COMO Business Times

01/07/2025

Our sister publication COMO Magazine is asking about your big dreams and plans. What's your response?

We're crowdsourcing for "The Last Word" in our February "Passion Project" issue. If money was not an obstacle, what passion project would you pursue? Dream big. (And if you're already following your Big Dream, please let us know!)

📷Image by [email protected] from Pixabay

01/07/2025

Get ready to make your 20 Under 40 nominations! The nomination period will run from March 1 through March 31. See this announcement for more details.

https://comobusinesstimes.com/2025/01/07/como-business-times-20-under-40-nomination-period-begins-soo/

01/06/2025

The Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce's January Quarterly Luncheon is just over a week away! Join guest speaker Marissa Q. Paine to explore how to "Make Shift Happen," the perfect New Year's motivation.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/X9Kk50Uym02

01/03/2025

Editors Kelsey Winkeljohn and Jodie Jackson Jr had a blast Thursday afternoon with "Columbia Today" host Ted Farnen, recapping the Top 10 stories of 2024 for both COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times. This appearance was during the 4:15-5 p.m. segment of Ted's afternoon show on NewsTalk KFRU 98.9FM & 1400AM.

https://omny.fm/shows/columbia-today/jodie-jackson-and-kelsey-winkeljohn-como-magazine

01/02/2025

ICYMI: Even in the dead of winter, the Columbia Farmers Market is alive with seasonal offerings from local producers.

Columbia Farmers Market shoppers might not know that there is a lot of green produce grown throughout the winter right in mid-Missouri.

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄❤️

Now the curtains have closed, the applause has all flown,
But a glimpse of Merry Ol’ Missouri’s magic can still be shown.
Step backstage with us, see the effort it took
Click to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look!

A special thank you to Rapport Storytelling and ShowMe Theatricals for making this happen. Until next year! 🎅

12/23/2024

TOMORROW! Stay tuned for our collaboration with Rapport Storytelling and ShowMe Theatricals (Merry Ol’ Missouri).

You’re in for a real holiday treat! 🎄🎅

12/18/2024

Start 2025 on the right foot with Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce's January Quarterly Luncheon! 🎉

This inspiring event features guest speaker Marissa Q. Paine, a transformational leader dedicated to helping individuals make meaningful changes in their personal and professional lives.

Mark those calendars—this is the perfect way to kick off the new year. Register here: https://ow.ly/Y9RN50UsTmu

12/17/2024

We had a wonderful time celebrating the season at the COMO Companies holiday dinner with our amazing team! Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to work with such incredible people.

Happy holidays, and here's to a fantastic year ahead!🎄✨

12/04/2024

Help us out over at COMO Magazine. Crowdsourcing for home remedies. (The older and more archaic the better, but hey, we love modern marvels, too.)

We're crowdsourcing for The Last Word in our January Health & Wellness edition, and we're wondering: Is "snake oil" still a thing when it comes to home remedies?
Tell us about the home remedies passed along your family tree — and whether they worked.
Go ...

(Photo by Ri Butov via Pixabay)

12/03/2024

Deck the Halls! The December issue of COMO Business Times is ready to be part of your holiday celebrations. Read it here!
https://issuu.com/businesstimescompany/docs/cbt-12-24-issuu

12/02/2024

Meet the director of the city’s new Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, Becky Thompson!

Meet Becky Thompson, the city of Columbia's first director of the newly-created Housing and Neighborhood Services Department.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times! 🦃🍂 Today, we’re thankful for our incredible readers, local businesses, and the vibrant community we call home. Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and plenty of pie.

11/27/2024

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and November's "Impact" issue, take a moment to reflect on the loved ones who have made an impact in your life.

Editor Jodie Jackson Jr. thinks of his wife, Kelly, who has been a part of his life for nearly five decades.

I glanced toward a cluster of girls and caught her eye. I nodded. She rolled her eyes and shrugged, without really making eye contact.

11/23/2024

Columbia cares, but are our policies for housing, utilities, and safety truly helping those who need them most?

As we ignore the affordable housing crisis, the sub-$100,000 bungalow in CoMo has gone the way of the dodo bird, and that hurts poor people.

11/22/2024

This month, we stepped inside The Beauty TRAP and SoftWave by Molotherapy for a closer look.

We're taking a closer look at new businesses SoftWave by Molotherapy and The Beauty TRAP in our November 2024 "Impact" issue.

11/21/2024

What’s your money doing while it’s in the bank? Hint: more than you think. 💰

When a local bank contributes to a Columbia nonprofit, that is just one of multiple ways of complying with the Community Reinvestment Act.