Kristin Henry
“My favorite part about Women’s Network is meeting inspiring women who are all willing to help one another.” Get to know Kristen Henry, Director of Business Development for Schaefer Autobody Centers in Columbia. When the Columbia location opened... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Winning Well
Welcome to Spring, Even with the weather not cooperating, spring is in the air as we celebrate lots of activities with both the Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Network. Banquets, Showcase and naming of the Small Business and ATHENA Young Professional finalists are... Read Story
Nadia Ryakmyatullov
“My favorite part of Women’s Network is connecting and meeting new people.” This month we are shining the spotlight on Nadia Ryakhmyatullov, general manager at The Tiger Hotel. Nadia was born in Russia, grew up in Sedalia, Mo. and has been in... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Reach out to those you admire
Greetings Women’s Network Members: Plenty of opportunities continue to evolve in Women’s Network with applications recently closing for ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional, and now being accepted for the Carrie D. Francke Memorial Scholarship, the Debin Benish... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: No mistakes, only opportunities
Dear Women’s Network Members: Have you ever decided to take a chance and things did not go as smoothly as you imagined? Change comes at a different pace and comfort level for everyone. My own personal philosophy when things go wrong is to survey the real damage and... Read Story
Jessica Gilmore
“My favorite part of Women’s Network is meeting new friends!” Jessica Gilmore, director of sales at Candlewood Suites—HWY 63 & I-70, has only been in Columbia for six months. But during that six months, she’s been intentional about getting... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Choose Your Words
Greetings Women’s Network Members. As I sit down to write this month’s letter I’m wondering, what are your plans for 2018? Do you have specific resolutions or goals in mind? Hopefully by the time this letter is published I will have the Christmas decorations neatly... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: The Present
Happy Holidays, What a joyous and magical season that can quickly become overwhelming as we try to fit even more into our already packed schedules. I have been completely guilty of expending so much time and energy on holiday preparations that by the time the day... Read Story