Features

*ATHENA Awards*Finalists for the award include executives and a politician, all community leaders

*Chert Hollow Farms*Eric and Joanna Reuter sow more than 200 varieties of organic produce on their 1 ½ acre farm.

*Urban Chicks*Since the ordinance passed, backyard chickens adjust to city life, owners and neighbors adjust to them.

*People You Should Know*Dan Goldstein, research scientist, North West Research Associates

*Health Care Overview*How the nation’s health care overhaul will affect the city’s businesses and workforce

*Going after Google*Columbia’s campaign for the company’s super-fast broadband network

*New Business Update*Kampai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, first year-round business in downtown alley

*Top Employers*Who are Columbia’s 30 largest employers? Some notable additions to the list

*New Business Update*AQ Beauty moves to a new location, offers wigs, hair products, make-up and more.

*Anatomy of a Bank*A look at the leadership of Boone County National Bank, one of Columbia’s largest private companies.

*Breast Cancer Debate:*Interpreting the new USPSTF recommendations for breast-cancer screening

*Premier Sale*First State Community Bank acquires Premier Bank’s three local branches, makes Columbia its largest market.