COMO Business Times

09/23/2025

September's Street Talk: Port 131 Plans Big Whiskey’s, Burrell opens new clinic and services center, and Radioisotope Science Center at Discovery Ridge.

Clinton Smith is Columbia’s new Community Development director. The city announced in a news release that Smith will begin his new role on September 29. Smith has worked in community development for seventeen years, including as the director of Planning and Protective Services for Jefferson City s...

09/22/2025

The Aspire Business Clinic is shaping tomorrow’s professionals while helping small businesses grow.

As a Columbia College senior majoring in finance, Prisca Akonkwa has spent the past three years inside classrooms, learning from textbooks, case studies, and lectures. This past January, she took the opportunity to gain real-world business experience as a student consultant with Columbia College’s...

09/22/2025

💥 Two weeks to go! 💥​

On October 8, we’ll honor the movers, shakers, and community changemakers shaping the future of Columbia. ✨ You won’t want to miss this one.​
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Get your tickets today!​ https://ow.ly/IwV050WQHG2

09/19/2025

Money is an integral part of our lives, yet it remains one of the last taboos in many families.

Money is an integral part of our lives, yet it remains one of the last taboos in many families. As parents, we are comfortable talking about school, career ambitions, and family vacation plans, but financial discussions are often avoided. According to a T. Rowe Price survey in 2021, “83 percent of...

09/19/2025

Missed our 20 Under 40 TV special? Don’t worry — you can now watch it anytime on our YouTube page! 🎉

We’d love to hear what you think of the show!

Plus, grab your tickets to join the fun at our 20 Under 40 event on October 8: https://ow.ly/uivR50WX5p0

Join us as we honor COMO's 20 Under 40, a group of outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who excel in their industry, are company leaders, and are go...

09/19/2025

💙 We’re honored to partner with United Way as the charitable beneficiary of this year’s 20 Under 40 Celebration.​

​Every donation made goes directly toward their capital campaign, helping United Way continue the life-changing work they do for individuals and families right here in our community.​
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🤝 Whether it’s $5, $10, or $100—every single dollar matters. Your gift goes beyond numbers. It means more children supported, more families strengthened, and more lives changed for the better.​

This is a chance for all of us to come together, to make a real impact. https://ow.ly/leY150WUL79

09/18/2025

The September installment of Closer Look featured Smooth Secret Studio and Tryathletics.

Smooth Secret Studio If your eyebrows need some TLC, you might consider stepping into Smooth Secret Studio. Audrey Paglusch has been trying to beautify her community since opening the studio in the summer of 2021. Whether it’s through eyebrows, waxing, lip blushing, microblading, and similar servi...

09/17/2025

A record-setting 195 nominations and three rounds of rankings later...

Congratulations once again to our 2025 20 Under 40 class. It is an honor to recognize you and your contributions to our amazing city.

* All winners were under 40 at the time nominations opened. 20 Under 40 is presented by The COMO Companies. ____________________________________________________________ A record-setting 195 nominations and three rounds of rankings later — plus some energetic planning for an upcoming epic celebrati...

09/17/2025

A HUGE thank you to our amazing 20 Under 40 sponsors! ​

​This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the businesses and organizations that step up to support our community’s rising leaders. 🌟 Their generosity helps us shine a spotlight on the people making a difference right here in Columbia.​

Let’s give them some love in the comments and show our appreciation for believing in this event and the future of our city.

​Grab your tickets and join the fun: https://ow.ly/uivR50WX5p0

09/16/2025

As of August 2025, Logboat's goal to have distribution avenues in all 114 counties has been realized, with nine wholesalers in the fold.

Eleven years ago, when Tyson Hunt, Judson Ball, and Andrew Sharp opened Logboat Brewing Company at 504 Fay Street, the demand for their aromatic products quickly outpaced the volume they could supply. As the brewery solidified its standing as a top option among Columbia’s breweries and bars — Lo...

09/15/2025

The stage is set, the band is ready, and our honorees are gearing up… all we need is YOU!​

​In just 3 weeks, we’ll gather for a night full of music, inspiration, and celebration at 20 Under 40.​

​Grab your tickets and join the fun: https://ow.ly/KsmO50WQHwl

09/12/2025

We are so excited to have our friends, SoulRoot Band, help us celebrate and bring the party to this year's 20 under 40!​

They’ll be covering the best hits from every genre over the last six decades—so no matter what you love, they’ve got you covered. 🎸🎤​

​We can’t wait to celebrate with incredible music, community, networking, and of course, this year’s outstanding class of honorees!