March: Closer Look
TGH Litigation Joanna Trachtenberg, Julianne Germinder, and Andy Hirth were working at the Missouri Attorney General’s office when they decided to form a private practice in December 2016. In mid-February, TGH Litigation began offering their legal services to the community, specializing in civil rights, employment litigation, and other plaintiffs’ cases. When the trio worked for […]
Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy: Back to Basics
Public universities and politics are no strangers, but the two are particularly tied up today. Schools and legislatures across the country are dealing with tight budgets and rising tuition costs; campus protests — including those at MU — have become part of a national conversation about protected speech and constitutional rights. MU’s Kinder Institute on […]
Briefly in the News: March
True/False Joins Initiative True/False has partnered with Ragtag Cinema, Columbia Public Schools, and the Columbia Public Schools Foundation in their Media Literacy Initiative. The multi-tiered Initiative will help CPS students think critically about their everyday media decisions. The initiative’s members, including True/False, advocate for students to use their media choices to become more thoughtful and […]
Missouri Employers Mutual: It’s Cool to Be Safe
This March marks Missouri Employers Mutual’s 22nd anniversary, and since the end of its first year, it has led the market as Missouri’s largest workers’ compensation insurance provider. And while MEM has seen steady growth in its bottom line, this company of “safety fanatics” seems motivated by something deeper and more personal. The company mantra […]
February: Closer Look
M&B Fine Automotive Detailing M&B Automotive Detailing offers a wide range of vehicle upkeep services using top-of-the-line products and practices — its website says M&B is “an automotive spa.” Owner and operator Derrick Bundy understands the level of care vehicles require, especially the high-end vehicles that M&B specializes in. He and his team provide everything […]
Columbia Surgical Associates: Surgically Removed
A new model at Columbia Surgical Associates reduces wait times and cancellations.
Business Smarts: Small Business Scams
Many of us think scams target individuals, but businesses are all too often the victims. One Columbia business I know of learned this lesson the hard way. Today, they’re out $11,300. One afternoon, one of two company owners — a smart, successful, self-made business leader in our community — received an e-mail that looked like […]
February: Movers and Shakers
Hawthorn Bank Kathleen Bruegenhemke has been named chief operating officer, in addition to serving as chief risk officer. She joined Hawthorn Bank in 1992 and has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. In addition, Todd Hoien has been named market president for the Columbia area. He joined the bank in 2010 […]
Ask Anne: Coverage, COBRA, and Communication
I was just terminated from my job. I know I’m marketable and it won’t be long until I have a position, but, in the meantime, I need insurance. Should I pay the exorbitant price of COBRA or are there other options I can consider? Insurance is not my forte — I leave it to […]
PYSK: Dr. Siamec Vahabzadeh, Columbia Family Medical Group
Job description: Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: 10 years. Original hometown: Beaumont, Texas. Education: University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science in biology; SABA University School of Medicine; UMKC for family medicine residency training. Favorite volunteer/community activity: My favorites are Boys and Girls Club, […]
Briefly in the News: February
St. James Stewardship St. James Winery, home of the largest vineyards in Missouri, received an Agriculture Stewardship Assurance Program certificate from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The ASAP certification recognizes crop growers who use responsible, science-based methods in their production. St. James was the first to receive the certificate in the new specialty crop category. […]
Briefly in the News: January
Patriot Park Grant The Patriot Park project, a joint effort of the Columbia Housing Authority, Welcome Home, and the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, won a $25,000 grant from State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist grant program. The grant will be used to make improvements to the park, located on the grounds of the Patriot Place apartment […]