SHSMO Adds New Historic Biographies
Wenneker family supports ‘Mizzourians’ history additions including Mike Shannon and Arvarh Strickland As part of its educational outreach mission, the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) continues to expand the Historic Missourians website, a free resource that features notable people who influenced the Show-Me State. The biographies include images, artifacts, and primary sources that can be […]
1889 Lynching Memorial Speech
Remembering George Bush and Building Social Memory in the Face of Anti-Woke Legislation and Anti-CRT Backlash Thiss is the complete text of the speech presented by Keslie Spottsville at the Boone County Courthouse Plaza on, September 7, 2023. Greetings and thank you for coming to share this day of remembrance and marker placement for teenager, […]
Standing the Tests of Time
Columbia’s business landscape features vibrant old-timers.
No degree, no job? Not anymore.
Young people who don’t have a plan or a yearning to go to college: Listen up. It’s possible to find a career that will not require a college degree. In fact, says Ron Schmidt, program director of Columbia CARE, there are good, high-paying jobs “just begging to be filled.” “If you get the certification to […]
We brought back the Business Times!
CBT returns after a four-year hiatus with the 20 Under 40 Class of 2023 Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. The April issue of COMO Magazine is also the April issue of COMO Business Times. (You can say the back cover of COMO Magazine is the front cover of the rebranded CBT, or vice […]
‘Budtenders’ and bringing back the general store
In the March 2023 issue of COMO Magazine, you’ll learn about all kinds of whiz bang discoveries, medical breakthroughs, engineering feats — the latest and greatest coming out of COMO. But often some industries and institutions seem firmly planted in yesteryear. Many of us can appreciate tradition, like historic architecture, vintage clothing, or the feel […]
Person You Should Know: Tom Richards
Job description Our team manages investments totaling approximately $10 billion across the university’s three main portfolios: Professional background I began my career in public accounting, ultimately serving as an audit manager in the financial services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers. That was followed by 10 years in banking, having served as chief financial officer of a large […]
Closer Look – The Innovation Issue
Wee Care Early Learning Center Wee Care Early Learning Center is a full-service childcare facility for ages three weeks to five years. The staff strives to offer a solid foundation for children to meet developmental milestones while engaging in a fun, loving, and safe environment, and to make sure each child learns and grows in […]
Briefly in the News – The Innovation Issue
COMMUNITY ‘That’s What She Said’ show shares personal stories from local women Since 2013, the She Said Project’s “That’s What She Said” performances have been inspiring audiences and empowering communities throughout the country with powerful, intimate stories shared by local women. In this inaugural production in Columbia, 10 women from the community will take the […]
Familiar Faces Find the Edge
As the owners of Edge Rail & Screen, headquartered in Eldon, Nick Allen and Barry Roewe are working together to grow the business they started in 2019. But, when they first met, they were direct competitors. Nick, who started Manor Roofing in 2006, and Barry, who started TrueSon Exteriors & Interiors in 2010, first started […]
A Lot to Share
After almost eight years of growth and success, EquipmentShare is expanding its headquarters in Columbia. The expansion, announced in November, will add 500 jobs to the Columbia region. Governor Mike Parson applauded the expansion as “a major development for Columbia and great news for our state.” “This innovative company is creating jobs, investing in […]
Who is the next billion-dollar entrepreneur?
Columbia Startup Weekend is now Missouri Startup Weekend 2023 COLUMBIA — Missouri Startup Weekend, formerly called Columbia Startup Weekend, will take place Friday through Sunday, March 10-12, at the EquipmentShare headquarters, 5710 Bull Run Drive in Columbia. The three-day business pitch and development event is led by Scale, EquipmentShare, Paytient, and Zapier. The 2022 Startup […]