It’s Only an Election

  It began on the playground behind Cleveland School. The fracas was sparked by the…

The Secret Life of the Local Art Collector

  Columbia collectors illustrate how easy making your own collection can be.  Columbia’s downtown streets…

No More Phony Photos

  In the past, it was popular for businesses to feature stock photography in their…

CoMo Made

As the Columbia business community prepares for the new companies and fresh ideas to come during Innovation Week, CBT looked back at five startups who sprouted in our entrepreneurial community. With brilliant skills and a desire to solve problems, these companies helped create our startup ecosystem.

How to Collect Art in Columbia

Feeling inspired by mid-Missouri’s incredible art scene? Your own collection is in closer reach than…

Briefly in the News: September

Energy Efficient The OHM office building has been awarded an Energy Star rating of 98…

Creatives in Business

ter a busy workday, some people go home and relax. Others perform on stage. Or make a leather briefcase. Or play the saxophone.  Meet Kevin Brown, Lawrence Simonson, and Michele Curry — three professionals with a passion for off-the-clock creativity.

September: A Closer Look

The Grind Coffeehouse The Grind Coffeehouse is a dream come true that started with a…

Kim Cole, Department of Conservation

How did you get involved with conservation education? It all started when my husband took…

A Fresh Memory of Sharp End

Columbia confronts the legacy of Sharp End, the black business district wiped away by urban renewal.

Hittsville / Coca-Cola Bottling Plant

Today, 10 Hitt St. is home to Ragtag Cinema, Uprise Bakery, and Hitt Records. The…

SEC Beer Festival: Columbia Craft Continues

As its many enthusiasts already know, craft beer creates community. Drinkers swap stories about their…