While businesses that last generations are rare, Columbia is host to a number of companies that have served mid-Missouri throughout the ages. They have survived the ups and downs of business cycles, but they keep their doors open and customers keep coming for lifetimes. Three local businesses — Allen’s Flowers, Ernie’s Cafe & Steakhouse and […]
Nurturing the Legacy of Family Businesses
One could argue that family-owned businesses, in tandem with the University of Missouri, built the foundation for the Columbia we know today. And according to eight leaders of local family-owned companies, their essential goal is to nurture that legacy and continue growing Columbia. Recently these leaders sat down for the summer CEO Roundtable at The […]
A Touch of Texas
In a few weeks, trees throughout the Mark Twain National Forest will begin their annual transformation from the greens of summer to autumn’s deep golds, oranges and reds, and Dr. Shelley and Barry Williams have a front row seat. At their home on the edge of the timber stand, button bucks and does with their […]
Legacy and Family Businesses
Think of a business in the community that has had such a long-standing impact that it seems to have helped build local culture by its presence. Chances are, it’s what’s known as a legacy business. According to Dr. Rhonda Reger, M. Watkins Distinguished Professor and management department chairperson at the University of Missouri – Columbia, […]
A Story To Tell
Our antique furniture has a story to tell. Are you open to “listening” to their stories? All you have to do is study the clues and you’ll know some of what they’ve been through. For example, I own an early dry sink in its original finish. The years of wear are evident around the toggle […]
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