What’s Possible?
Insights from leaders and innovation in Madison, Wisconsin.
Small businesses are what make our world go round.
A letter from the editor of COMO Magazine, Kim Ambra.
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 […]
Small Business of the Year finalist: Kilgore’s Respiratory Services
Licensed respiratory therapist Kelly Bietsch always knew she needed more from her career than working for someone else. So when the opportunity arose in 2003 for Kelly and her husband, Fred Bietsch, to open a respiratory center, they jumped at the chance. They started in the Chapel Hill location of Kilgore’s Pharmacy, which is owned […]
Small Business of the Year finalist: Plaza Dental Group
In the seven years since it opened at 303 N. Keene St., Plaza Dental Group has grown from only having one general dentist to hosting 35 employees including doctors and serving 105 to 120 patients a day. Dr. Walt Pfitzinger and Dr. Kyle Lisenby, who both provide services at the office, own the dental practice. […]
Small Business of the Year finalist: Buchroeder’s Jewelers
Although Buchroeder’s Fine Jewelers has been around since 1896, the company is anything but vintage. Buchroeder’s has remained one of the top jewelers in the city by consistently providing jewelry that sparkles and stuns. It was recently named one of five Small Business of the Year finalists. Founded in 1896 by Otto Buchroeder, the business […]
Small Business of the Year finalist: Manor Roofing and Restoration
Manor Roofing and Restoration doesn’t want customers coming back for more. They want to use products that will last a long time. Sustainability is the focus of the business, and it’s earned Manor a finalist spot for Small Business of the Year. “The highest percentage of our customers have been through at least one other […]
Small Business of the Year finalist: TrueSon Exteriors
Five years ago, TrueSon Exteriors founder Barry Roewe decided he wanted to go into business for himself. After consulting his wife and receiving the support he needed, the couple took the money they’d saved and started TrueSon Exteriors out of their Ashland home for three and a half years before moving to their current located […]
Conventional Wisdom for the Chamber Showcase
How to win the Columbia Business Showcase
PYSK: Philip Naught
Name: Philip Naught Title and company/organization: Benefits manager with Naught-Naught Agency Age: 36 Job description: I help people navigate the ins and outs of today’s complex health insurance world by providing customers a resource for quality insurance products, compliance needs and a superior service team. Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: 18 years in Columbia Original hometown: […]
Movers and Shakers: September
Carrie Gartner Executive Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs Harold Williamson Jr. announced that Gartner will join the University of Missouri Health System as director of communications and public relations. Gartner has served as an adjunct faculty member at Stephens College. She received a Ph.D. in communications from the University of Utah. Kris Bezenek The […]
Final Five
Meet the 2014 finalists for the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year