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Work Where You Play

“We work where we play,” American Outdoor Brands CEO Brian Murphy says, motioning towards the…

The Talent Gap

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic noticeably impacted the national and local labor market across all…

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Impact COMO 2021

This past year continued to provide unexpected opportunities for innovation in the ways our local…

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Not An Island

“I’m always in walk mode,” says Chris Cottle, walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater…

Combined Efforts

Many of the 142 Columbia-area nonprofits focus on poverty and social services. We can’t write…

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Playing the School Lottery

Lottery schools give Columbia residents options where they originally might not have had one.  Which…

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A student at Columbia Independent School engages in a STEAM activity.

Private School Advantage

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to quickly pivot and reimagine the 2020-2021 school year,…

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For All to Know

A college education promises abundant knowledge and experience, but for many, a degree is not…

Leadership in Hard Times

Leadership has never been tougher. Few want to assume the responsibility of leading a tee ball…

Changing Lives for the Better, Forever

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s largest volunteer-supported mentoring network. After being founded in…

Reimagining MU’s Social Justice Centers

“We have a social contract with our students,” MU Vice Chancellor of Inclusion, Diversity, and…

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Ready for Hire

As “Help Wanted” signs line storefronts and businesses across the country struggle to fill open…