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Fighting to Improve Lives

In the aftermath of World War II, Columbia fell victim to shortages of food, housing, and jobs. The Community Chest of Columbia, the forerunner to Heart of Missouri...

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Clownfish and Coral and More, Oh My!

From clownfish to coral to cacti, The Basement Reef specializes in the less common, the out of the ordinary. The aquatic life and houseplant store opened in the...

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2021 Small Business of the Year

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce named Healium as the 2021 Small Business of the Year during a ceremony on May 6 at the Blue Note. The four other...

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Getting Your Name on the Door

Commitment can be daunting, but it often proves to be worthwhile. When it comes to romance, commitment may mean that if you like it, you put a ring...

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The Music Maker

When St. Louis native Jason Schrick, 41, moved to Columbia 13 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be opening his own music production company. He had been the...

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11 Years of Solar Energy

Dogwood Solar has been providing renewable solar energy to the Columbia community and beyond for 11 years....
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A Work of (Martial) Art

“I actually never wanted to do [jiu-jitsu],” Oly Warner, owner of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, remembers. She was introduced to the martial art by her husband, who spent his...

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Small But Mighty

Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for their success and overall impact on the community through its Small Business of...

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Small But Mighty

Every year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors businesses of 25 employees or fewer for their success and overall impact on the community through its Small Business of...

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A Loud and Lively Legacy

Downtown Columbia is full of icons. You can find plenty of the city’s staples there, from restaurants to art galleries and more. The Blue Note — one of...