Milking a Partnership Seven Years in the Making
Northwest Medical Isotopes LLC scouted out more than a dozen locations around the United States when they were making plans to build a new radioisotope production facility. The Corvallis, Oregon, company needed a place with a top-flight research reactor nearby plus a pool of trained potential employees to help run the facility once it became […]
In Focus: The Help They Deserve
In September, former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas as part of a week-long “When We All Vote” rally to encourage residents to register and vote. Obama’s message was simple: Voting is how democracy works. To prove this, she cited several examples in her speech of communities […]
Reaching New Financial Heights
If not for a pleasant 55-degree day in December 2017, the leadership team at MU Health Care might look different, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Blair wouldn’t have helped shepherd the local health system’s ledger to an eye-popping $1 billion net revenue total for the first time ever. Wooed from central Minnesota to interview for […]
Two are Better Than One
A national organization with a local chapter and a public health department with a city and county reach are partnering up and sharing resources to help further their shared mission: to create a healthy and prosperous community. Together, Heart of Missouri United Way and the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services hope […]
Out with the Old
As health insurance costs continue to rise, sticking with a grandfathered plan is no longer the most effective use of a small business’s funds — or its employees. Instead, employers should re-evaluate available health plans and focus on educating employees about utilizing preventive care and understanding their benefits. RE-EVALUATE THE STATUS QUO It’s easy for […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Jolyn Sattizahn, Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Jolyn Sattizahn Vice President of Community Affairs, Columbia Chamber of Commerce Age: 33 As recently as five years ago, Jolyn Sattizahn would have viewed her resume as a “hodge-podge” of experiences. “Looking back, most of my positions — from volunteerism to internships, temporary jobs, etc. — make perfect sense in preparation for my diverse current […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Greg Brockmeier, Brockmeier Financial Services
Greg Brockmeier Financial Advisor, Brockmeier Financial Services Age: 37 Ask Greg Brockmeier about his career as a financial advisor and he’s likely to rephrase your question. It’s not a career, he’ll say. It’s a vocation. “We have the privilege and opportunity to help people with their life’s savings, to listen to people and help them […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Lara Pieper, Bloom Bookkeeping
Lara Pieper Owner, Bloom Bookkeeping Age: 36 Lara Pieper never thought she would own her own business. In fact, she imagined herself as a corporate girl, managing accounting departments or perhaps reaching the CFO level. But never on her own. “I didn’t think I had the skill set,” Pieper says. “Turns out I do. I […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Josh Devine, Attorney at Law
Josh Devine Attorney at Law Age: 37 Whether walking into the courtroom, a board member meeting, or mingling with people in the community, Josh Devine’s easy smile and jovial voice quickly fills the room. The joy he exudes comes from his love for his family and for his profession, which are tied closely together. Both […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: José Caldera, City of Columbia
José Caldera Assistant City Counselor, City of Columbia Age: 35 José Caldera’s story is one of firsts. He’s a first-generation American who grew up in inner-city St. Louis. His parents immigrated to America from Nicaragua in 1982. He was the first in his family to go to college. “At multiple points in my life, taking […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Randy Cole, City of Columbia
Randy Cole Housing Programs Manager, City of Columbia Age: 39 The Columbia Community Land Trust is a model of social equity and affordable housing. And it wouldn’t exist without Randy Cole and his passion for the work. Incorporated in November 2016, the private–public partnership, tasked with creating permanently affordable single-family housing in Columbia, nearly completed […]
2019’s 20 Under 40: Krista Kippenberger, Focus on Health Chiropractic
Krista Kippenberger Practice Representative, Focus on Health Chiropractic Age: 37 Krista Kippenberger is an ambassador at heart. Yes, she does slide on the distinguished gold jacket that only belongs to official ambassadors of Columbia’s Chamber of Commerce, but she also serves as an ambassador for her family business and the community of Columbia as a […]