Bur Oak Brewing Company to introduce Big Tree IPA
Columbia craft brewery Bur Oak will debut a new beer in mid-March: the Big Tree IPA, a product inspired by Boone County’s famous 350-year-old bur oak tree that gave the brewery its name. Bur Oak— the brewery, not the tree— will formally introduce the beer at a release party March 14. The $10 ticket price […]
Midwest Computech named Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner
For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named Midwest Computech a 2015 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner. Midwest Computech represents the only Missouri based business selected for the award. “This award is not just about demonstrating growth or profitability, but instead it is based on how we consciously decide to […]
U.S. Cellular invests $38 million in Missouri improvements
U.S. Cellular has recently announced that during 2014, the company invested a total of $38 million to improve their network, stores and community support throughout Missouri. According to a press release, $37.1 million was put towards enhancing the network across Missouri by combining 4G LTE enhancements and upgrades to the existing high-speed network. Dorsey Ragland, […]
OATS receives tax credits, accelerating fundraising efforts
The state Neighborhood Assistance Program granted $15,000 in tax credits to OATS Inc., a nonprofit transportation service active in 87 Missouri counties. OATS will use the tax credits to spur donations to the organization, promising eligible donors 50 percent returns on their donation. Eligible donors include businesses, individuals who operate a sole proprietorship, operate a […]
Logboat Brewing Company expands to canned beer
In just a few short weeks, craft beer lovers will be able to grab a six-pack of Logboat Brewing Company’s Mamoot Mild Ale and Snapper IPA off the shelves at Columbia stores, bars and restaurants. Logboat Brewing Company will be expanding into cans within the next month, hoping to have the cans in the market […]
Missouri REALTORS report continued housing market growth in January
Missouri’s real estate market experienced improved health in the housing market an increase in property selling prices in 2014, according to the Missouri REALTORS Report. Data collected by the group, comparing January 2015 to January 2014, shows improvements in median and average home sale price and a three-day decrease in the average time houses spend […]
Dunkin’ Donuts announces opening of Columbia restaurant
On Tuesday, Feb 24. , Dunkin’ Donuts announced a franchise agreement for the development of two Dunkin’ Donuts and one Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins combination restaurant in Columbia and Jefferson City, Mo. Anup Thakkar, Ramesh Patel and Prashant Pater lead the franchise group charged with the project, Donut World, LLC. The partners have been part of […]
Hub and Spoke recieves American Package Design Award
Local creative agency Hub & Spoke was bestowed with an American Package Design Award from Graphic Design USA for its efforts in creating the Rock Bridge Brewing Company Saison beer can design. According to a press release, Graphic Design USA received more than 2,000 entries for the award. “It was really exciting,” said Dak Dillon, […]
International Game
Penelope Shihab managed to bring a Middle Eastern product to the Midwest — and never took no for an answer.