Columbia, MO 2015 Community Profile and Resource Guide

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COLUMBIA PROFILE Fast Facts......................................................................................... 4 Important Contacts............................................................................. 6 ABOUT THE CHAMBER......................................................................... 10 REAL ESTATE Home Sweet CoMO........................................................................ 12 Commercial Real Estate..................................................................... 18 BUSINESS Columbia on the Grow..................................................................... 24 Who’s REDI?................................................................................... 27 Our Major Employers....................................................................... 28 The District...................................................................................... 30

information technology publishing systems specialist Christopher Miller

executive leadership chairman and founder Craig Williams

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HEALTH CARE Boone Hospital Center...................................................................... 34 University of Missouri Health Care...................................................... 36 Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital........................................ 38 More Options for Quality Care.......................................................... 40 EDUCATION Columbia Public Schools................................................................... 44 More Choices for Families................................................................. 46 University of Missouri: Mizzou Measures Up......................................... 50 Un iversity of Missouri and ABC Laboratories Team Up to Train Students for Biotech Careers................................................ 52 College Town: Higher Education Abounds............................................ 53

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ARTS & CULTURE Visual Arts....................................................................................... 57 Curtain Calls................................................................................... 59 RECREATION Play Like You Mean It in Columbia...................................................... 61 Columbia Parks & Recreation: Something for Everyone........................... 64 Columbia Parks & Recreation Sampler................................................. 67 Celebrate Life Columbia-Style............................................................. 68 COMMUNITY SERVICE......................................................................... 70 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS....................................................................... 71 PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS............................................................. 71

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AGE DISTRIBUTION (2010)

HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2010)

Columbia Boone County 0-4 years.............6,475.................... 10,155 5-9 years.............5,692 ..................... 9,513 10-14 years.........5,130 ..................... 9,090 15-19 years........11,035 .................. 14,681 20-24 years........21,656 .................. 24,870 25-34 years........17,635 .................. 24,715 35-44 years........11,370 .................. 18,609 45-54 years........11,233 .................. 19,824 55-59 years.........5,039...................... 8,916 60-64 years.........4,032...................... 7,197 65-74 years.........4,565...................... 8,113 75-84 years.........2,972...................... 4,666 >85 years ...........1,666...................... 2,293 Median age...........26.8......................... 29.6

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Columbia County Less than $10,000...........7,196 .......... 8,240 $10,000-$14,999...........3,260 .......... 4,446 $15,000-$24,999...........5,811 .......... 8,168 $25,000-$34,999...........5,318 .......... 7,197 $35,000-$49,999...........5,812........... 9,247 $50,000-$74,999...........7,023 ........ 11,003 $75,000-$99,999...........3,098 .......... 6,099 $100,000-$149,999.......3,483 .......... 6,246 $150,000-$199,999.......1,420 .......... 1,961 $200,000 or more...........1,140 .......... 2,032

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Median Household Income (2008-2012) Columbia: $43,084 Boone County: $47,786 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Columbia

Boone County

High School Grad or Higher........... 93.1%....................93.0% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher................... 54.5%....................47.3% Source: U.S. Census Bureau

CLIMATE Temperature, Monthly Averages (°F)

High Low

January.......................... 38........................ 21 February........................ 44........................ 25

UNEMPLOYMENT

March............................ 55........................ 34 Source: U.S. Department of Labor via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

October 2009 Columbia MSA: 6.6% U.S.: 9.9%

October 2011 Columbia MSA: 5.5% U.S.: 8.9%

October 2013 Columbia MSA: 4.4% U.S.: 7.3%

October 2010 Columbia MSA: 6.5% U.S.: 9.5%

October 2012 Columbia MSA: 4.5% U.S.: 7.9%

October 2014 Columbia MSA: 4.1% US: 5.8%

SPECIAL MENTIONS Mar-13....... Forbes.com.................... Top 25 Places to Retire in 2013 Mar-13....... Under 30 CEO............... #2 B est Small City for Young Entrepreneurs 2013 Mar-13....... Cities Journal................. #1 Small City in Missouri Aug-13....... SpareFoot...................... #6 Fastest-Growing College Town Aug-13....... Livability........................ #4 Top College Town 2013 Dec-13....... Milken Institute............... #1 Best-Performing Small City Jan-14........ NerdWallet.................... #3 Best City for Job Seekers in Missouri May-14...... Forbes.com.................... #3 Best Small City for Job Growth May-14...... Movoto.......................... #3 Most Exciting Place in Missouri Jul-14......... Forbes.com.................... #6 B est Small Place for Business and Careers Aug-14....... Best College Reviews....... #29 Best College Town in America Sep-14....... Livability........................ #50 Best Place to Live

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April.............................. 66........................ 44 May............................... 75........................ 54 June............................... 83........................ 63 July................................ 88........................ 67 August........................... 87........................ 65 September...................... 79........................ 56 October.......................... 67........................ 45 November...................... 54........................ 35 December....................... 41........................ 24 Average Precipitation (inches) January................................................... 1.92 February................................................. 2.34 March..................................................... 2.91 April....................................................... 4.49 May........................................................ 4.98 June........................................................ 4.47 July......................................................... 4.37 August.................................................... 4.36 September............................................... 3.87 October................................................... 3.31 November............................................... 3.25 December................................................ 2.44 Source: Weather.com

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EMPLOYMENT BY SECTORS (2013) Agriculture...........................................150 Mining...................................................43 Construction......................................3,111 Manufacturing...................................3,824 Wholesale Trade................................2,371 Retail Trade.....................................11,168 Transportation/Warehousing..............1,377 Information........................................1,319 Finance & Insurance...........................3,610 Real Estate & Rental/Leasing..............1,131 Professional and Technical Services.....3,942 Management of Companies................2,685 Administrative & Waste Services.........3,544 Educational Services...........................1,393 Health Care & Social Assistance.........7,879 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation.........800 Accommodation and Food Services.....9,208 Other Services (exc. Public Admin) ...........................2,107 Local Government..............................6,505 State Government............................16,977 Federal Government...........................2,487 Source: Missouri Economic Research & Information Center

COST OF LIVING INDEX (U.S. Average is 100) Composite.......................................... 94.9 Grocery Items..................................... 95.9 Housing.............................................. 86.0 Utilities............................................... 96.9 Transportation..................................... 94.8 Health Care...................................... 102.5 Miscellaneous..................................... 99.8 Source: Council for Community and Economic Research, 2Q2014

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Important Contacts

BOONE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 801 East Walnut Columbia, MO 65201 ww w.showmeboone.com Assessor............................................. 573-886-4270 Auditor............................................... 573-886-4275 Circuit Clerk....................................... 573-886-4000 Collector............................................. 573-886-4285 Commission........................................ 573-886-4305 County Clerk....................................... 573-886-4295 County Counselor................................ 573-886-4414 Court Administrator............................. 573-886-4060 GIS.................................................... 573-886-4325 Human Resources................................ 573-886-4395 Information Technology........................ 573-886-4315 Juvenile Justice Center......................... 573-886-4450 Juvenile Office.................................... 573-886-4200

Prosecuting Attorney........................... 573-886-4100 Public Administrator............................ 573-886-4190 Public Works...................................... 573-886-8515 Purchasing.......................................... 573-886-4392 Resource Management Planning.......................................... 573-886-4330 Inspections...................................... 573-886-4480 Sheriff’s Department............................ 573-875-1111 Treasurer............................................ 573-886-4365

UTILITIES (OTHER THAN CITY OF COLUMBIA) Alliance Water Resources, Inc. 573-874-8080 | ww w.alliancewater.com Ameren Missouri (Electric & Gas) 800-552-7583 | ww w.ameren.com Boone County Regional Sewer District 573-443-2774 Boone Electric Cooperative 573-449-4181 | ww w.booneelectric.coop Public Water Districts Consolidated Water Supply #1: 573-443-7494 Consolidated Water Supply #9: 573-474-9521

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Lamm Tech 660-827-9944 | ww w.lammtech.com

Bluebird Network, LLC 573-777-4200 | ww w.bluebirdnetwork.com

SOCKET 573-817-0000 | ww w.socket.net

Boone Electric Satellite Systems, Inc. 573-876-1266 | ww w.booneelectric.coop

Towner Communications Systems 573-874-3339 | ww w.calltcs.com

CenturyLink 573-886-3380 | ww w.centurylink.com

Mediacom (Cable TV, Internet, Telephone) 573-230-4279 | mediacomcable.com

Charter Business 314-706-7572 | ww w.charterbusiness.com

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RECYCLING

MEDIA - NEWSPAPERS

Advantage Metals Recycling 573-442-1771 | ww w.advantagerecycling.com

Columbia Business Times 573-499-1830 | ww w.columbiabusinesstimes.com

City of Columbia Public Works 573-874-6278 | ww w.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks

Columbia Daily Tribune 573-815-1500 | ww w.columbiatribune.com

CoMo Recycling (electronics) 573-219-0012 | ww w.comorecycling.com

The Columbia Missourian 573-882-5700 | ww w.columbiamissourian.com

Mid-Mo Recycling (electronics) 573-474-3997 | ww w.midmorecycling.com

MEDIA - RADIO

LIBRARY SYSTEM Columbia Public Library & Daniel Boone Regional Library 100 W. Broadway, Columbia 573-443-3161 | ww w.dbrl.org Southern Boone County Public Library 109 N. Main Street Ashland, MO 65010 573-657-7378 | ww w.dbrl.org Daniel Boone Regional Library Bookmobile & Outreach Department 800-324-4806 | ww w.dbrl.org/outreach

Bott Radio Network (89.9 FM) 573-647-6285 | ww w.bottradionetwork.com Cumulus Broadcasting 573-449-4141 | ww w.cumulus.com/listen KBIA-FM 573.882.3431 | kbia.org KXEO & KWWR Radio (96 FM) 573-581-5500 | ww w.kwwr.com Zimmer Radio & Marketing Group 573-875-1099 ww w.zimmercommunications.com MEDIA - TELEVISION STATIONS Columbia Access Television 573-442-4447 | columbiaaccess.tv KMOS-TV Missouri PBS 573-814-9208 | ww w.kmos.org KOMU 8 573-882-8888 | ww w.komu.com KRCG 573-443-1300 ww w.connectmidmissouri.com The Networks of Mid-Missouri ABC17/FOX22/MeTV/MyZOUTV

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TRANSPORTATION MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct 573-256-1991 moexpress.com/moxolrs Taxi Terry’s 573-441-1414 ww w.taxiterryscolumbia.com Tiger Trolley Tours 573-567-0850 ww w.tigertrolley.net White Knight Limousine & Coach 573-814-5466 ww w.gowhiteknight.com

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Since 1905, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce has been a voluntary, member-supported organization of business, industrial and professional people who are dedicated to developing, promoting and maintaining a sound and healthy economic climate for Columbia.

CHAMBER PROGRAMS & SERVICES The Chamber hosts a variety of programs throughout the year to give our members the opportunity to build and solidify relationships.

Four Quarterly Membership Breakfasts are held each year, as well as the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, Economic Outlook Conference, Small Business Week, Business Showcase, Mayor’s Appreciation Breakfast, Agricultural Recognition Banquet, Legislative Reception, and Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Within the Chamber’s three divisions there are monthly luncheons, mixers, volunteer events and the ATHENA® International Awards Banquet.

The Chamber strives to promote economic development in Columbia and Boone County.

One way this is achieved is by working closely with Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) to promote positive economic expansion in Columbia and Boone County while maintaining a high quality of life. In addition, the Chamber’s Centennial Investors Angel Investor Network was created to meet the early capital needs of university and private sector entrepreneurs. The organization assists with bringing to market exciting ideas generated in university labs and private businesses.

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce takes their role of advocating for the business community seriously. The Chamber’s Government Affairs

2014 LEADERSHIP VISIT

Committee provides leadership, information and advocacy that enhances the economic environment and represents the political interests of the Columbia business community. One of the key components of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts is to develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to establish and nurture positive relationships with local, state and national elected officials.

In addition, the Chamber has taken a proactive position of ensuring the business community is represented on the Columbia City Council by endorsing candidates they believe will best protect the free enterprise system. The endorsement process is member-driven and dependent on the business environment within the community and needs of the Chamber. Should the Council be grossly unsympathetic to reasonable business requests, endorsements can serve as a positive way to encourage change. The actual endorsement of a candidate is not arbitrarily decided.

The endorsement of candidates is decided upon

On October 28-30, 2014, a group of 35 business leaders and Chamber staff headed to Knoxville, Tenn., for our firstever Leadership Visit! The trip included a diverse delegation comprised of leaders from our community’s public, private and nonprofit sectors. Delegates met with business leaders from Knoxville to discuss challenges and opportunities their community is facing. The visit also provided an opportunity for interaction among business and civic leaders and facilitated exchange of best practices and lessons learned. The topics covered while we were in Knoxville included public/

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by a group referred to as the Endorsement Task Force and ultimately the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The Chamber works to actively develop leaders within the community. The Leadership Columbia Program seeks to identify and nurture future leaders who can guide our community to achieve the economic vitality that will provide lasting benefit for the future. The Junior Leadership Columbia Program works to motivate high school students and develop their potential for community leadership.

Print and digital communications provide exposure and keep members up-to-date on local businesses and Chamber and community activities. These publications include the weekly Chamber Activities Calendar, monthly Chamber Business Line Newsletter; the annual Chamber magazine, Columbia: Live. Learn. Work.

Play. and Membership Directory; the annual State Legislative Agenda; and the Chamber’s website.

private partnerships in improving air service, regional economic development efforts, building an entertainment center in the downtown, marketing our community as a sports and tourism destination, funding a quality public education system and improving business and local government relations.

In addition to educational sessions, delegates toured the Knoxville Metropolitan Airport, Scripps Interactive, the Market Square, University of Tennessee Athletic Facilities, the Knox County Science Technology Engineering and Math Academy, and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

CHAMBER DIVISIONS AMBASSADORS Purpose: To reinforce the Chamber’s mission in the hope of advancing economic development in Columbia and the surrounding trade area by “helping celebrate what’s important to you …

Your Business!”

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS IN COLUMBIA (EPIC) Purpose: To engage, develop and celebrate emerging leaders through professional growth opportunities and social interactions.

WOMEN’S NETWORK Purpose: To connect, empower and engage members through leadership development, educational opportunities and innovative outreach.

CHAMBER COMMITTEES AGRIBUSINESS & BIOSCIENCE COMMITTEE Purpose: To support and stimulate growth of agribusiness and build awareness within the Chamber and surrounding community.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE Purpose: To assure financial solvency of the Chamber.

BUSINESS SHOWCASE COMMITTEE Purpose: To provide a networking/sales/ marketing opportunity for business professionals.

CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Purpose: To provide a networking opportunity between business professionals, friends, clients or prospects while enjoying a day on the Links. The money raised goes to support and build Chamber programs.

EMERGING ISSUES COMMITTEE Purpose: To provide a forum to discuss critical issues that are affecting the business community.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Purpose: To provide leadership, information and advocacy that enhances the economic environment and represents the political interests of the Columbia business community.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Purpose: To encourage, grow and educate our members on the importance of active involvement with Chamber activities.

SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Purpose: To promote the growth, profitability and recognition of business.

Who is the Chamber?

WHAT IS OUR MISSION? The mission of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce is to lead our community, drive commerce in our region and advance community and regional collaborations, thereby enhancing the quality of where we live, learn, work and play.

WHAT IS OUR VISION? Through persistent commitment to our mission, we see a future characterized by unprecedented achievements in both public policy and economic vitality. We are dedicated to nurturing and providing leadership to ensure community aspirations become realities.

WHAT ARE OUR STRATEGIC ISSUES?

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN STEERING Purpose: To plan and implement the Total Resource Campaign, the Chamber’s annual fundraising campaign.

• Increase employment opportunities in Columbia

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Purpose: To facilitate discussion and decisionmaking to improve highway and roadway transportation infrastructure in the Columbia area.

• Become more externally focused to increase Chamber impact

CONTACT THE CHAMBER Columbia Chamber of Commerce 300 S. Providence Road P.O. Box 1016 Columbia, MO 65205 Phone: 573-874-1132 Fax: 573-443-3986 Online: ColumbiaMOChamber.com Facebook: facebook.com/COMOChamber

Twitter: twitter.com/COMOChamber

• Improve the economic development opportunities for the Columbia area

• Affect culture and attitudes • I dentify and nurture future leaders HOW IS THE CHAMBER FUNDED? The Chamber is a nonprofit, 501(c)6 organization funded by membership dues, programming and events.

WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS? Members include businesses of all sizes, from one-person shops to large corporations. Approximately 80% of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce membership is small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

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t’s no secret that Columbia is growing. In addition to a student population that increases annually, the city is attracting families who are relocating to take advantage of lower home prices, great job opportunities and an excellent quality of life. The American Institute for Economic Research named Columbia one of the top 10 college towns in the nation. Offering an attractive combination of small-town friendliness and a low cost of living, the city has also been ranked one of the best places to live in the United States by MSN.com and magazines such as Money, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, and Men’s Journal. Home to nationally recognized public schools, prestigious colleges and universities and offering residents year-round entertainment venues, including dozens of cultural festivals, the

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city also offers easy access to outdoor recreation including Rock Bridge State Park and the MKT Trail for bicycling and hiking.

According to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Columbia has a cost of living composite score of 94.9 for the second quarter of 2014, which means $100 worth of goods purchased in an average U.S. city would only cost $94.90 in Columbia.

The average sales price of homes in Boone County is $192,847, according to latest statistics from the Columbia Board of Realtors. Existing family homes have an average sales price of $183,842 and new construction homes have an average sales price of $266,472. The average time that homes stay on the market is 65 days, with the supply of inventory currently

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5.63 months. In 2013, a total of 1753 homes were sold. Figures reported by the U.S. Census Bureau show a home ownership rate of 48.6% in Columbia, with 37.3% of the population occupying rental properties.

For the week ending Dec. 10, 2014, Trulia reported there were 1,297 resale and new homes in Columbia with an average listing price of $255,974. According to Trulia.com the most popular zip code in the Columbia area is 65203, an area west of Providence and south of I-70. The residential area includes homes near the University of Missouri campus, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and the Eagle Bluffs Conservation area.

The real estate market in Columbia/Boone County has remained strong even while other regions have suffered, says Alice Leeper of RE/MAX Boone Realty. “There is always a demand for homes from faculty at the university and professionals relocating here for business,” she says.

Leeper advises new families moving to the area to familiarize themselves with the boundaries that realtors refer to when describing neighborhoods in the area. Columbia’s north/south boundary runs along Interstate 70 and the east/ west boundary is Rangeline (north of I-70) and Providence (south of I-70.) Popular neighborhoods on the North Side include Vanderveen, Auburn Hills, Parkade, Forest Ridge and Valley View Gardens. The South Side also offers attractive homes in areas that include The Hamlet, Thornbrook, Stonecrest, Quail Creek, Broadway Farms, Kay Lake Estates, Heritage Meadows and Old Hawthorne.

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Newer developments include the Somerset Village subdivision that will feature 200 single-family homes. The development offers easy access to Muriel Williams Battle High School and is near the new elementary school slated to open in 2015. Parkside Estates, adjacent to Rock Ridge Memorial Park, will offer 65 single-family homes and 11 duplexes.

Beacon Street Properties has been building new homes and developing neighborhoods in Columbia since 2006. A variety of designs from starter to luxury homes are available in the Magnolia Falls, Oak Park, Steeplechase Estates and Smithton Ridge neighborhoods with prices ranging from $185,000 to $399,000.

Bristol Lake is an upscale development with custom properties built by Girard Homes. It is located within walking distance of Perry Phillips Lake Park, a 140-acre public park featuring a 40-acre lake with a fishing dock, boat ramp and walking/biking trails, and it is just minutes from downtown and close to Tolton Catholic High School.

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The median monthly gross residential rent in the Columbia metro area was $781 in 2013, slightly higher than the Missouri median gross rent of $734, but far lower than the U.S. median gross rent of $905. The Census ACS Survey reported that average gross rent for Columbia is now 5.46% lower than it was in 2012.

Nancy Galloway with Callahan & Galloway, Inc., says rental apartments tend to be most heavily concentrated near the University of Missouri campus to accommodate the city’s large student population. “In recent years Columbia has seen

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COLUMBIA RENTAL RATES Real Gross Median Rent Histor y for Columbia 2009.................................................................................... $801 2010.................................................................................... $773 2011.................................................................................... $782 2012.................................................................................... $786 2013.................................................................................... $781 Real Gross Median Rent Histor y for Missouri 2009.................................................................................... $721 2010.................................................................................... $726 2011.................................................................................... $731 2012.................................................................................... $717 2013.................................................................................... $734 Real Gross Median Rent Histor y for the United States 2009.................................................................................... $909 2010.................................................................................... $910 2011.................................................................................... $900 2012.................................................................................... $897 2013.................................................................................... $905 Source: ww  w.deptofnumbers.com

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COLUMBIA HOUSING TRENDS Single-Family Home Trends Home ownership rate, 2008-2012............... 48.6% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Single Family Home Sales in Boone County 2009 ........................................................

2010 ........................................................

2011 ........................................................

2012 ........................................................

2013 .........................................................

2014 (through October)................................

1,708 1,592 1,514 1,887 2,130 1,753

New Construction Single Family Home Sales in Boone County 2009 ............................................................

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2011 ............................................................

2012 ............................................................

2013.............................................................

2014 (through October)...................................

186 231 190 267 273 226

New Construction Average Sold Price 2009..................................................... $208,239 2010..................................................... $211,211 2011..................................................... $230,059 2012..................................................... $232,514 2013..................................................... $250,019 2014 (through October. . .......................... $276,978 Single Family Homes Average Sold Price in Boone County 2009 .................................................... $172,381 2010 .................................................... $176,012 2011 .................................................... $183,066 2012 .................................................... $185,244 2013 .................................................... $186,331 2014 (through October)........................... $192,037 Single Family Homes Median Sold Price in Boone County 2009 .................................................... $150,250 2010 .................................................... $150,250 2011 .................................................... $158,500 2012 .................................................... $158,900 2013 .................................................... $163,000 2014 (through October. . .......................... $169,250 Source: Columbia Board of REALTORS®

an apartment building boom that coincides with the increasing demand from students at the university,” she says.

Campus View Apartments offer two and four bedroom apartments with close proximity to the MU campus. Amenities include a pool, hot tub, fitness center, basketball court, clubhouse with a flat-screen TV, and shuttle service to the university. Campus Lodge offers fully furnished four-bedroom, four-bath apartments with rates that include utilities. Students have the option of finding their own roommates or using the company’s roommate matching service. Common areas include a 24-hour fitness center,

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24-hour computer lab, basketball and sand volleyball courts, tanning beds, and a free video/game library.

Developers Nathan and Jon Odle are the force behind five Brookside apartment complexes located just blocks from the University of Missouri.

The furnished apartments feature two to four bedrooms and range in price from $650 to $1000. Aspen Heights, The Domain, The Grove and The Den at Grindstone Parkway are other new housing developments with modern living spaces that are a far cry from the basic dorm rooms and no-frills college apartments of the past.

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Mills Properties also manages several apartment complexes in the Columbia area. Tiger Village, located in West Columbia, offers rental apartments from one to three bedrooms priced from $500 and up. Amenities include a pool and clubhouse, covered balconies, ceiling fans, walkin closets, and cable access. The pet-friendly property has a dog park on-site. Boulder Springs in central Columbia appeals to students, working professionals and retirees seeking maintenance-free living. Located just a mile from the University of Missouri campus, it’s close to shopping and equipped with granite countertops,

fireplaces, large bedrooms, a pool, clubhouse and all appliances.

The District is a live/work/play environment that continues to attract couples, working professionals and empty nesters who want to live close to shopping, restaurants, attractions and historic architecture. Situated in the heart of central downtown, the revitalized area has become a prime location for mixed-use development. Upscale lofts and apartments are attracting new residents who like the close proximity to over 110 shops and over 90 bars and restaurants all within walking distance. The former Parker

Furniture store on North Tenth was converted to a mixed-use property with residential/commercial space in the arts district, and The Lofts at Ninth has added additional floors of one and two bedroom residences with 20,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space for shops and services. Located across from the University of Missouri, it offers one and two bedroom units with upscale amenities including hardwood floors, granite countertops, private balconies and baths with Jacuzzi tubs. One bedroom units rent for $1299 and two bedroom units are priced at $699 to $999 per bedroom.

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce directory is a great place to begin your search for a licensed realtor or apartment management firm.

Our members will be delighted to share their knowledge of the area and help you find your dream home.

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olumbia grabbed the number one spot as Best Performing Small City on the Milkin Institute’s annual review of U.S. Best Performing Cities. The city also ranked #6 on Forbes’ 2014 list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers and was named the #7 Mid-Size City on Area Development’s 2014 Leading Locations list.

With all those accolades rolling in, it’s no wonder the city is experiencing growing interest from businesses seeking to relocate.

In its 2014 Commercial Realty Market Report, Plaza Commercial Realty reports a tightening of the commercial market in Boone County, with vacancy rates declining in the retail, office and industrial sectors. Total Market Inventory ranked by percent of product type included 36.3% retail, 24.77% office and 39.19% industrial. On the retail front, Columbia has a vacancy rate of 4.95% compared to the U.S. vacancy rate of 10.30% in 2014. Columbia’s vacancy rate has seen a steady decline over the last five years, according to Paul Land, owner of Plaza Commercial Realty. Land says the cost per square foot of Class A retail space ranges from $16 to $18, and

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for Class B space the price per square foot is $10 to $12. Those prices reflect 80 percent of the market.

Maly Commercial Realty has worked with a number of nationally known retail clients including Staples, Applebees, Kohl’s, Lowes and others. “We strive to find the right site for each client at a price that fits their budget, keeping in mind the importance of their store-opening timeline,” explains Gina Rende. Maly offers a wide selection of retail, office, industrial and multi-family properties as well as land ready for development.

The area’s commercial realtors report there are properties available to suit a variety of needs, from retail and office to industrial. Available properties downtown in the desirable District area include 700 Cherry, the Bank of America building at 800 Cherry and the Parker Furniture Building. The Orr Street Lofts is a new multi-use building in the North Village Arts District.

The ground floor offers restaurant and office space, while the upper floors are residential. The 910 East Broadway Office Suites are restored offices located above a local eatery. Amenities include Broadway frontage and the offices have a loft-like ambience with common areas.

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REDI (Regional Economic Development, Inc.) maintains a database of available sites and buildings and provides comprehensive data on area demographics, state and regional incentive programs, tax credits and other resources that can assist businesses relocating to Boone County.

The agency frequently works with companies seeking larger properties and land for industrial and warehousing needs. As an example of current listings, 2510 Vandiver Drive, built in 1963, offers 200,000 square feet of industrial space that can be expanded or subdivided. Zoned for light industrial, the 16.3-acre site has 20-foot ceiling height at the center and 16-foot side walls, with 100,000 square feet currently available, including six loading docks. The location also has a rail spur for the Columbia Terminal Railroad, which connects with the Norfolk Southern.

Other Boone County properties include the North County Commercial Park, Horizons West Industrial Park and Discovery Ridge Research Park. Discovery Ridge offers close proximity to the resources of the University of Missouri. The Paris Road industrial corridor is a prime location for factories, warehouses and distribution centers with easy access to US Hwy 63 and I-70.

Additional information on land and properties may be found at the REDI website (ww  w.columbiaredi.com). The Columbia Chamber of Commerce membership directory is another great source for finding commercial real estate agents with the expertise to handle a variety of project needs.

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Columbia on the Grow

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ith a booming tech industry and close proximity to the University of Missouri’s research facilities, Columbia provides fertile ground for high-tech companies and startups—and those outside the community are taking notice. In 2013, Columbia was named “Best Small City” in the Milken Institute’s report on the best-performing cities in the United States—a jump of nine spots from the previous year. In addition to the thriving high-tech industry and startup friendly environment, Columbia earned the accolade because of its growing telecommunications industry, its lower-than-average unemployment rate and its large student population, which drives retail activity.

In 2014, Columbia was ranked No. 6 on Forbes’ list of best small places for businesses and careers and No. 3 on Forbes’ list of best small cities for jobs. Big employers of the last decade include IBM, which has created more than 800 information technology jobs, and Veterans United, which in 2012 was named the No. 1 job

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creator in Missouri and 29th in the nation, adding nearly 1,500 employees since 2002. In 2014, eight Columbia-based companies appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The top ranked of these was AdKarma, a video supply platform, which was ranked No. 31.

Although Columbia has experienced growth in many sectors, including education, life sciences, human and animal health, information technology, and insurance, high-tech industries continue to play a strong role in the local business climate. The research capabilities of the university continue to attract tech companies, and recently local businesses have seen success with the commercialization of university-based research projects.

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expansion project expected to create 50 new jobs over five years. Its parent company, Nanova Inc., was founded in 2007 by four researchers, two from the University of Missouri. In 2003, a combination of grants and venture capital funding allowed NBI to be launched as a spinoff company focused on nanotechnology research and bringing groundbreaking discoveries to the marketplace. In October 2014, the company announced FDA approval for its first product and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility. The company also currently has additional products under FDA review.

This expansion is a good example of how Columbia benefits from technology developed at the university and later commercialized in the community. “Before building their manufacturing facility in Columbia, the founder, Dr. Hao Li, received millions in venture capital funding from China and licensed the technology from the university,” says REDI Executive Vice President Bernie Andrews. “It’s an exciting example of marketable research coming out of the university.”

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BUSINESS RESOURCES Recently ranked by CEO Magazine as second in the country for small communities with CEOs under the age of 30, Columbia prioritizes fueling the entrepreneurial spirit among young professionals. It does this through a combination of innovative University of Missouri programs and assistance from resources like Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI).

The University of Missouri Small Business and Technology Center assists entrepreneurs with pre-venture, startup and other business issues, including financial planning, marketing, technology, product development and commercialization. The center provides technical assistance, helps procure research funds and government contracts, and provides counseling and seminars on a variety of topics. For more information, visit missouribusiness.net.

The Downtown Incubator at 500 E. Walnut St. offers affordable office space for entrepreneurs in a creative and collaborative environment to mentor and physically accommodate startups. The Incubator’s mission is to stimulate technology entrepreneurship jobs while providing services and resources, including assistance with planning, financing, research and product development. The Downtown Incubator is sponsored and managed through a partnership of REDI and the Small Business and Technology Development Center. For more information, call 573-442-8303.

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The Life Science Business Incubator at Monsanto Place is owned by the University of Missouri and operated by the Missouri Innovation Center. Led by experienced business advisors, the program offers assistance with planning, financing, research and product development and also helps incubate ventures by providing a variety of resources. For details, call 573-884-0496 or visit muincubator.com.

The Entrepreneurship Alliance (EA) is available to a select number of University of Missouri students pursuing the undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship. The program includes networking luncheons with local entrepreneurs, specialized internships and team-building activities, all designed to help students develop the confidence and passion they need to succeed with a startup. For more information, call 573-882-9026.

The Business Accelerator Program, began in 2014 and sponsored

by REDI and the University of Missouri Small Business and Technology Center, provides counseling, funding, and training for startups. Designed to promote entrepreneurship from within the city, the program accepts applications from new entrepreneurs and members of the downtown business incubator.

Musao (museao.com) and Innovatd (innovatd.com) are additional resources for startups. Museao offers a modern workspace promoting creativity, collaboration and networking, while Innovatd provides mentoring, funding, marketing and management expertise.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARKS Columbia is home to three Missouri-certified business/industrial sites.

The 325-acre Ewing Industrial offers multiple transmission lines, as well as electric, broadband and a water supply. Sutter Industrial is a development-ready property offering road access and a full range of utility-supporting infrastructure. Discovery Ridge Research Park is an ideal location for tenants who want to be near the intellectual and research resources of the University of Missouri.

INCENTIVES REDI offers assistance to businesses through a variety of incentive programs. Local opportunities include electric rate incentives, no local earnings tax, sales-based local taxes, moderate property tax rates and community development block grants, available outside the city limits for public infrastructure. State assistance includes industrial revenue bond financing for qualifying projects, reduced rate financing, low-interest loans and incentive financing for large development projects. Other items of interest to businesses include attractive tax credits, tax exemptions and assistance with training, recruiting and screening potential employees. For more information, visit columbiaredi.com.

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Who Is REDI?

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egional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), a nonprofit, public/private partnership founded in 1988, strives to provide increased economic opportunities in Columbia and Boone County while maintaining the community’s high quality of life.

REDI has attracted numerous companies that have expanded and diversified Columbia/ Boone County’s economic base, providing quality jobs and generating tax revenue. The organization has recruited businesses of varying sizes, including IBM and Linen King, and collaborates with the University of Missouri on commercializing research projects, including Beyond Meat and Nanova Biomaterials. REDI worked with Northwest Medical Isotopes and BioPharma Service, Inc., before each chose Columbia as the location for facilities.

To help existing companies with retention and expansion, REDI works on workforce development. Noticing a gap in employee training, the organization collaborated with employers, the Columbia Area Career Center and Moberly Area Community College to create the Mechatronics program, which prepares students for careers in the manufacturing industry with specialized training equipment.

REDI Programs like the Ignition Entrepreneurial Summit and Ignition Pitch Competition foster entrepreneurship and promote incentives designed to help startups thrive.

And 1 Million Cups, a national program started by the Kauffmann Foundation with a REDI-run chapter in Columbia, holds weekly events where

entrepreneurs present startups to an audience of mentors and like-minded individuals. Startups also can utilize REDI’s Downtown Incubator, launched in 2012 as an affordable, around-theclock office and resource space.

To facilitate companies looking to open a facility or move to Columbia, REDI acts as a onestop shop, serving as the main point of contact for companies requesting information and coordinating community tours and leader introductions. REDI serves as a liaison for government entities to provide information on incentive programs and resources that can assist businesses’ relocation to Boone County and provides area

demographics and data from labor availability studies. The organization also assists in groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies and helps employers connect with employee recruiting and job training programs.

The secret to REDI’s track record of success lies in collaboration between public and private sectors, says Bernie Andrews, the organization’s executive vice president. “REDI was unique when we were first incorporated because the university, city, county and private sector were all members of the organization from the beginning. And they’ve all continued to work well together.”

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Our Major Employers

University of Missouri (MU)*........................8,708 University Hospital & Clinics........................4,487 Columbia Public Schools..............................2,141 Boone Hospital Center.................................1,623 Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital**............1,374 City of Columbia........................................1,354 Veterans United Home Loans .......................1,100 State Farm Insurance Companies..................1,168 Shelter Insurance Companies........................1,078

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MBS Textbook Exchange.................................919 Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.............................706 Columbia College..........................................686 Joe Machens Dealerships................................653 State of Missouri (excludes MU).......................542 Kraft Foods Columbia.....................................516 ABC Laboratories, Inc.....................................398 Boone County Government.............................376 MidwayUSA..................................................325

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Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories............306 US Postal Service...........................................303 Schneider Electric: Square D...........................272 Boone County National Bank..........................264 ~ US Department of Agriculture.......................258 3M...............................................................258 CenturyLink...................................................255 ~ PepsiCo (Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats)..................240 OTSCON......................................................240 Woodhaven..................................................232 Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance...............218 MFA, Inc.......................................................203 Source: Unless noted, individual companies, per REDI ~ 2012 Figures *Includes MU, Extension and System employees ** Federal Office of Personnel ***Missouri Office of Personnel

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The District

The District, Columbia’s premier downtown neighborhood, is a vibrant area offering an eclectic mix of shopping, restaurants, attractions and historic architecture. Bounded by three colleges and home to 103 bars and restaurants, 176 retailers, and 228 office and professional services, it’s the true heartbeat of Columbia.

A welcoming environment for business owners and creative types alike, The District includes a thriving arts district with galleries, artist studios, museums and performance venues and also is home to a wealth of creative companies in fields as diverse as media, advertising and architecture.

The multitude of businesses and organizations within its boundaries makes The District a vibrant atmosphere: Each day, more than 23,000 employees travel into the area, and more than 38,000 students and 13,000

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faculty and staff are within walking distance of its shops, restaurants and performance venues.

Working to keep The District thriving is the Downtown Community Improvement District, the CID, an independent organization dedicated to promoting the area, increasing its economic vitality, recruiting new businesses and hosting events, all the while preserving its historic architecture and aesthetic. Governed by a board of directors representing property and business owners, as well as residents, the CID works to ensure The District is a safe, clean and engaging environment.

Some of the CID’s recent projects have included providing free wi-fi, installing banners and completing a variety of streetscape improvements. They’ve also supported a long-term beautification project called Avenue of the Columns, which includes plans for sidewalk enhancements

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and promotion of the historic importance of the iconic columns at the University and Courthouse.

Other community and city completed projects that the CID supported include the restoration of the historic Missouri Theatre and Phase II of Flat Branch Park and the MKT/Katy Trail, which included routing the MKT Trail under Locust and Elm streets, making it safer and easier for commuters and visitors to get to The District by bike or foot.

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on cleanliness. The Clean Team, which provides maintenance services beyond what the city supplies, sweeps sidewalks, cleans kiosks and removes stickers from light poles. Run through a partnership with Douglass High School, the program provides job training for young people, who are certified as Columbia Tourism Ambassadors. In 2014, the program won a Downtown Merit Award from the International Downtown Association.

The past years have seen an increase in residential and commercial properties. Expanded parking downtown makes experiencing The District hassle-free, and those drawn to the historic architecture, cafes, festivals and galleries can live in new upscale lofts and apartments. In addition, the recently completed Broadway Hotel and the renovated Tiger Hotel provide visitors with easy access to The District, and also increase downtown meeting space.

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Locals and visitors flock to The District’s annual events, which include The True/False Film Festival, Living Windows Festival, Movies in the Park and Columbia Eve Fest, while ongoing events and exhibits at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts and the State Historical Society also attract crowds. Each week sees The District’s calendar packed with live performances in venues ranging from clubs and blues bars to coffee houses and renovated theaters.

To explore all The District has to offer, visit discoverthedistrict.com, which includes information on shops, restaurants, hotels and other points of interest, as well as available properties, and also offers resources for businesses interested in relocating downtown.

Ranked the best place in Missouri to open restaurant, the best place in Missouri to start a business, the best small city in the nation for startups and one of the best college towns in America, it’s clear that Columbia is a great place to live, to work and to play.

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such as audiology, clinical behavioral treatment, an employee assistance program, an infectious disease program, pain management services, pediatrics, a sleep center, supportive care, weight loss assistance and a wound healing center.

Boone Hospital recently opened the Stewart Cancer Center, a collaboration with legendary college basketball coach Norm Stewart and his wife, Virginia. The Stewart Cancer Center provides advanced cancer screening and treatment options, including 3D mammography, lung cancer screening, colon cancer screening and a beautiful new inpatient treatment unit located inside the hospital’s LEED gold South Tower addition.

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oone Hospital Center has a tradition of health care excellence in Mid-Missouri. Ever since the hospital opened in 1921, the physicians and staff at Boone Hospital have worked together to improve the health of our region.

Boone Hospital has always been a community hospital. It was the community in Boone County that voted, in 1919, to first create the hospital, approving a plan to spend $100,000 to construct what was originally called Boone County Hospital. A physician, Dr. Frank Nifong, was one of the biggest proponents. He would later become the hospital’s chief of staff.

Following the success at the polls, five residents were appointed as the first Boone Hospital board of trustees. Among their first tasks was selecting a site for the hospital. The trustees eventually settled on purchasing four acres along East Broadway. This would become the Boone Hospital campus. It is the site where the greatly expanded hospital still sits today.

On Dec. 10, 1921, the community turned out in great numbers to witness the hospital’s grand

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opening ceremony. History has it that buggies and cars were parked on both sides of the streets for blocks around. Residents squeezed inside the doorway, crowded through the main corridor and up the stairway to help celebrate their new hospital.

Just days later, the first patients arrived. Then on Christmas Eve, the first Boone Baby was born.

ADVANCED CARE From this humble beginning, Boone Hospital grew to become today’s 397-bed hospital, offering the region’s most advanced care across a full spectrum of service line offerings.

As part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, Boone is known for its advanced cardiology care, obstetrics services, neurology expertise, surgical specialists and orthopedic excellence.

The hospital has a full-service emergency department, a rehabilitation unit, a clinical laboratory and cutting edge radiology services. In addition, Boone has a host of specialized programs serving a wide variety of medical needs

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Across these service lines, the hospital is fortunate to have the service of approximately 350 physicians, many of whom were trained at some of the most prestigious universities and medical schools.

While the hospital employs some of these physicians directly, most doctors who practice at Boone Hospital belong to private physician practice groups in mid-Missouri.

These physician groups include some of the most respected large practices in the region, including the Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists at the Missouri Heart Center, Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Missouri Cancer Associates, Columbia Surgical Associates, Neurology Inc., Urology Associates, Women’s Health Associates and many more practices of all sizes.

The collaboration between Boone Hospital and our physicians creates the outstanding care that mid-Missourians have come to expect.

The care at Boone Hospital is regularly recognized by national organizations such as Solucient, Thompson Reuters, The Joint Commission, National Research Corporation, PRC, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the American Heart Association, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Becker’s Hospital Review and others.

A leading consumer magazine also recently rated Boone Hospital as the second safest hospital in Missouri. The hospital also topped the magazine’s rankings as the state’s safest hospital for surgery.

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University of Missouri Health Care

MU Health Care has garnered its share of awards lately – everything from recognition as one of the top hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report to being top-ranked nationally as “Most Wired” for advances in medical information technology.

But to the medical insiders at MU Health Care, one recent award is especially meaningful, because it recognizes what matters most to patients and their families – quality and safety of care.

That award is the University HealthSystem Consortium Quality Leadership Award; MU Health Care was one of only 12 academic medical centers out of 141 in the nation to receive the award in 2014.

The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) is a national organization comprised of most of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

UHC’s annual rankings are generally looked upon as the best, most nonbiased, national quality-measurement system for the nation’s most prestigious academic hospitals.

“This honor means a lot to us because it compares us to our peers – the nation’s best research and teaching hospitals,” said Kristin Hahn-Cover, M.D., chief quality officer. “It reflects our aggressive push to continually improve quality of care and patient safety. “

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MU Health Care is in good company in the UHC rankings; other 2014 UHC Quality Leadership Award winners include: • NYU Langone Medical Center • Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center • Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak • Rush University Medical Center • University of Utah Health Care • The University of Kansas Hospital • Emory University Hospital • University of Missouri Health Care • Cleveland Clinic • Houston Methodist Hospital • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center “Quality and safety are top issues at all hospitals these days, so for us to rank among the top performers in a crowded and impressive field makes us very proud,” said Stevan Whitt, M.D., chief medical officer for

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the University of Missouri Health System. “I am grateful to our physicians and hospital staff. We’re fortunate to have them here in Columbia.”

The University of Missouri Health System is one of only four academic medical centers in Missouri and 141 in the United States.

The majority of physicians who practice at MU Health Care hospitals and clinics are faculty of the MU School of Medicine. These physicians collaborate as teams to provide the highest level of care for patients. Along with nurses and other clinical and non-clinical staff members, they offer patients a higher level of expertise, knowledge and advanced care that only an academic medical center can provide.

“One of MU’s core values is excellence,” said R. Bowen Loftin, chancellor of the University of Missouri. “This is one more confirmation that we continue to strive for — and achieve — excellence in all we do, including health care.”

A majority of the physicians practicing in Missouri today were trained at the MU School of Medicine. They refer many patients to MU Health Care, because they know MU Health Care can offer patients: • Doctors well versed in the latest treatments, technologies, research and innovations to treat patients and educate doctors for the future • The latest discoveries in medicine sooner; many are made here at MU • Opportunities to participate in clinical trials • Traveling clinics and telemedicine technology delivered to rural sites around the state • Patients and families who choose MU Health Care have access to many other unique resources including: • The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Network through its collaboration with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center • The region’s only Level 1 trauma center at University Hospital • The state’s only Women’s and Children’s Hospital • The region’s largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic hospital, the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute • The region’s only E.R. staffed 24/7 with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine medical teams at MU Children’s Hospital • Convenient primary care for minor illnesses and injuries at three Mizzou Quick Care clinics at all three Columbia Hy-Vee stores • More than 50 primary care doctors from the Department of Family and Community Medicine, which has been ranked in the top 10 such medical departments nationwide by U.S. News and World Report for more than 20 years in a row For more information about MU Health Care, please visit ww w.

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Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital

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he Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital is a general medical and surgical tertiary care teaching facility that is one of seven medical centers in the VA Heartland Network (VISN 15). In addition to outpatient clinics located at the facility, Truman VA currently operates eight community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) located at: • Fort Leonard Wood (Waynesville, MO) • Jefferson City, MO • Kirksville, MO • Lake of the Ozarks (Osage Beach, MO) • Marshfield, MO • Mexico, MO • Sedalia, MO • Saint James, MO Truman VA provides a full continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is committed to excellent patient care, education

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and research. The facility offers comprehensive care including primary care, medical and surgical specialties, behavioral health, rehabilitation medicine, and long-term care. Truman VA is a VA referral center for heart care services, including open heart surgery. Affiliated with the MU School of Medicine, the facility provides training opportunities for more than 900 medical students, resident physicians, nursing students and allied health students each year.

The facility serves the health care needs of Veterans in 44 Missouri counties and one county in Illinois, with a Veteran population of approximately 97,000. With the exception of Boone County, the area is considered rural.

The facility operates 123 beds (medical, surgical, acute psychiatry, long-term care and transitional residence). In FY 2014, Truman VA provided care for 37,000+ Veterans and exceeded 416,000 outpatient visits. Staff members work with and support referring facilities and practitioners while

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taking care of the patient care demands from local area Veterans. In FY 2014, the facility performed nearly 200 open-heart procedures.

A major construction project to replace/ renovate the facility’s operating room suite was approved in FY 2007, with the construction award made in June 2009. This project added approximately 25,000 square feet of new space and renovated 14,000 square feet of existing space for a new operatory suite with appropriate utilities and support space. The first phase was completed in May 2012, when the first surgical cases in the new OR suites were performed.

The entire project was completed in November 2013. This completion date was delayed because an additional fully equipped, hybrid operating suite dedicated for endovascular procedures was approved in FY 2011.

Several additional key construction projects are underway or will begin in FY 2015.

They include: a replacement intensive care unit;

relocation of cardiology, audiology and nuclear medicine; adding an additional floor to the ambulatory care building that will allow for expansion of oncology and the dental clinic; and a parking garage.

Affiliation with the MU School of Medicine provides opportunities for MU medical students to rotate through the facility and Truman VA pays for 88 resident physicians. Through educational agreements with several nursing schools and allied health training programs, approximately 900 students are trained at Truman VA every year.

There are several core areas of work done by research investigators at Truman VA, ranging from cardiovascular medicine to radiopharmaceutical sciences. VA research investigators work in conjunction with numerous MU medical school departments as well as the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Research Nuclear Reactor.

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Family Health & Dental Centers 1001 W. Worley Street, Columbia 573-886-6713 • ww w.fhcmo.org Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine & Surgery 1506 E. Broadway, Suite 220, Columbia 573-443-4511 ww w.missourifertility.com Midwest Sinus-Allergy Specialists 3401 Berrywood Drive, Suite 201, Columbia 573-815-0662 ww w.missourisinusallergy.com Missouri Vein Care 4004 Peach Court, Suite E, Columbia 573-449-2273 • ww w.missouriveincare.com Nichols Mohs & Skin Surgery 303 N. Keene Street, Suite 201, Columbia 573-876-1000 • ww w.nicholssurgery.com

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Providence Urgent Care 202 E. Nifong Boulevard, Columbia 573-874-6824 ww w.providenceurgentcare.com Urology Associates of Central Missouri 105 N. Keene Street, Suite 201, Columbia 573-499-4990 • ww w.mo-urology.com

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Gentiva Home Health 201 W Broadway Ste 2D, Columbia 573-256-4705 • ww w.gentiva.com

Physical Therapy Alternative Community Training (ACT) 2200 Burlington Street, Columbia 573-474-9446 • ww w.actservices.org

Home Instead Senior Care 1520 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia 573-442-4333 • ww w.homeinstead.com

Columbia Sport and Spine Rehabilitation 303 N Keene St Ste 102, Columbia 573-443-0225

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Phoenix Home Care, Inc. 1410 I 70 Dr SW, Columbia 573-442-9911 • phoenixhomehc.com Platinum HomeCare 910 N College Ave Ste 3, Columbia 573-303-3880 Preferred Hospice of Missouri Central 1900 N. Providence Road, Suite 311, Columbia 573-499-4540 • ww w.preferredhospice.com

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olumbia Public Schools is the ninth-largest district in the state and includes 19 elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools and the Columbia Area Career Center, as well as an early childhood program. The Columbia School District received Accredited with Distinction status for the tenth year in a row, by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, citing educational advantages including a comprehensive curriculum and services at all grade levels as well as preschool and adult education programs. The District has also been recognized for its exceptional programs for at-risk students and students with disabilities and award-winning career education programs. Known for its emphasis on staff development and school improvement efforts, the District is also actively involved in several successful community partnerships and volunteer programs.

Over the last few years, the district completed projects from a 2010 voter-approved $120 million bond and has moved forward with projects designated from the 2012 voter-approved $50 million bond. Large-scale projects include Battle Elementary School and another new elementary school that will be located southwest of town. With a budget of $15,652,605 Battle Elementary is on target to open for summer school in June 2015. A groundbreaking for the new southwest elementary school was

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held in November 2014 and design work is progressing on schedule for the $23,450,000 project, which is slated for completion in the summer of 2016.

Other projects underway include the $10 million Early Childhood Learning Center to be located on the Lange Middle School campus, with completion expected in August 2017. Lange Middle School is also undergoing renovations, including an extensive kitchen remodel and expansion of the middle school at a cost of just over $2 million. Shepard Boulevard Elementary School is also being expanded with the addition of 28,000 square feet of classroom space, plus new lights, ceilings and other improvements for the existing building. The new building additions at Shepard and West Boulevard elementary schools, due for completion in December 2015, will eliminate 19 trailers from the schools and also provide new parking lots and fire suppression systems. A $50 million bond approved by voters in the spring of 2014 will be utilized for future projects designated by the district’s long-range planning committee.

In addition to building improvements, the District has continued to expand its technology services. Battle High School students began using iPads for increased access to educational resources in the fall of 2013 and the technology program was expanded in 2014 to include fifth grade classrooms across the district as well as advanced placement students at Rock Bridge and Hickman high schools.

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ENROLLMENT Total – 18,136 STAFFING RATIOS Students to all teachers: 13 to 1 Students to classroom teachers: 19 to 1 COLLEGE ENROLLMENT 76.2% of the district’s students attend college compared to 67.2% statewide.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECOGNITION • Benton, Blue Ridge, Fairview, Parkade and Russell Boulevard elementary schools received Energy Star Awards from the Environmental Protection Agency, placing them in the top 90th percentile of all schools in the country for energy performance.

ACCOLADES • Rock Bridge recognized as a nationally ranked high school by Newsweek magazine • Ranked among the Highest Performing Schools in the state on MAP assessment • ACT and SAT scores exceed state and national averages • Recipient of nationally recognized What Parents Want award from SchoolMatch

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More Choices for Families

COLUMBIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL cislions.org • 573-777-9257 Offering an excellent college-preparatory program for students in grades pre-K-12, Columbia Independent School (CIS) provides a stimulating environment offering boys and girls creative challenges that help instill self-confidence, broaden their intellectual skills, and prepare them to become leaders. Small classes and a well-trained faculty ensure that students receive personal attention while they pursue a classical liberal arts curriculum. Students attending CIS acquire the knowledge they need to prepare them for college and the working world.

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language, global issues, the arts, and cultural exchanges in grades 1-12. The CI3 program engages students’ natural curiosity with challenging hands-on projects focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Offcampus study programs for upper school students include the opportunity to study abroad at a CIS sister school such as Cheadle Hulme School in England. Travel abroad and service opportunities are also available to students who travel with CIS faculty during school holidays to countries including Italy, Mexico, Peru, India, Guatemala and South Africa.

Students also learn the value of community service by participating in local organizations such as the Voluntary Action Center, Central Missouri Food Bank, the Humane Society and

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many others. Athletics, performing arts and CIS clubs provide additional opportunities for students to develop their talents and interests.

FR. TOLTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

573-445-7700 • ww w.toltoncatholic.org Opened in 2011 as the first Catholic high school in Columbia and the 40th Catholic school in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Mo., Fr. Tolton’s enrollment has grown from 52 students in its first year to 233 currently. Named for Fr. Augustine Tolton, recognized as a trailblazer, the school is the result of many years of hard work and fundraising on the part of the local Catholic church and the Columbia community. Welcoming students from grade 9-12, the school added 10 new

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CIS HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT 319 students from pre-K-Grade 12 JK-Grade 5 – 204 Grades 6-8 – 83 Grades 9-12 – 32 FACULTY 43 (37 full-time, 6 part-time) 63% have advance degrees Faculty/student ratio: 8:1 Average class size: 10 ACCREDITATION Accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) ACHIEVEMENTS SAT Mean Scores: Graduates from 2009-2014 averaged scores of 683 in critical reading, 662 in math and 667 in writing.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CIS has been recognized for 7 National Merit finalists, 11 National Merit semi-finalists and 5 commended scholars in its history, including one for 2014-2015.

COLLEGES From 2002-2014 graduates of Columbia Independent School have continued their educations at respected universities including Baylor, Brown, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Princeton, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and the University of Missouri-Columbia, among many others.

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classrooms on the third floor last summer, bringing the total number of classrooms to 21. The school added 13 new teachers and staff members to keep up with the growing enrollment.

Students at Fr. Tolton receive an education that reinforces Catholic/Christian values in a faith-based, respectful environment that extends from the classrooms to the athletic fields and chapel.

The college preparatory school offers a curriculum and activities that are designed to challenge students to reach their fullest potential while fostering growth of the body, mind and spirit. Offering a strong core curriculum with options at the academic, honors and AP levels, Fr. Tolton Catholic prepares students to achieve their higher education goals and develop personal integrity and responsibility.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL

ww窶学.cfsknights.org 窶｢ 573-445-8565 For 34 years Christian Fellowship School (CFS) has provided an academically challenging and Christ-centered education for students from PK-12th Grade. In addition to a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, CFS offers advanced placement and dual credit courses that allow students to earn both college and high school credits. Courses in language arts, social studies, science and math are the main focus but students are also exposed to the visual arts and music with opportunities to participate in choir, band and major theater productions. As part of their faith-based education, students attend daily Bible classes, weekly chapel and experience Biblical integration in their course studies. Athletics

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provide an opportunity to enhance physical fitness while cultivating character traits including perseverance, teamwork, discipline and good sportsmanship.

• 9 National Merit Scholars and 5 National Merit Commended students since 1994 • Average ACT composite score for CFS graduating seniors over the past 5 years is 26.0.

National and Missouri state averages are 21.1 and 21.6 respectively.

• 16.7% of CFS graduates have qualified for the Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship, placing them among the top 3% of students in the state of Missouri.

• Approximately 90% of graduates continue their education at four-year colleges and universities with students accepted at 66 different college and universities in 24 states.

• With an enrollment of over 300, CFS students represent over 43 local churches in the area.

HERITAGE ACADEMY

573-449-2252 ww w.heritageacademyofcolumbia.com Heritage Academy is a University-Model School® providing an affordably priced, college preparatory education for students in grades 3-12. Enrichment courses are also offered for children in kindergarten through second grade.

Kindergarten includes three half days of classroom instruction focused on math, language arts and elective experiences designed to encourage creativity and learning.

The University Model® concept combines the best attributes of the traditional classroom with home education and offers students a chance to attend classes with schedules much like college students. Elementary students receive instruction from professional teachers at school two days a week and pursue other classes at home three days a week with parental supervision. The elementary program (grades 3-6) includes language arts, math, history, science, fine arts and physical education. Students in grades 7-12 spend three days a week at school and study two days a week at home. Designed to help students organize their time to complete class assignments and participate in extracurricular activities, the program has also been shown to strengthen family relationships as parents become more actively involved in the academic, moral and spiritual education of their children.

Grades 7-12 study language arts, social studies, math, science, fine arts, foreign language and general electives that vary by year.

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Empowering students to achieve spiritual, physical and academic excellence, develop personal integrity and responsibility, value the dignity and freedoms of all people and serve society following the model of Jesus Christ.

• 1-to-1 laptop program integrates technology throughout the curriculum • Strong school community and small class size allows for development of individual interests and goals • Courses offer a challenging college preparatory curriculum with Honors and AP level classes available • MSHSAA athletic offerings and extracurricular activities promote well-rounded individuals and appreciation of teamwork

Enrollment Information

• Financial aid and scholarships are available.

• Apply online at www.toltoncatholic.org.

• Students of all faiths are welcome!

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University of Missouri: Mizzou Measures Up missouri.edu • 573-882-2121

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ounded in 1839, the University of Missouri (MU) was the first public university west of the Mississippi River and it has grown to become a $2.1 billion enterprise that is important to both the state and the nation. Students, faculty and administrative officials celebrated the university’s 175th anniversary in February 2014. The anniversary week included a columns lighting ceremony, a faculty processional across the Francis quadrangle, visits from author Jon Meacham and primatologist Jane Goodall, and a number of symposia and arts events.

Affectionately known as Mizzou, MU is the largest employer in the area, with more than 13,000 full-time employees. One of only 34 public universities selected for membership in the Association of American Universities, MU is Missouri’s largest public research university and it is the flagship campus for the four-campus University of Missouri system. Offering more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools, it is one of five universities in the nation with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. An impressive 26 percent of incoming freshmen graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and more than 8,000 students graduate from MU annually with

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one in three degrees in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.

MU boasts a prominent faculty, with 92 percent of full-time faculty holding doctorates or the highest degree in their field. Many of them publish books and scholarly articles each year, and many contribute to important research projects that have a national or global impact. The National Science Foundation named MU one of the Top 10 universities in the United States for undergraduate research opportunities with approximately $240 million spent annually on scientific research. Known for its facilities that support discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration in all fields, Mizzou is home to the Center for Studies in Oral Tradition, the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Health Activity Center. The nation’s most powerful university research reactor is housed at MU and it is the largest U.S. producer of radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating cancer. MU also ranks 14th in the world among universities for plant science research.

With 120 plant scientists, 18 agricultural research centers statewide and MU Extension developments for farmers, Mizzou is making inroads to improve global food security.ww

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POINTS OF PRIDE Enrollment figures total over 35,000 with the number of international, minority and out-of-state students increasing annually.

Four interdisciplinary areas set MU apart: Food for the Future, the culture, economics and production of healthy, affordable food; One Health/One Medicine, the convergence of human and animal health; Media of the Future, new ways to communicate, educate and market; and Sustainable Energy, developing and distributing renewable energy sources.

MU serves the state via extension programs and by providing a comprehensive health system that includes six hospitals, numerous clinics, and health care experts who conduct life-changing research and educate tomorrow’s health care specialists.

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center at MU is the first academic health center to join MD Anderson Cancer Network® as a certified member.

The network gives medical teams access to MD Anderson’s experts and best practices.

Of the 8,369 degrees awarded last year, 3,283 were in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health fields.

The Mizzou athletics department ranks second in the Southeastern Conference for multi-year Academic Progress Rate, determined by eligibility, graduation and retention of student athletes. The NCAA Division I program features more than 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

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Several of the university’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1,262-acre main campus has been designated a botanic garden and features more than 42,000 plants and trees. The garden also serves as an outdoor lab for 10 academic programs.

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University of Missouri and ABC Laboratories Team Up to Train Students for Biotech Careers

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n 2013 the University of Missouri Department of Biochemistry and ABC Laboratories announced a joint initiative to provide science majors with work experience in private industry. A five-credit course, Biochemistry 4001: Industry Internship, was developed to educate interns selected for the program, with ABC scientists participating in course lectures. In 2014 internships were awarded to four University of Missouri biochemistry students: Alexandra Diller, Matt Mosior, Tao Wei and Keith Maestras.

According to Chris Lee, assistant teaching professor, the internship offered a chance for students to explore careers in the biotech industry while working to complete their degrees. “The paid intern experience is designed to provide the technical training and theoretical background in science to make students competitive hires at ABC or other biotech companies,” he says. The course includes work in a lab setting and offers a chance for students to gain real world work experience.

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Since employees at ABC Laboratories typically receive three to six months of training before they can work in the lab, Lee developed a semester-long curriculum to incorporate the appropriate training students would need before beginning work as interns. At the end of the summer internship the students gave presentations to ABC Laboratories employees describing what they learned in the eight-month process.

ABC Laboratories specializes in contract development and analytical testing services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, animal health and chemical industries and provides product development services to heavily regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. John Bucksath, president and CEO, is optimistic that the intern program will provide an efficient way for the company to attract well-qualified future employees. “So many students pursuing an education in life sciences think of academia or medicine as their only career paths,” he explains. “In fact, there is a tremendous demand for scientific brainpower in private industry.”

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College Town: Higher Education Abounds COLUMBIA COLLEGE ww w.ccis.edu • 800-231-2391 For more than 160 years, Columbia College has helped students advance their lives through higher education. As a private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Columbia College offers small classes taught by experienced, innovative faculty. With 35 nationwide campuses across the country, 18 of which are on military installations, Columbia College educates more than 30,000 students each year and has more than 84,000 alumni worldwide.

Students may enroll in day, evening or online classes.

Columbia College saw exceptional advancements and developments in 2014, including the inauguration of its 17th president, Dr. Scott Dalrymple.

In his inauguration speech Dalrymple spoke of Columbia’s ongoing commitment to improve access to education for those who need it and he praised the college’s history of providing access to underserved populations including women, the military, evening students and online learners.

For the second year in a row Columbia College was named to Military Times’ “Best For Vets: Colleges 2014” list. The college was one of only 120 to receive the recognition among more than 600 institutions that applied.

The Best For Vets list is compiled annually to provide service members with information on colleges and degree programs that would help them meet their long-term educational goals. Approximately 25 percent of Columbia College students are service members, veterans or their dependents.

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In July 2014 Columbia College launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program available online to students who completed an associate degree in nursing and passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The college has strived to enhance its nursing offerings since 2009, creating the Columbia College Nurses Network, a realtime video conferencing tool that connects the Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks campuses. The nursing program at Columbia College achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN at its Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks campuses in 2014. The examination required to become a registered nurse had an overall pass rate in Missouri of 87 percent, according to the State Board of Nursing. State-of-the art nursing facilities are provided in the Gerald T. and Bonnie M. Brouder Science Center. Opened in August 2013, the Science Center offers students access to cuttingedge technology and education in nursing, the physical sciences, and forensic science.

STEPHENS COLLEGE

ww w.stephens.edu • 573-442-2211 Established in 1833, Stephens College is one of fewer than 50 women’s colleges in the country and is the second oldest to remain a women’s college. Offering career-focused programs in the liberal arts with an emphasis on creative arts and sciences, the college takes an experiential approach to education, ensuring that students have access to quality classroom instruction combined with external work experiences designed to complement coursework. U.S. News & World Report ranked Stephens College the 23rd best regional college in the Midwest on its annual Best Colleges List. Stephens was also included in the Princeton Review’s 378 Best Colleges guide for the second year, with the theater program ranked 12th.

To promote more interest in the sciences and prepare students for in-demand careers in the health care industry, Stephens has established an Academy of Health Sciences on the Columbia campus. A new graduate Master of Physician Assistant degree will be offered in collaboration with local and regional healthcare facilities. Designed to prepare physician assistants to work in primary care settings, the program will feature clinical rotations with facilities including Boone Hospital Center, the University of Missouri Health System and Capitol Regional Medical Center. Sampson Hall is currently being renovated to ensure new facilities are ready for the first class in 2016.

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In addition to offering graduate, online and certificate programs available to men and women, the college provides a wide variety of public performances and exhibits including the Citizen Jane Film Festival and summer performance, sports, and academic camps for children of all ages.

BRYAN UNIVERSITY

ww w.bryanu.edu • 573-777-5550 Founded in 1982 to help provide regional employers with quality, skilled workers, Bryan University (BU) has a campus in Columbia with additional locations in Topeka, Kans., Rogers, Ark., and Springfield, Mo. Students may pursue academic associate’s degree programs in business administration and management, computer information systems networking, criminal justice, healthcare administration, medical administrative specialist, and medical assistant. Diploma programs are offered in business administration, computer network specialist, medical office assistant, and security and investigation specialist.

The university’s innovative hybrid programs allow students to spend two days a week in the classroom enjoying personalized instruction combined with the convenience of learning online. For those needing even more flexibility, BU offers online education programs in business, allied

health, criminal justice, and health and wellness. BU also offers bachelor’s level degrees and an MBA program through its online learning platform.

Committed to preparing students for rewarding work opportunities through accredited career-driven education, the experienced faculty includes industry professionals with real-world experience, who teach practical and relevant skills in programs designed to meet the needs of industry.

Thanks to a combination of traditional and progressive instruction, graduates enter the workforce with a competitive edge. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants and lifetime career placement assistance is available to all graduates. For more information, including Bryan University graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed their programs and other information, visit ww w.bryanu.edu.

WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY

ww w.williamwoods.edu • 800-995-3159 With its main 200-acre campus in Fulton, Mo., and additional locations in Columbia, Jefferson City and Blue Springs, this respected university offers students a wide choice of traditional undergraduate programs and instruction in growing fields like criminal justice, equestrian studies, American sign-language interpreting and more. Graduate courses in business and education are available through evening classes.

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CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY ww w.centralmethodist.edu • 877-CMU-1854 Boasting an enrollment of more than 5200 students statewide, CMU’s main campus is located in Fayette, Mo., with Graduate and Extended Studies sites in Columbia and other locations across the state. The private four-year university offers bachelor’s degree programs including business, computer science, education and nursing, among many others. Associate degree and cooperative programs are also offered.

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MACC offers several Missouri locations including a Columbia campus at 601 Business Loop 70 West. More than 40 areas of study are offered, including programs ranging from four months to two years. Certificate programs train students to enter the workforce upon graduation, while two-year associate of arts courses offer excellent preparation for transferring to four-year universities.

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ARTS & CULTURE Visual Arts

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rom small galleries and unique arts events to university-run museums, Columbia’s got a lot to offer art lovers and has no shortage of artistic vision.

The heart of Columbia’s art scene is the North Village Arts District, which is home to a multitude of galleries that attract art lovers from around the country.

The North Village Arts District also provides studio space to more than 150 artists hoping to gain exposure from being featured in the galleries. Among these creative spaces is Artlandish Gallery, which offers a wide variety of art and is the gateway to the adjacent North Village

Studios. Situated on Walnut Street in Columbia’s old warehouse area, the Studios’ unique, industrial-style setting enhances the district and provides a creative atmosphere for resident artists, who frequently open their studios to the public during events. One such event is First Fridays, a monthly art crawl in the North Village Arts District that features live music, art demonstrations, kids’ activities, refreshments and more. In addition to artist studios, North Village Studios is also the creative home to other businesses, including The Root Cellar, Moon Shadow Studio, Monarch Jewelry, House of VanSickle, Shear Soul and Fretboard Coffee.

North Village Art Studios isn’t alone in its endeavor to help local artists. For example, Orr Street Studios offers artists workshop space, as well as the ability to display and sell their work.

Orr Street also regularly hosts exhibitions by guest artists and monthly lecture series, which include artist talks and literary readings.

Other attractions for arts enthusiasts in Columbia include PS Gallery, a North Village Arts District gallery that features exhibits of local, regional and national contemporary art. Poppy, located in Columbia’s downtown area, features a wide range of folk and fine art, including works in clay, glass, fiber, metal and wood. Poppy has COLUMBIAMOCHAMBER.COM

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been recognized multiple times by Niche Magazine as one of the country’s top 25 galleries for contemporary craft. Other galleries in downtown Columbia include Bluestem Missouri Crafts, Columbia Art League and the Imago Gallery & Cultural Center.

Columbia’s institutions of higher education also bring art to the community. One university attraction is the University of Missouri Museum of Art and Archaeology, which houses artifacts, paintings, and sculptures and is open to the general public as well as students. In spring 2015, the museum moves from the main university campus to Mizzou North, off Business Loop 70. Although the move required the museum to shut its doors for 18 months, the new space includes better storage for its collection of art, says museum director Alex Barker.

Each spring, the Museum of Art and Archaeology hosts Art in Bloom, a festival combining art with the natural world. Attendees come from near and far to see floral displays created by area florists and inspired by pieces in the museum’s collection. Although Art in Bloom did not take place in 2014 because of the move, Barker says he hopes to have the event continue in coming years. Also, when the museum opens, visitors can expect a grand reopening gala, as well as some new pieces, including proofs gifted by the Warhol Foundation.

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UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES

ww w.concertseries.org • 573-882-3781 The University Concert Series in Columbia was never intended solely for the entertainment of its audience, but was designed with a greater purpose in mind: to provide culturally diverse arts programming that educates and engages the community, a legacy that has survived for more than 100 years.

“We provide educational outreach events for kids of all ages, from preschool to college,” says Assistant Director Nathan Anderson. “Our visiting groups spend time in local schools, teaching students about theater etiquette, acting techniques or whatever their specialty may be. And once a year we partner with schools so students can attend a daytime show free of charge. It’s always something that’s culturally enriching that kids might not have otherwise had access to.”

MISSOURI THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS / JESSE AUDITORIUM

ww w.concertseries.org • 573-884-9044 The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts in Columbia is a treasured part of the city’s culture. Founded in 1928 and modeled after the Paris Opera House, its early days saw vaudeville performances, silent films and talking pictures.

Today, the movie palace continues to be a cornerstone of Columbia’s arts scene, serving as a venue for cultural events such as the True/False Film Festival and the University Concert Series.

From infants to elders, there are programs specifically designed to educate students about theatre. “We offer a diverse range of programming, which appeals to a wide variety of people,” says Assistant Director Nathan Anderson. “We really try to listen to the community to build a solid list of performances we feel will meet their needs and desires.”

Jesse Auditorium, located in Jesse Hall on the University of Missouri campus, is another historic venue and has hosted many great orators and performers. Built in 1922, it can seat more than 1,700 and is the largest performance venue in Columbia. The auditorium is available for use by both university and non-university groups.

TALKING HORSE PRODUCTIONS

ww w.talkinghorseproductions.org 573-268-1381 Talking Horse Productions, a theater company founded in 2012, aims to produce highquality, intimate theater in downtown Columbia, says founder and Artistic Director Ed Hanson, a retired teacher turned professional actor and producer. The company’s 2013 move from a small venue, Berlin Theatre, to Talking Horse Theatre at 210 Saint James St., allows for greater flexibility in staging and more creative lighting COLUMBIAMOCHAMBER.COM

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techniques. “All this leads to unique theater experiences for our audiences,” Hanson says.

Last year’s seasons, which included a total of 12 shows, including professional touring productions and touring children’s productions, was the most ambitious yet. Last year also saw Talking Horse Productions receive its first grant from the Missouri Arts Council. “We’re so glad theater-goers have discovered us and are supportive of our particular brand of theater,” Hanson says.

TRYPS CHILDREN’S THEATER INSTITUTE AT STEPHENS COLLEGE ww w.trypskids.com • 543-449-4536

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company, which joined Stephens College in April 2014, offers classes and theatre training to children ages 10 months through college.

“I’ve been with TRYPS since I was 4, and it’s been like a second home to me,” says 12-year-old Junah Park, who recently spent a year in the Broadway production of Annie, after a TRYPS director suggested she audition. “They’ve taught me everything I know about acting, being confident and having a stage presence.”

The people she’s met through TRYPS are just as important as the lessons on acting, Park says, and a particularly inspiring figure has been Artistic Director Jill Womack. “I’ve known her since I was 4, and she’s always been so inspiring, energetic and supportive.”

TRYPS Institute programming includes Saturday-morning and afterschool classes, classes for preschoolers, all-day theatre camps and familyfriendly productions.

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housands of athletes, volunteers, and spectators from Missouri and across the country experience friendly competition in Columbia, which hosts a variety of annual sporting events. Among these are the Show-Me State Games and the Special Olympics Missouri Central Area, which not only bring revenue to the area, but also foster friendship in its athletes and strengthen the community.

The Show-Me State Games take place in Columbia and feature an Olympic-style summer festival including more than 40 sports for athletes of all ages and abilities. Held over three weekends in summer, the 2015 dates are June 12-14, July 17-19 and July 24-26.

Numerous events held throughout the year serve as fundraisers for The Show-Me State Games and help promote its overall mission of health, fitness, family and fun. These events include tournaments and a statewide Torch Run, with the largest fundraisers being the 3v3 Soccerfest and the “Hoopin’ It Up” basketball tournament.

When the Games were founded in 1985, 600 athletes participated.

Today, the Show-Me State Games are the largest of their kind in the country. In 2014, they brought more than 68,000 athletes and spectators to Columbia. The Games have even attracted celebrities, including Olympic Gold medalist Jordyn Wieber, who attended the opening ceremonies and participated in the torch lighting ceremony in 2013.

Another athletic organization important to the city is the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Central Area, which strives to change the lives of those with intellectual disabilities through sports. “Through sports and training, Special Olympics Missouri gives our athletes the confidence to succeed in school, work and in their communities,” says organization spokesperson Brandon Schatsiek.

21 Olympic-style sports and more than 250 trainings and competitions are offered throughout the year. Columbia is host to a variety of competitions, including the Central Area Basketball Tournament, the Columbia Polar Plunge and the Central Area Spring Games. State-level competitions, reserved for athletes at the top of their field, include the State Summer Games in Springfield and the State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City. In

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2015, a third state-level competition, the State Indoor Games, which will take place at Fort Leonard Wood and Waynesville, is being added to allow athletes to participate in more sports throughout the year at the state level.

More than 17,000 Missouri athletes participate in the SOMO Games.

These athletes are the organization’s first priority, and SOMO works to ensure that the physical, social and emotional benefits of participating in the program are experienced both on and off the field. For example, in a study developed by the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, it was found that nearly 90 percent of athletes noticed an increase in self-confidence after their participation in a Special Olympics program.

SOMO runs additional programs, including the Youth Athletes Program for young children. Designer to foster physical, cognitive and social development, it teaches children under the age of 8 the basics in order to prepare them for the main program once they reach the admission age.

Another program is Unified Sports, which allows individuals without intellectual disabilities to practice and compete with SOMO athletes in order to foster friendship and understanding.

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HOST IT HERE Looking for a place to host a tournament or sporting event? Each year, Columbia’s extensive parks system hosts a wide range of competitive events, including swim tournaments, the Missouri Grand Prix, half marathons, basketball tournaments and martial arts competitions.

The Columbia CVB can help you book blocks of hotel rooms for teams or fans, match local facilities to events and provide other important information about services in the community. For details, call 573-875-1231.

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Columbia Parks & Recreation: Something for Everyone

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hen it comes to outdoor recreation, Columbia offers an abundance of options: The city’s Parks and Recreation Department oversees more than 3,100 acres of parkland and maintains 83 parks, green space locations and recreation facilities.

For residents of all ages and outdoor interests, from soccer players, hikers and bikers to joggers, swimmers and golfers, there’s something for everyone. For example, the 533-acre Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (known as Cosmo Park) is home to multiple sport fields, trails and a 28,000-square-foot skate park. It also includes the L.A. Nickell Golf Course, which is open year-round and features three sets of tees, 18 holes and a driving range.

TRAILS Columbia and its surrounding area are crisscrossed with a multitude of trails running through everything from large nature and wildlife areas to small neighborhood parks. These provide scenic spots for relaxation or exercise in the midst of the busy city, and also offer a way to take in the

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beauty of the natural, preserved green spaces. Some of the more popular community trails are Capen Nature Trail, Cosmo Fitness Trail, Cosmo Nature Trail, Fairview Nature Trail, Forum Wetland Trail, Grindstone Nature Trail and Indian Hills Trail.

The city’s trail system boasts of seven Destination Trails, which besides fitness and recreation, also are intended for commuting. Among these are the MKT Nature and Fitness, Bear Creek, Hinkson Creek, County House, Hominy Creek, Scott’s Branch and South Providence trails. To make commuting via bike or foot convenient, connectors link neighborhoods to major Destination Trails. These connector trails, particularly the longer ones, provide an enjoyable journey in and of themselves. Among these connecting paths is Blue Ridge Road Connector, which leads to the Bear Creek Trail.

Another is the Greenbriar Connector. This leads to the 8.9-mile MKT, one of Columbia’s best-loved trails, which connects the downtown area with the Katy Trail State Park.

The past decade has seen major improvements to the MKT Trail, and walkers, bikers or joggers can now travel the trail without having to cross a street, thanks to funding from the Park Sales Tax. The trail was routed under

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Stewart, Providence and Elm streets as part of a capital improvement project completed in 2007.

SWIMMING For those who like to get their exercise in water, or maybe just want to splash around a bit, Columbia features a number of popular municipal facilities for swimming, including the Douglass Family Aquatic Center, Lake of the Woods Pool and Little Mates Cove at Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, which is Columbia’s largest aquatic center, underwent major renovations in 2008 and 2008.

Improvements included the addition of a doublelooped enclosed water slide, concession stand and children’s play area with sprinklers. A variety of original artwork and designs also were added to the center. And in 2015, visitors can expect the addition of a new play structure. The facility also includes a 50-meter pool with two diving boards, a large zero-depth family pool and shade umbrellas.

Visit ww w.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec to learn more about Parks and Recreation facilities, hours of operation, fees and private rentals.

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Albert-Oakland Park

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1900 Blue Ridge Road

Outdoor pools, water play areas, basketball courts

Athens Park

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5220 N. Oakland Gravel Road

Baseball parks, picnic shelters and much more

Capen Park

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1600 Capen Drive

Beautiful scenic trails

Clay-Sky Park

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1701 W. Ash Street

Elegant soccer fields and sporting facilities

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area 1

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615 Business Loop 70 W

533 acres, Antimi Sports Complex, Cosmo Fitness Trail

FlatBranch Park

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101 S. 4th Street

Beautiful greenspace spread across downtown area

Forum Nature Area

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2701 Forum Boulevard

Majestic scenery, magnificient trees, trails for exercise

Grindstone Nature Area

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Scenic trails and spaces to enjoy the sights of Columbia

Indian Hills Park

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5009 Aztec Boulevard

Horse shoes; playgrounds; tennis, volleyball and basketball

Lake of Woods Recreation Area

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6700 St. Charles Road

Outdoor pools, baseball and softball fields

Stephens Lake Park

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2001 E. Broadway

Water play areas, playgrounds, sporting facilities

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

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2500 Chapel Hill Road

Waterplay areas, playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts

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Activity and Rec Center

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1701 W. Ash Street

Gymnasiums, leisure pool, cardio/strength training, track

Armory Sports Center

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701 E. Ash Street

Gymnasiums, locker rooms

Hickman Pool

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1400 N. Providence

Heated indoor pool

Reichman Pavilion

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2300 E. Walnut Street

Reservable indoor pavilion with kitchen

Stephens Lake Activity Center

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2311 E. Walnut Street

Recreation classes and programs

See the Parks & Rec Guide at ww窶学.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/documents/park_guide.pdf for more details about offerings at these and other Columbia parks.

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ts small-town charm, college-town energy and rich history only begin to scratch the surface of why residents love to call Columbia home.

This central Missouri town throws numerous annual festivals, attracting visitors from all over the country and giving residents big reasons to celebrate their city. Each festival has something unique to offer: from film, art and music to patriotic displays and celebrations of the city’s rural heritage, there’s something for everyone.

The True/False Film Fest champions the best new nonfiction films and filmmakers. In addition to promoting art and dialogue, the festival also seeks to deepen the community’s understanding of itself and the world at large. Begun in 2003, a year some call “the year of the documentary,” the True/False Film Fest has earned itself a prominent place on the world’s nonfiction film stage, but still remains a huge community effort with more than 500 Mid-Missourians volunteering to work the event each year. The community benefits in a big way. Besides being a fun, culturally enriching event, local restaurants and hotels reap the rewards of the annual influx of festival attendees and volunteers.

In 2013, the festival hit several new milestones. Not only did the year mark True/False’s 10th anniversary, but ticket sales surpassed 43,500—ten

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times the amount sold during its first year. And in 2014, the festival featured 130 screenings, 43 features and 25 shorts, and had nearly 16,000 attendees.

Another favorite of Columbia film buffs is the Citizen Jane Film Festival, a three-day intimate event put on by Stephens College that celebrates and showcases the work of female filmmakers, both emerging and established, around the globe. Started in 2008, the event has grown in attendance by almost 50 percent each year. In addition to screenings, attendees enjoy filmmaker panels, workshops and parties.

A highlight of the local arts scene is Artrageous Fridays, a quarterly event designed to unite and celebrate organizations that are focused on the prosperity of the arts. The free, self-guided art crawl features a variety of artistic works and takes event-goers through historic downtown Columbia and the North Village Arts District. People are invited to explore the district’s unique streetscapes and view vast collections of sculpture and crafts created by artisans from around the country.

One of Columbia’s most time-honored annual events is Columbia Art League’s Art in the Park, a beloved tradition for more than 55 years.

Taking place each June amid the beauty of Stephens Lake Park and featuring more than 110 artists from Missouri and across the country, Art in the Park is both the largest and the oldest fine arts festival in Mid-Missouri.

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Thousands flock to the event, which includes fine arts and crafts in a variety of media. Additional attractions include the Emerging Artist Pavilion, featuring work by Boone County high school artists, roving magicians and children’s entertainers, and the Kid’s Art Spot where young artists can get creative.

Although a more recent addition to Columbia’s festival scene, Roots N Blues N BBQ has quickly become a beloved annual event. Founded in 2007, the music festival takes place each September in Stephens Lake Park and features international, national, regional and local artists representing a variety of genres, from roots, blues and gospel to country, folk and soul. As well as live music, attendees dine on barbecue and other goodies from local and regional vendors. Heralded by American Blues Scene Magazine as “one of the most prominent festivals in the country,” Roots N Blues attracted nearly 30,000 attendees from 43 states in 2014.

Columbia’s festivals celebrate much more than art and music. An annual event of a more patriotic nature is the Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend and Air Show, presented by the Salute to Veterans Corporation to honor the region’s veterans. The free weekend includes a spectacular exhibit of planes from World Wars I and II, as well as various other notable

historical aircraft. More than 50 military aircraft participate, and the United States Golden Knights Parachute Team performs air stunts. Patriotic music fills the streets of The District as a lavish Memorial Day Parade passes through, featuring more than 100 floats, veteran reunion groups, bands, military vehicles and patriotic organizations—all in honor of soldiers past and present.

One of the best known events in Columbia and one of the longest traditions in Missouri is the Boone County Fair. Originally held in 1835, it was not only the first county fair to be held west of the Mississippi River, but also was the first held in the Louisiana Territory. People come from all over to enjoy the myriad attractions and events, which include tractor and truck pulls, a car show, pageants, a dog show, art competitions, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and tasty food. Also central to fair activities are livestock showings and competitions, which include cattle, horses, sheep, poultry, rabbits, swine, goats and mules.

No matter what your tastes or interests may be, there is always something to celebrate in Columbia. Check out the events calendar at visitcolumbiamo.com and discoverthedistrict.com for more information about local happenings and events.

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olumbia and Boone County are fortunate to have numerous nonprofit organizations and dedicated residents who volunteer their time to make our region a better place to live. The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is a nonprofit social service agency funded by Columbia Area United Way, the City of Columbia, Boone County, the Interfaith Council of Churches FISH Fund, FEMA, Boone Electric Trust, veterans groups, and business and individual donations.

“VAC works to ensure the basic needs of lowincome people are met, so they can overcome economic hardships and become self-sufficient,” explains Nick Foster, executive director. “We are the agency people can turn to when they need help.”

Foster, who assumed the executive director position at VAC in 2011, was previously executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County, Ind. An ordained minister, he was pastor for University Baptist Church in Montevallo, Ala.,

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and served as executive director for the Alabama Poverty Project.

VAC focuses on four key areas: health, employment, education and housing. “We try to give direction to those who need a helping hand, whether it be finding affordable housing, training for a better job or obtaining health care,” Foster says.

The nonprofit agency covers a plethora of community needs throughout the year.

Volunteers help distribute fans in the summer, school supplies in the fall, and gifts and food to needy families at Christmas. Some of the agencies working with United Way and the Voluntary Action Center include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boonslick Heartland YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Columbia Housing Authority, Salvation Army, Family Health Center Boone County, Food Bank for Central & Northeast MO, and Harvest House.

The Helping Hands catalog, published annually by the Voluntary Action Center, provides a

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complete list of volunteer opportunities available in Boone County. For more information call 573874-2273, or e-mail vac@ vacmo.org.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A & B Management Inc...........................................................15

First Midwest Bank..................................................................48

ABC Laboratories...................................................................52

Fr. Tolton Catholic High School................................................49

Allen’s Flowers Inc..................................................................41

Gentry Estates Senior Community.............................................15

Andrew Stone Optometry........................................................43

Hanson & Company CPA’s P.C.................................................32

Beard Boehmer & Associates, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants.........................70

Holiday Inn Executive Center...................................................63

Boone County Family Resources...............................................38

JobFinders Employment Services..............................................42

Boone County Fire Protection District.........................................62 Boone Electric Cooperative........................................................6 Boone Hospital Center............................................................35 Boone-Central Title Company...................................................13 Camping World.....................................................................65 Carpet One...........................................................................16 Central Methodist University....................................................56 Central Missouri Auto Body.....................................................17 City of Columbia............................................................. 20; 22 Columbia College...................................................................53 Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.................................69 Columbia Cremation Care Center............................................39 Columbia Independent School.................................................47 Columbia Mall.......................................................................42 Columbia Public Schools.........................................................45 Columbia Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center...............58 Columbia Welcome................................................................17 Coventry Health Care.............................................................41 Culligan of Mid Missouri...........................................................9 Dave Griggs’ Flooring America................................................14 Downtown Appliance Home Center..........................................19 Fidelity Financial Services, LLC...................................................5

Clarence E. Jett, LLC, CPA.......................................................28 Martinsburg Bank and Trust.....................................................41 Mediacom.............................................................................60 The Mizzou Store.............................................Inside Front Cover PepsiCo.................................................................................25 Plaza Commercial Realty.........................................................27 Privitt Auto Service Center.........................................................5 Randy Adams Construction/Remodel, LLC...................................7 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.....................................29 Sam’s Club............................................................................25 ServiceMaster Restore.............................................................15 Shelter Insurance – Nancy Allison............................................54 State Farm – Cheryl Kelly, Agent; Phyllis Nichols, Agent.............60 Staybridge Suites....................................................................26 Stephens College......................................................................1 Stover’s Flooring & Drapery Center..........................................17 Tiger Scholarship Fund............................................................51 Tigers Credit Union.................................................................33 Tim’s Automotive.......................................................................5 University of Missouri................................................................3 University of Missouri Health Care.................. Outside Back Cover Walmart................................................................................31

PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS ACCOUNTANTS

BANKS

Landers & Co. LLC

33 E. Broadway, Suite 190 Columbia, MO 65203-4209 (573) 449-0018

Weiss Financial Innovations, LLC 3610 Buttonwood Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MO 65201-3721 (573) 442-8226

Landmark Bank

801 E. Broadway P.O. Box 1867 Columbia, MO 65205-1867 (573) 499-7333 sarah.laupp@ landmarkbank.com ww w.landmarkbank.com

Landmark Bank has been serving Columbia, Missouri, since 1865 with a full range of financial products and services for business and individuals. Complete information about Landmark Bank locations and services can be found at ww w.landmarkbank.com.

The Missouri Bank II 2500 Rangeline Street Columbia, MO 65202-1635 (573) 777-1000

BUILDING MATERIALS Midwest Block & Brick 3115 Paris Road Columbia, MO 65202-2617 (573) 445-9484

CHURCHES Parkade Baptist Church 2102 N. Garth Avenue Columbia, MO 65202-1541 (573) 443-4585

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PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS

CONCRETE – READY MIX

FINANCIAL – ADVISORS & INVESTMENT COUNSELORS The Blankenship Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Central Concrete Co, Inc. 2000 Dogwood Lane Columbia, MO 65201-5580 (573) 443-2426 csnyder@ centralconcreteco.com ww w.centralconcreteco.com

2100 Forum Boulevard Columbia, MO 65203-5456 (573) 446-5651 kelly.a.carney@ wellsfargoadvisors.com ww w.wellsfargoadvisors.com

We offer clients an opportunity to achieve their long-term goals by combining local, personal relationships with a dedicated wealth management team backed by one of the largest and most wellrespected financial institutions.

Central Concrete is a locally owned and operated ready mix concrete supplier. Serving Columbia and surrounding areas for over 30 years!

GARAGE DOORS Eddie’s Garage Doors, Inc.

DAY CARE & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

4109 Waco Road Columbia, MO 65202-2894 (573) 886-8442

GLASS 300 N. 10th Street Columbia, MO 65201-4902 (573) 449-0084

2505 Old Highway 63 S Columbia, MO 65201-5319 (573) 442-7979 nikki@ rainbow-childcare.com

HOTELS & MOTELS

Since 1986, End of the Rainbow has provided Columbia area families with a high-quality learning and development program.

We provide an enriching atmosphere which enables the child to develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.

DENTISTS Accent Dental Center

You will enjoy better dental experiences at Accent Dental Center, due to highly trained staff and the most current technology.

Appointments are typically fewer and less time consuming, and we can detect possible issues sooner. Call us today!

Spacious Suites, 24-hour business center, free high-speed Internet access, recharge station, exercise room, swimming pool, 100% smoke free, free daily newspaper, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast/grab and go bag, marketplace and express checkout.

Family Dental Center

Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley Street Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 214-2314 ww w.fhcmo.org

DRUG STORES & PHARMACIES

Drury Inn

1000 Knipp Street Columbia, MO 65203-4697 (573) 445-1800 ww w.druryhotels.com

At Drury Hotels the extras aren’t extra! Free Hot AM and PM food!

Free high-speed Internet! Free local calls and long distance!

Hampton Inn

3410 Clark Lane Columbia, MO 65202-2411 (573) 886-9392

1702 Business Loop 70 E Columbia, MO 65201-4639 (573) 442-1139

9 Mumford Drive Columbia, MO 65203-0223 (573) 447-1602

Gary B Robinson Jewelers Inc. 1608 Chapel Hill Road Columbia, MO 65203-5464 (573) 445-8765

LAWN CARE & IRRIGATION The Lawn Company 408 S. Garth Avenue Columbia, MO 65203-3424 (573) 442-5296

Missouri Ear, Nose, and Throat Center 1000 W. Nifong Boulevard, Building 3, Suite 100 Columbia, MO 65203-3395 (573) 214-2000 doctor@ moentcenter.com ww w.moentcenter.com

Missouri ENT is a full service ear, nose and throat practice providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of all ENT related problems for adults and children.

Great Circle (formerly Boys & Girls Town of Missouri) 409 Vandiver Drive, Building 6, Suite 203 Columbia, MO 65202-3754 (573) 442-8331

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION The Caring People

1516 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65202-1784 (573) 825-2869 ww w.thecaringpeople.org

Central Missouri Humane Society Holiday Inn Express and Suites University Area 1402 Cinnamon Hill Lane Columbia, MO 65201-7252 (573) 442-8034

• Free Hot Breakfast • Spacious Rooms and Suites • All Non-Smoking • Free Parking and conveniently located at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard, 2 miles from MU Campus.

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Debby Cook Interiors, LLC

The Caring People is an outreach to Single Moms and their children.

We provide relational, emotional and spiritual support, along with ways to make positive difference in their lives.

303 N. Keene Street Columbia, MO (573) 447-8093 keene@ flowspharmacy.com

Farm Power - Lawn & Leisure

1029 E. Walnut Street Columbia, MO 65201-4940 (573) 445-4122

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Flow’s Pharmacy

EQUIPMENT & SERVICE

INTERIOR DECORATORS & DESIGNERS Studio Home

Comfort Suites

1010 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65202-1328 (573) 443-0055 comfortsuitesmo169@ live.com ww w.comfortsuites.com

Dr. Lan-Tu Holem, DDS; Dr. Megan Thomas, DDS; Dr. Sujatha Sivaraman, DMD; Dr. Callie Verbist, DDS; Dr. Corey Koch, DDS

3100 Falling Leaf Court P.O. Box 6040 Columbia, MO 65205-6040 (573) 817-3402

MEDICAL PRACTICE

1401 Forum Boulevard, Suite 203 Columbia, MO 65203-1915 (573) 446-7181 office@ accent-dental.com ww w.accent-dental.com

1101 N. Providence Road Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 777-8997 ww w.fhcmo.org

Cornerstone National Insurance Co.

JEWELERS – CUSTOM & REPAIR

Koonse Glass Company, Inc. End of the Rainbow Childcare Center

INSURANCE

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616 Big Bear Boulevard Columbia, MO 65202-3739 (573) 443-7387

PAINTING SERVICES – EXTERIOR & INTERIOR FINISHING Reichlin Rentals - S/B Painting Company 601 W. Nifong Boulevard, Suite1F Columbia, MO 65203-6054 (573) 442-4294

PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201-7199 (573) 443-2402

REAL ESTATE – COMMERCIAL House of Brokers Commercial Realty Group 1515 Chapel Hill Road Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 889-9888 jason@ houseofbrokers.com ww w.houseofbrokers.com

Providing solutions for Commercial Real Estate so you can focus on your business. Jason also provides an emphasis in the sale, acquisition and leasing of health care related real estate.

Terrace Retirement Community 1408 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65202-1300 (573) 875-2538

SCREENPRINTING Fast Yeti Custom Tees

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2703 E. Broadway, Suite 226 Columbia, MO 65201-6399 (573) 289-9080

SIGNS Columbia Sign Service 3016 David Drive Columbia, MO 65202-2685 (573) 474-8700

TELEPHONE, CABLE & INTERNET SERVICE

Maher Commercial Real Estate 3610 Buttonwood Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 489-6860 maher3@ JLMProperties.com ww w.mahercre.com

Mediacom

Maher Commercial Real Estate, family-owned, personalized service. Offering Investment services, 1031 Property Exchanges, commercial property sales, leasing and property management.

With one simple phone call you can get ALWAYS FASTER Internet, BOUNDARY-FREE TV and LOWER-COST Phone all on ONE bill for ONE price! Mediacom — The Power to Simplify!

Starr Properties

3401 Broadway Business Park, Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203-0392 (573) 447-2414

REAL ESTATE – DEVELOPERS & INVESTORS

1211 Wilkes Blvd.

Columbia MO 65201-4760 (573) 230-4279 ww w.mediacomcable.com

THEATERS Talking Horse Productions 210 Saint James Street Columbia, MO 65201-4954 (573) 268-1381

Corporate Lake Development 4812 Santana Circle Columbia, MO 65203-7138 (573) 443-0509

REAL ESTATE – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Hawthorne Management Company 106 N. Garth Avenue Columbia, MO 65203-4103 (573) 442-3831

RECYCLING Advantage Metals Recycling 705 N. Proctor Drive Columbia, MO 65202-7074 (573) 442-1771

RESTAURANTS Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar 1400 Forum Boulevard, Suite 38 Columbia, MO 65203-1997 (573) 446-6237

CoMo Smoke and Fire 4600 Paris Road, Suite 102 Columbia, MO 65202-0060 (573) 443-3473

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Boone Landing Retirement 109 N. Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201-6883 (573) 397-3772

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