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Principled and Purposed

Author, self-described border-crossing scholar, and motivator Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas exemplifies the saying, “Anything is possible.”…

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Fave Finds: A New Year’s Treat

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we need to prioritize ourselves and our well-being.…

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January: Movers & Shakers

Randa Rawlins The Shelter Insurance Board of Directors announced that Randa Rawlins will become Shelter…

The Boys and Girls Club check presentation.

Briefly in the News: January 2021

Giving Back Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Receives Local Support To aid in the…

Erica Dickson

2021 20 Under 40: Erica Dickson

Assistant Supervisor of Student Services, Columbia Public Schools; COO, Innovated Dreamz; Owner, Xola’s Vegan On-The-Go …

Garrett Pearson

2021 20 Under 40: Garrett Pearson

Executive Director, City of Refuge D uring Garrett Pearson’s college years, he had a dream…

Kari Hopkins

2021 20 Under 40: Kari Hopkins

Chief Development Officer, Coyote Hill For eleven years, Kari Hopkins has been helping Coyote Hill…

Marcus Jones

2021 20 Under 40: Marcus Jones

VP of Corporate Growth of TLC; Branch Manager, Senior Loan Officer, TLC — The Broadway…

Ashley Emel

2021 20 Under 40: Ashley Emel

Chiropractic Physician, Owner, and Principal, Compass Chiropractic and Wellness LLC;Owner, Cost Cutters and Supercuts of…

Jason Gruender

2021 20 Under 40: Jason Gruender

Vice President, Meyer Electric; Manager, Liberty Family Medicine; Owner/Broker, Liberty Insurance Solutions When Jason Gruender’s…

Jeremy Spillman

2021 20 Under 40: Jeremy Spillman

Chief Creator, Spillman Homes When Jeremy Spillman was a teenager, he felt lost. When he…

Trent Rash

2021 20 Under 40: Trent Rash

Executive Director, The Missouri Symphony  Trent Rash is reimagining Columbia’s arts scene and bringing symphonic…