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Mentor & Mentee: The Mizzou Venture Mentoring Service Grows Entrepreneurs

Sarah Hill had an epiphany right in the middle of a mentor meeting. The former…

Service With Selfies: Fresh Ideas Breaks into Tech

What’s in a name? For Columbia-based food service company Fresh Ideas, quite a lot, actually.…

Columbia’s Innovators Keep Pushing

Perhaps because of its long history as a college town, a dedication to critical thinking and creative problem solving permeates Columbia’s businesses and institutions. With strong ties to the past and eyes set on the future, these companies are propelling Columbia forward with bold new ideas. 

A Working Mom’s “Me Time”

It’s the little things that keep you sane. by Monica Pitts I remember when weekends…

Jill Orr: Lessons in Social Media

Is the web world really so nasty? Parenting in the age of social media is…

Healing & Gratitude

One woman shares her story of overcoming illness and the power of the human spirit.…

Embracing Differences – Fostering Independence

by Beth Bramstedt photos by Angelique Hunter Jeff and Dana Sharland share their 16-year journey…

Embracing Differences – One of a Kind

Kyle and Andrea Lisenby embrace the uniqueness of daughter Logann’s genetic condition. photos by Laura…

Embracing Differences – Advocating for Acceptance

by Beth Bramstedt photos by Angelique Hunter Tara Arnett claims she’s known for telling it…

The Smaller Bidder: Local Business and Public RFPs

Over its 30-plus years in business, Boone Construction has helped shape Columbia, mostly through road…

Love Your Library: DBRL’s March to the Future

Ten minutes before 9 a.m. on a hot and humid summer morning, dozens of patrons…

Dream Chasers: Minority Business Owners Thrive

Nickie Davis makes a distinct impression. She’s comfortable in her own skin; her turquoise corkscrew…