The city of Columbia’s Building and Site Development office issued 100 building permits in July, and the Boone County Resource Management office issued 75 building permits. Combined, the 175 permits have an aggregate estimated valuation of $32.9 million. The city’s valuation for its 100 permits was $21.8 million, compared to 130 permits with a $37.6 […]
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 since 2023. He was also previously a senior planner
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As summer ends, we are heading into my favorite time of year. Fall marks the beginning of another school year, the start of football season, cooler temperatures, vibrant colors, and now our “20 Under 40.” We are delighted to welcome you to our September 2025 issue of COMO Business Times. This month, we shine a
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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 parents with children under
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This year, the city of Columbia is considering updating the local building code from the 2021 version to the 2024 International Building Code. Part of that decision will include adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (Energy Code), which is designed to enhance energy efficiency standards. The City Council will make this decision based on
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When we talk about the future of our community, we often look to our young professionals — our up-and-coming leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. They’re full of ideas, ambition, and a fresh approach to doing business. But in the last few years, one theme has been emerging strongly among this group: burnout. We’ve all heard of
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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 Aspire Business Clinic. “When you’re working in class, you have presentations
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* 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 celebration at The Blue Note — and the 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 is
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