A black and brown Dachsund dog carries an oversized blue frisbee in its mouth.

Coming Up in COMO: 25 things to do

We’ve selected a week’s worth of fun (some of it FREE) for your what-should-I-do list.…

Shampooches dogs freshly groomed

Shampooches Sheds Its Wheels

Shampooches has grown from a mobile pet groomer into a thriving brick-and-mortar shop in Columbia.

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Tompkins Construction - exterior of build

Building Community Impact

How a third-generation homebuilder keeps Columbia growing.

Fresh Green Bean and Potato Salad

Cookin’ With Hoss

Learn how to make Fresh Green Bean & Potato Salad in this installment of Cookin’ with Hoss.

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Arcade District - Where Ideas Grow neon sign

Where Ideas Grow

The Arcade District creates space for innovation.

A view of a black and white Cavalier King Spaniel dog, showing the left side of its fluffy face, and eyes that seem to be anticipating something.

Coming Up in COMO …

The Weekender: 30 options (some FREE) for your get-out-there-and-live list. Coming Up In COMO is…

Columbia Senior Activity Center busy Lunchroom filled with people

New Adventures Await

Creating a space for seniors to make connections and continue learning at the Columbia Senior Activity Center.

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In the Eyelash of the Beholder eyelash technical applying false eyelashes

In the Eyelash of the Beholder

Just past the hustle and bustle of the North Village Arts District, one business is dedicated to helping clients appreciate their own beauty.

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Blooms and Wishes sign in a bouquet of flowers

Blooms & Wishes

Locally grown and personally curated, explore Blooms and Wishes Flowers, a floral business with a mobile stem bar.

exterior sign Reflections hand painted Mural

Reflections

Shannon Webster’s art work creates a window into the mind of the artist and his community here in Columbia.

Erica Pefferman, Scott Callahan, Kim Ambra, Charles Bruce at CoMo Showcase

Small businesses are what make our world go round.

A letter from the editor of COMO Magazine, Kim Ambra.

Aerial view of an urban area featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings. A parking garage is prominently in the center. Green trees are scattered throughout, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds above.

The Last Word

In this installment of The Last Word, we asked our readers … What is your favorite small business in COMO?