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Lessons learned from Moberly

Vetting prospective companies in Columbia

Aging in the computer age

From recreation to research, Columbia elderly care homes use technology to improve quality of life

Center keeps young entrepreneurs from leaving Missouri

According to a 2011 study by the Kauffman Foundation, 54 percent of people in the…

Chamber recognizes Crockett Engineering as Small Business of the Year

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce named Crockett Engineering the 2012 Small Business of the Year…

Local restaurateur gains fame on MasterChef

Jina Yoo, owner of Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro, gained local fame as one of 100 finalists on the Korean television production of “MasterChef.”

Curtain rises on new Maplewood Barn Theatre

A fire two years ago destroyed the historic barn that was home to the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre. A new stage and barn will make their debut May 24 along with the theater’s
season opener, “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Made in Columbia

Manufacturing jobs stimulate Columbia’s economy

United Way’s new funding model focuses on youth services

Next year Heart of Missouri United Way will institute a national United Way initiative named Community Impact, and the new funding model will focus on youth services.

District, merchants await half-cent tax impact

The U.S. Mint produced a half-cent coin from 1793 to 1857, finally discontinuing the coin…

Tiger gets a modern twist

Owner Glynn Laverick is bringing new life to the historic Tiger Hotel. Luxury suites with stunning views now await visitors to downtown Columbia.

Hotels hope tax plan doesn’t sleep over

What would improving the Columbia Regional Airport terminal do for tourism and economic development? And…

Unbridled books

Publisher better known outside Columbia than here at home