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A Closer Look: March

Como Smoke and Fire: Columbia’s newest barbecue restaurant, Como Smoke and Fire, offers a traditional barbecue menu. Started by brothers Patrick and Matthew Hawkins, who have competed in...

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A Closer Look: February

Graybar Electric: More than 140 years ago, Graybar Electric began as Gray & Barton. Today, it has transformed into one of North America’s largest employee-owned companies. Graybar is...

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A Closer Look: January

Altar’d State: Looking for a way to give back while you shop? Altar’d State is a new retail store in the Columbia Mall that focuses on fashion that...

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A Closer Look: November

A quick look at emerging companies in November....
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A Closer Look: September

Como Dough Pizza Looking to capitalize on the food truck craze, Como Dough Pizza is serving up wood-fired pies in a mobile trailer. Officially located at 701 Business...

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A Closer Look – August

Aqueous Vapor Aqueous Vapor carries a wide selection of eCigarettes and accessories and offers a tobacco-free alternative to smoking. At Aqueous Vapor, located on 601 E. Business Loop...

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A Closer Look – May

1.True Blewe Yarns and More Linda Glover has been knitting for 55 years and has brought her love for knitting to this knitting supply store. True Blewe Yarns...

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A Closer Look – April

1. Fretboard Coffee Last summer David Elman came to Columbia from New York after finding the vibrant smaller locale he wanted for his coffee shop. For his roasts,...

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A Closer Look – March

Classic Buildings Kenneth Miller has been producing and delivering portable buildings across Missouri since 2003. Classic Buildings prides itself on delivering the highest quality of portable buildings for...

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A Closer Look – February

1. Central Missouri All Starz Owner and Head Coach Morgan Sapp opened Columbia’s newest cheer academy, the Central Missouri All Starz. She brings five years of cheer coaching...