It’s Not Just Hair
The Paul Mitchell School celebrates personalized learning, increased enrollment, and a bigger location. “I don’t want to be bald,” said a customer as she burst into tears during her hair appointment with Eddie Davis, co-owner and director of Columbia’s Paul Mitchell School. She explained to Davis that she had recently received a cancer diagnosis. Moved […]
May: Briefly in the News
Magna Award for Equity Programs Columbia Public Schools was awarded first place in the Magna Awards among medium-sized school districts in the county for its work with the Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. The National School Boards Association and the American School Board Journal sponsor the Magna Awards, which recognize school districts for reducing […]
Back to the Future
The Columbia Board of Realtors was founded in 1944 and strives to be the voice of real estate in Mid-Missouri. The board is one of 33 in the state, and its membership includes more than 600 local real estate agents. The goal of the board is to provide valuable professional development opportunities for its members, […]
April: Closer Look
Dunkin’ & Baskin-Robbins The north side of town welcomed the coffee-meets-ice-cream duo Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins in February. It’s the first Dunkin’ “next-generation store” in Missouri, which is designed with a more modern concept and uses innovative technology like a tap system for coffees and teas. This location also includes a drive-thru. The grand opening and […]
April: Movers & Shakers
Columbia Public Schools Foundation CPSF has announced their 2019 board of directors: Cindy Mustard, president; Abe Bahadori, president-elect; Sally Silvers, secretary; Tom Rose, treasurer; and Lynn Barnett, past president. A graduate of MU, Mustard co-owns Tiger Trolley Tours and was the executive director of the Voluntary Action Center. She will serve as the CPSF president […]
April: Briefly in the News
MU Family Impact Center Hosts Event for Homeless In January, the MU Family Impact Center hosted Project Homeless Connect, an event to help those currently experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Project Homeless Connect helps Boone County’s homeless with housing, employment, medical screenings, mental health, veterinary care, and basic needs. In partnership with 28 agencies and […]
Furnishing Mid-Missouri
Marathon Building Environments, a 32-year-old Columbia business based around commercial furnishings, changed ownership earlier this year when founder Greg Wolff retired. Frank Sovich, who’s worked for the company for 15 years, bought Wolff out of his shares earlier this year. “I acquired Marathon — the building, the real estate, and the shares — from Greg […]
Cindy Sheltmire Broker-Salesperson | Re/Max Boone Realty
Age: Must this be divulged? Job description: Realtor. Years lived in Columbia: 39 years. Original hometown: St. Louis, Missouri. Education: Lindenwood College. Favorite volunteer/community activity: The Rotary Club of Columbia, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and the True/False Film Fest, among others. Professional background: I’ve been a Realtor for 35 years in Columbia. A favorite recent […]
The Blockchain Game
The meteoric rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in autumn 2017 made blockchain technology a household term. Anonymous, unchangeable, and transparent, blockchain offers potential solutions to some of today’s biggest business problems. But there is still a lot of confusion about blockchain technology and how it works. MU professor and technologist J Scott Christianson has […]
Four Places You Need to Check Out or Revisit
Columbia’s pretty rad. We’ve got things going on and, better yet, things to do and take part in. Since my last two CBT articles have published, I’ve had lots of people ask me where to start exploring what Columbia offers. What are the top things they should be doing and seeing? Without being overly dramatic, […]
March: Closer Look
Park Restaurant & Bar With food options ranging from Korean pineapple burgers to shrimp tempura, Park Restaurant & Bar has thought of it all. This American-style restaurant flavored with an Asian influence opened in December 2018. “We felt like Park was a good addition to an already vibrant food scene in Columbia,” says Jack Cardetti, […]
Local Perspective: Supportive Small Groups
Barby Wulff, associate director of production At Veterans United Home Loans, small groups have become a way for employees to collaborate and support each other through their common interests and passions while learning new things. When loan officer and team leader Rachel Bruce approached us with the idea of an ongoing support group for female […]