Essentialz CoMo opened its downtown location in February 2021, but the journey there started many years ago. Owner Dimetrious Woods has traveled a long, challenging road to success. Now he’s motivated to give back to the community and the people that supported him. Dimetrious was born in St. Louis, but his family moved to Columbia […]
Over the past 44 years, the Columbia Entertainment Company has put 305 productions under its belt, comprised of 136 musicals and 169 plays. Now, as CEC prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary in August 2023, the organization continues to grow and flourish. CEC’s basic mission, listed on its website, is to “enrich the community by
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JACOB SCHNITZER The Missouri Symphony (MOSY) announced esteemed conductor, composer, and director Jacob Schnitzer has been appointed to the position of Missouri Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor and Missouri Symphony Conservatory teaching artist, joining the MOSY artistic team alongside recently appointed music director designate, Wilbur Lin. Jacob earned his master’s degree in orchestral conducting from
Every weekend, like clockwork, Downtown Columbia comes alive as residents march to their favorite bars and restaurants to indulge and imbibe. The District is home to bars and breweries that fit nearly every niche — sports bars, dance clubs, Irish pubs, and even a honky tonk joint — but in a college town, it can
In 87 counties around Missouri, OATS Transit buses, vans and shuttles crisscross the city streets, highways and rural roads, five days each week, and 357 days per year. Last year, OATS Transit provided 1 million rides across 11 million miles. For many of the riders who depend on it, the service that OATS provides is
Medications save lives. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lower blood pressure by relaxing the arteries and veins. Monoclonal antibodies help control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Prescription stimulants help people manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). None of these chronic diseases are currently curable. Medications, diet, and lifestyle changes
Koda’s Fit Kitchen After online orders starting coming in October 2022, Koda’s Fit Kitchen began delivering chef-prepared, healthy meals to people’s homes, offices, and workplaces. Owner Dakota Owens says, “In a short period of time we have become known for creating healthy, balanced meals without any sacrifice to flavor. As far as our bestselling entree/fan
Company/organization: Burrell Behavioral Health (Brightli is the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health) Job description People leader and advocate working to increase access to behavioral healthcare across mid- Missouri. Professional background I have over 20 years of behavioral health experience in service to rural and underserved communities. I hold a bachelor’s degree in biology from
If you know Columbia, you’ve heard of Wilson’s Fitness Centers. This year, Terry Wilson and his energetic team are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The key to the longevity of Wilson’s Fitness Centers may just be written in its mission statement: “Move Better, Feel Better, Simply Live Better.” Terry and crew have grown the business into
EDUCATION Columbia Independent School board of trustees approves campus redesign plan The CIS Board of Trustees recently approved a campus redesign plan that will add an approximately 27,000 square-foot upper school building for grades 9-12 and include renovations to its existing building. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on November 17, and the
