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(Re)Discover COMO: Wynnsome Cake & Tea, Strawberry Hill Farms, CoMo Rocks

  • Sponsored by Columbia Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Wynnsome Cake & Tea There’s a place located smack dab downtown that is a destination for slowing down, reconnecting with others, and appreciating the simple joys of life....

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The Last Word: Wealth

We asked our Facebook followers… Excluding a car or a house, what was your first BIG purchase? When I was 15 years old, I sold my first motorcycle...

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Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity is a gift when it comes calling. But for some, opportunity never comes knocking because they have no door. They also don’t have walls, a roof, or...

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Seniors Supporting Seniors

Pamela Hildebrand and Anita Nugent feel as close as any family members to one another. “Pam is the sister I never had,” Nugent said. “She’s the sister I...

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Banks in Bloom

Where can you go to see whimsical splashes of color that expertly blend in with fire hydrants, traffic lights, and asphalt and concrete? In downtown Columbia, you can...

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The Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Showing Up

We’re currently in the midst of what former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared a “loneliness epidemic.” That might sound like an exaggeration until you consider how many...

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Nothing Left to Give

“This is the word of the God of Israel — The jar of flour will not run out, and the bottle of oil will not become empty …”...

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Keeping Wealth at Home

Every family leaves a legacy, whether through heirlooms, land, or the values passed on to children. The Community Foundation of Central Missouri exists to make sure part of...

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The COMO Mojo: What Makes Us Wealthy?

Money doesn’t solve all of your problems. That’s probably something you grew up hearing. Let’s be very clear, though. Money does solve a lot of problems. Currency is...

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So, You Want to Hire a Caterer?

From intimate dinners to elaborate celebrations, a great caterer makes the meal as memorable as the moment.   What begins with the promise of an intimate gathering, perhaps...