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A modern suburban house with a gabled roof, stone and stucco exterior, wooden shutters, and a two-car garage. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.

Moving into Coastal Style

Bennett and Alexis Arey enjoy living in their new custom-built home.

People walk through an outdoor market with white tents on either side. A person carries bags, and others stroll under a partly cloudy sky. A hot air balloon floats in the distance. Trees border the scene.

Saturdays are for Snacks

A lunch made from finds at the Columbia Farmers Market.

Front view of a hair salon building with the name Salon Nefisa in large silver letters. The facade features a mix of beige and red brick. There are cars parked in front, and a small tree partially frames the left side of the image.

Behind the Salon Chair

Sara El-Toumi celebrates the opening of Salon Nefisa’s second location.

A brown brick church with a prominent tower and arched windows. Sunlight shines from the left, illuminating the building. The church is surrounded by grass and trees, with a sign displaying Turning Point. A sidewalk runs along the front.

A Home for the Homeless

Turning Point Day Center works to provide critical services to those experiencing homelessness.

An apartment building with a rustic design, featuring wood and brick accents. In front, theres a landscaped area with a cascading waterfall and lush green grass, surrounded by rocks and shrubs. The sky is clear, suggesting a pleasant day.

College Continued

Luxury retirement community The Village of Bedford Walk offers seniors an extended college experience and seeks to expand across the country.

Two women stand smiling in a lush field on a sunny day. One wears a maroon top, the other a green one. A house and trees with autumn foliage are in the background under a clear blue sky.

A Budding Family Business

Two sisters embrace an adventure to grow lavender and other lovely plants in the small river town of Rocheport.

Assorted pendant necklaces featuring miniature landscape paintings on a textured gray background. Designs include scenic views with mountains, fields, and colorful skies in rectangular and round bezels.

Art in the Pause

How local artists are faring in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — and how you can support their work.

Three men in business attire stand confidently in an office corridor. They are wearing suits with dress shirts, and two have their hands in their pockets. The background features glass-paneled doors and warm wooden tones.

It’s a People Business

The Bank of Missouri adds a new executive hire and grows its Columbia market amidst a pandemic.

Aerial view of a sprawling suburban area with houses and greenery. Roads intersect in the foreground, surrounded by trees and fields. The sky is partly cloudy, casting shadows over the landscape.

This month, our business development series explores what’s new on the south side of Columbia. From new business developments to exciting shops and places to eat, this side of town has a ton to offer to the community.

Graph with colorful VALUE text. In front, two lines represent growth over months from January to December. The graph includes fluctuating blue and yellow lines, illustrating trends or data movements.

Navigating Your Business’s Value

A guide to what you need to know before you put your business on the market.

A stethoscope rests on a clipboard with a health insurance information form. The form includes fields for details like the insured party and policy number. The background is a pale blue.

Chamber Offers Affordable Benefits Plan

Small companies join together to provide employees with health insurance.

A smiling woman holding a baby with a purple bow stands next to a smiling man in a dark sweater. They are indoors, with a shelf holding plants and a light fixture visible in the background.

CYSK: Angie & Eric Olsen

Angie and Eric Olsen share about their first date, their family, and their favorite activities.

Customer Service With a Purr

Truman’s Bar & Grill

Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s Seafood Mixed Grill

Garden Variety

A Heart of Worship