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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.

What’s New on the South Side?

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.

Modern living room with black and gold armchairs on a striped rug, a glass coffee table holding drinks, and a large gray sectional in front of a wall-mounted TV. Polished hardwood floors and ceiling lights enhance the spaciousness.

California Vibes

With the help of Anne Tuckley, Kara and Gwen Corches bring their West Coast style to Columbia.

A rider in a formal outfit, wearing a top hat and light-colored coat, is elegantly riding a brown horse with a red and yellow rosette. The background shows a blurred audience in stadium seating.

Championship Rider

Nora Wade’s love for English riding pushes her to great heights.

A collage of diverse cultural experiences: people enjoying tea ceremonies, trying on traditional clothing, cooking, shaking hands, and interacting with children. The images depict joyful exchanges in various cultural settings.

A Welcome Homecoming

A Columbia delegation visits Hakusan, Japan, to celebrate a 30-year relationship with our sister city.

Four men stand in an industrial setting, possibly a workshop under construction. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing, including jackets and shirts. The background has construction equipment, stacked wood, and boxes.

A Strong Buzz is Brewing

The Logboat crew expands into cider and more in 2020.

A person with long hair and tattoos is sitting and looking at the camera. They are wearing a black sleeveless top and dark jeans, set against a plain dark background.

Beyond the Ink

Culture and color collide in the art of tattooing.

Two people relax in a stylish room. One lies on a couch, smiling and flashing a peace sign, wearing a pink beanie and colorful outfit. The other sits on the couch arm, wearing a blue cap and green hoodie. Art and plants decorate the space.

As Green as Grass

Curtis Taylor Jr. and Marquise White open a downtown art curation and boutique space.