to start Columbia Culinary Tours. “Columbia is a constantly growing city, and the time is right to introduce locals and visitors alike to the amazing flavors offered in its

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Drawing the Districts

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Closing the achievement gap at Columbia Public Schools.

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The Callaway Bank launches loan program for young entrepreneurs

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The Callaway Bank has launched a lending program for high school aged entrepreneurs. The Youth Entrepreneur Program, or YEP, will offer low interest loans of up to $1,000 for students starting a business. “Students today aren’t limited by the same obstacles they were even 20 years ago,” said President & CEO Kim Barnes. “Technology lets

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MU study finds small biomass power plants could help rural economies

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A recent MU study found that harnessing bioenergy through biomass power plants small enough to fit on farms could benefit people in rural areas. Creating a power grid from a group of small biomass power plants in rural areas could decrease farmers’ electric bills and relieve the national power grid. “Transporting power through power lines

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‘Trep Takeover draws crowd, returns value

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Nearly 100 people attended Columbia College’s ‘Trep Takeover event March 20 at Launer Auditorium. Panelists Monika Rydzewski, Jonah Lupton and Monica Mehta shared insight on entrepreneurship during the one and a half hour event moderated by Brian Neuner. Steve Fishman, the former CEO of Big Lots and Columbia College alumna, spoke briefly at the event,

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‘Trep Takeover event reaches for high school, college students

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‘Trep Takeover aims to bring expert advice to budding entrepreneurs March 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Launer Auditorium on the Columbia College campus. The event, which can be followed online by using the hashtag #TrepTakeover, will include the following panelists: Monica Mehta, managing principal at Seventh Capital, one of the nation’s leading experts

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