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Business Profile: Riddle’s Jewlery

Company Name: Riddle’s Jewelry How long have you been in business? Celebrating 64 years this month! But open in Columbia since May 2023 (4 months) What does your company do? Is it different from what it originally set out to do? Riddle’s provides fine quality diamonds... Read Story

Member Profile: Abbey McNair

Name: Abbey McNair Employer: Riddle’s Jewelry Job Title: Manager and Goldsmith Hometown: I have a lot! I’d say Columbia if I had to choose. My mom always said, “home is where your family is.” First Job: Dance Instructor Awards/Recognitions: Top Producing Goldsmith Top... Read Story
Member Profile: Stephanie Smith

Member Profile: Stephanie Smith

Employer: Columbia Mall Job Title: Property Management Associate Hometown: Kirksville, MO First Job: Waitress at Aileron’s Restaurant Awards/Recognitions: 2016 Leadership Columbia Graduate 2019 Access Arts CelebrARTy Celebrity Artist  Regional Culture... Read Story

Business Profile: Columbia Mall

Company Name: Columbia Mall – Brookfield Properties Retail How long have you been in business? 38 years What does your company do? Is it different from what it originally set out to do? We create gathering places that offer brands a place to grow, shoppers a... Read Story
Book Review: Presence by Amy Cuddy

Book Review: Presence by Amy Cuddy

Amy Cuddy’s “Presence” is an inspiring and empowering book that explores the power of nonverbal communication and how harnessing our body language can positively impact our lives. Drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences, Cuddy... Read Story
Member Profile: Lisa Wampler

Member Profile: Lisa Wampler

I am Co-Owner of Blue Diamond Events and our sister company XSIV Entertainment. Co-Owner of Selfie Love with my business partner Destiny McKnight.  Hometown: Imperial, MO First job: I was an administrative assistant for my father’s small business in... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: The Countdown!

Chair’s Corner: The Countdown!

By Liz Townsend Bird, The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Women’s Network Chair It’s hard to believe that I’m in the final three months of my tenure as Chair of Women’s Network! Where does the time go? Why does it go so fast? Have I made an... Read Story
Member Profile: Jacob Garrett

Member Profile: Jacob Garrett

Current Job Title: Mortgage Loan Officer Employer:  Central Bank of Boone County    Hometown: Ashland First job: Farm Hand / Horse Trainer Awards/Recognitions: 20 under 40 Class 2022 – COMO Magazine, Leader of the Year 2022 –FSCB Bank, Team of... Read Story

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