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Photos by L.G. Patterson Tucked into an office building off Vandiver Drive, Johnny Johnson and his partner, Robert Bell, are quietly growing a business that offers good looks, good grooming and a positive attitude for their clients. About…

Photos by L.G. Patterson In June, Susan Schapira took over the Rocheport General Store as owner from Diane Dunn and John Zondca. She’s doing something she loves: cooking for the residents and visitors of Rocheport. Rocheport is where…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Fibersmith, a Columbia-based company with a national impact and reputation, has been too busy growing to develop the prominent profile it deserves in the mid-Missouri business community. That hasn’t stopped it from…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Though Columbia and Boone County have typically seen steady growth over the years, local financial experts discussed ways to improve the area’s economy and stimulate large, long-term growth. Supporting startup…

Photos by L.G. Patterson  While most people usually take whatever preventative measures possible to keep insects away, Kristin Simpson spends much of her time surrounded by them. As manager of the Enns Entomology Museum at the University…

Get ready for a night filled with flowers, drinks and chocolate at Nourish Café and Market's Bouquet Bar and Wine and Truffle Tasting. The tasting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Nourish. Joan Dyer with Cultivate Co. will bring in her…

This weekend, Whole Food Plant Based Columbia is hosting a meet and greet for people to have a chance to learn about the plant-based lifestyle and meet others who are interested in or who have already embraced the lifestyle. Whole Food…

Oktoberfest is returning to Günter Hans European Pub & Café in Columbia. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 5, people are welcome to indulge in beer while enjoying traditional German food and games. Seating will open at 4:30 p.m. and the…

The Columbia Area Career Center is hosting a barbecue fundraiser to raise money for CACC SkillsUSA programs. CACC is a part of the Columbia Public School District and serves the community by providing programs and courses to a variety of…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Mezcal is one of the hottest trends in the cocktail world right now, but it's complexity can be intimidating. Its smoky essence provides an element to cocktails that can level up any drink typically made with…