Briefly in the News: June
Aurora Moves Forward Aurora Organic Dairy finalized its plans to construct a new dairy processing facility in Columbia, which would create an initial 90 jobs and up to 150 jobs over the next five years. AOD , based in Boulder, Colorado, is a leading producer and processor of store-brand organic milk and butter for U.S. […]
Small Business HR Simplified
Dear Anne, I own a company that has grown and is now employing 14 team members. I don’t have any HR education or training, but I have taken on the responsibilities of human resources, including evaluations, payroll, hiring, and office management. What do I need to learn and understand as I take on this challenge? […]
The 'Why' Behind Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Business
Many companies nationwide have stated a commitment to diversity, yet that commitment, and how it’s exercised in the workplace, varies. One way to uncover a company’s true understanding of diversity is to visit their website and review their statement on diversity and inclusion. Check to see if the company has a page dedicated to […]
Home Performance Experts: For a Greener Community
Every day, new names are being added to the growing list of businesses, products, and cities that are taking steps toward becoming more environmentally friendly. Thanks to the hard work and drive of one businessman, Columbia is quickly becoming a greener city. For the past nine years, Dan Riepe has been performing audits for homes […]
Business Smarts: Real Estate Resources
Mid-Missouri has a strong real estate market, and some would say this is a good time to consider buying commercial or residential property. As our population continues to grow, we can see the nearly constant addition of real estate. There are plenty of opportunities to buy and sell and plenty of real estate professionals who […]
May: Movers and Shakers
Moore & Shryock Real Estate J.D. Moran, Kevin Reynolds, and Kyle Newland have become partners in the firm. Moran joined the firm in 2004 and is a member of the Appraisal Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Reynolds joined the firm in 2006 and is a certified general appraiser. Newland joined the firm in 2009 and […]
Briefly in the News: May
ATHENA Recipients Announced Women’s Network presented the annual ATHENA International awards in April. Heather Hargrove, sales manager at KRCG, received the ATHENA Young Professional Award. Vicki Russell, retired publisher of the Columbia Daily Tribune, received the night’s highest honor, the ATHENA Leadership award. The organization has presented the award since 1995. MU Budget Committees […]
Ask Anne: Making Your Move
Dear Anne, I’m very excited about a job opportunity in a company that will take me to a larger city with great new responsibilities. I know the company will help me relocate, but I’m not sure how to get the best moving reimbursement that I can. I have a house, a cat, and two cars, […]
Monarch Title Company: Continuing Metamorphosis
After its founding in 2001, Monarch Title Company was quick to spread its wings.Mike and Maureen Dalton, co-founders of Monarch Title, had plenty of experience and connections to get Monarch flying right from the start. The Daltons were shareholders of another title company in Boone County from 1988 to 1994, and in the time between […]
May: Closer Look
The Pinball Company While working in St. Louis for a company that dabbled in game room and arcade items, Nic Parks quickly recognized there was an increasing demand for these products. Soon after, in 2006, he launched The Pinball Company, and the business has been growing ever since. Brooke Parks joined her husband in the […]
Sara Harper, Realtor, House of Brokers Realty Inc.
Years lived in Columbia/Mid-Missouri: 39. Original hometown: Independence, Missouri. Education: Bachelor’s degree from MU in early childhood education and elementary education, specializing in behavior disorders. Favorite volunteer/community activity: Supporting Columbia Independent School. From a real estate perspective, many clients move to Columbia looking for educational options for their families. Many were looking for a private college preparatory […]
April: Movers and Shakers
Aneesh Tosh Dr. Tosh, an adolescent medicine physician at MU Children’s Hospital, became a certified eating disorder specialist, a distinction given by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Tosh is an associate professor of child health at the MU School of Medicine. Pat Carney Carney was recently named chief strategy officer for Agents […]