Jessica Young and Jarrod Talbert
On their fourth anniversary, Jessica Young picked up a card for her now-fiancé, Jarrod Talbert, after a busy day at work, knowing that they were going to celebrate officially that weekend. When she came home, she saw a candlelit dinner, flowers, chocolates, the same exact anniversary card (which Jarrod had also picked out for […]
Unsung Hero: Brielle Bayless
Starbucks Shift Manager serves up your morning coffee with a smile. Photos by Keith Borgmeyer “Unsung”: not celebrated or praised “Hero”: a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. A typical morning in the life of Brielle Bayless: 5:30 a.m. — Brielle’s alarm clock goes off. Sometimes, she’s already awake with her son, […]
10 Things To Do On a Rainy Day in COMO
Summer is a time for great weather and fun outside activities! However, rainy days are common in Missouri. Despite the weather, it is easy to ride out the storm and find fun things to do in Columbia! This is a fool proof list of places to visit that is sure to brighten a dreary […]
First Fridays at Sager Braudis Gallery
Photos by Drew Piester from Friday, April 1st
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 […]
LaunchCode to hold information session at Columbia College
LaunchCode, a St. Louis based non-profit, will be holding an information session Monday, May 4, at Columbia College. LaunchCode works to pair unemployed individuals who want to work in the technology industry with companies in need of individuals with IT skills. After candidates perform an aptitude test and an interview where they tell LaunchCode employees […]
What If…? MU plans to spark campus curiosity
What If…? MU, an MU student-led conference, will be occurring Saturday, April 11. With the goal of stimulating conversation, collaboration and creative change, 10 ‘questioners’ will be asking “what if…?” in a series of short presentations. Students at the Trulaske School of Business and the Truman School of Public Affairs at MU have teamed up […]
Trulaske College of Business recognized for marketing initiatives
MU’s Trulaske College of Business was recently recognized by Higher Education Marketing Report for its Centennial Speaker Series under the Digital Marketing category. The video series included 10 alumni and friends of the college who spoke about the current state of business and the future of the industry, according to Trulaske College of Business Dean […]
Green BEAN Delivery to offer service in Columbia
Beginning this week, fresh produce and natural groceries will be just a click away for Columbia residents. Green BEAN Delivery, the region’s largest online natural and organic grocery delivery service, will be providing Columbia residents with the opportunity to have fresh groceries delivered right to their doorstep. According to a press release, Green BEAN Delivery […]