A Slam Dunk for Faith and Fun

There’s an electric tension in the air — a mix of anticipation and the energy of the players on the court. The audience is on the edge of their seats, their collective breath held, and the only sounds are the rhythmic “thud” of the basketball and the squeak of sneakers. As the most skilled player […]
From Joy to Heartbreak

Few emotions rival the unbridled joy of bringing home a new pet, from watching their adorable personalities blossom every day, to the funny things they do that just seem to somehow match the cute name you’ve given them. A new puppy, kitten, hamster, ferret, or similar four-legged new family member — maybe even a bearded […]
Show Us Your Pets

Not surprisingly, it’s sometimes our fur babies (and feather and scale babies) not-so-perfect attributes that make them completely and utterly adorable. Here’s just a small sample, you can check out over a hundred more on Facebook.
Sound Architects

From vinyl to voice control, these home automation pros are way more than just the ‘speaker guys.’
Keeping Up With The Joneses

Grab your kale chips kids and get settled in for this year’s health and wellness issue! And if you are anything like me, just skip over the word “kale,” and grab your bag of chips! It isn’t a coincidence that we run this issue every January. Health and wellness are at the top of a […]
From Plates to Pages

As I sit down to introduce this edition of COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude and excitement. This issue is a celebration of the pillars that form the foundation of our lives — food, drink, local businesses, and community. In these pages, we embark on a […]
Let’s hear it for the kids!

If it hasn’t already been abundantly clear in previous letters, my favorite job is being a mom. I have been blessed with the three most incredible kids. All three are incredible, but also so very uniquely different. I have one child who will not settle for anything less than perfect, one that lives by the […]
These Are a Few of Our (Alums’) Favorite Things

We asked our 20 Under 40 alums to tell us what they love most about COMO. Class of 2017 Nathan Todd Favorite place: My back yard. Great ambiance, wonderful people, pet-friendly, questionable food. 4.5/5 stars. Thing: The Pinnacles. Event in COMO: Boys and Girls Club Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cook-Off. Class of 2018 Nickie Davis I’d […]
The most wonderful time of the year.

Hello COMO! This is one of my most favorite times of the year: 20 Under 40! This is also the first year that we have moved this event from January to April. We have been burned too many times by the weather, and we are excited to make this permanent change and all the possibilities […]
Movers & Shakers — March 2023

These Columbia businesses and employees are making news in the March 2023 issue of COMO Magazine. Do you know someone who has recently received a promotion, made a career switch, received an awesome certification or award, or achieved something that makes them a mover and shaker? Please send your Movers & Shakers news to [email protected]. […]
15 things you (probably, maybe) don’t know about me: Part 1 of 4

I really am (kinda, sorta) afraid of kites. A few decades ago—no need to quibble over exact dates or to pinpoint geological eras—I was in college, passionately pursuing a career as a journalist because my preferred vocational path (snake and lizard expert) required enormous amounts of mathematics acumen. As a result, I was taking the […]