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1 Million Cups Columbia Weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to a network of peers in CoMo

Speaker: October 21: Creature Comforts of Columbia / Collin FunkhouserCreature Comforts of Columbia, operated by Funky B...
10/19/2026

Speaker: October 21: Creature Comforts of Columbia / Collin Funkhouser

Creature Comforts of Columbia, operated by Funky Bunch Pet Care, LLC, provides professional in-home pet care for busy and traveling pet owners. Our services include dog walking, cat and exotic animal care, adventure hikes, and pet waste removal. We use trained W-2 employees, team-based scheduling, GPS-tracked visits, and detailed client communication to provide dependable care without relying on a single individual.

Speaker: October 14: Growing Older and Better / Sean SpenceGrowing Older and Better is a personal storytelling and commu...
10/11/2026

Speaker: October 14: Growing Older and Better / Sean Spence

Growing Older and Better is a personal storytelling and community platform created by Columbia resident Sean Spence. Drawing on his experiences as an entrepreneur, nonprofit professional, poverty activist and person living with multiple sclerosis, Sean encourages people to approach aging with curiosity, intention and optimism. The platform brings together projects centered on meaningful relationships, memorable meals, faith, travel, service and personal growth. Through writing, podcasts, speaking and community initiatives, Growing Older and Better inspires people to stop waiting for the perfect moment and make choices that create a richer, more connected life at any age.
https://povertyactivist.com/growing-older-and-better/

Speaker: September 30: FREEAIR Books / George Norman and Baylee WhitmoreFreeair Books is a people-first nonprofit publis...
09/28/2026

Speaker: September 30: FREEAIR Books / George Norman and Baylee Whitmore

Freeair Books is a people-first nonprofit publishing house dedicated to amplifying historically excluded voices and making publishing accessible. Founded in 2022 by George Norman and Baylee Whitmore, the organization publishes diverse works, provides editing and publishing services, supports local authors, and creates literacy programs for young writers. Through book sales, workshops, events and partnerships, FREEAIR helps creatives—particularly those from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, unhoused, justice-impacted and at-risk communities—share their stories and build lasting legacies. As a 501(c)(3), FREEAIR is supported by people who believe literature should reflect the full range of human experience.

After an exciting week away from our typical structure, celebrating 13 years of 1MC in Columbia, we are back to our norm...
08/16/2026

After an exciting week away from our typical structure, celebrating 13 years of 1MC in Columbia, we are back to our normal meeting. As usual, at Columbia REDI Hub, 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19.

1MC Organizer Brandi Herrman from Brandi Herrman Communications is presenting on her idea: Content on Cue.

Content on Cue solves a problem every small business owner and nonprofit knows too well: marketing content matters, but it never feels urgent enough to get done. Content on Cue sends you personalized text-message prompts built around your specific business — not recycled generic ideas. You reply by text with a quick thought, a photo, or a video, whenever it's convenient. Those replies become the raw material for your marketing content. It takes 2 minutes or less. It's the middle path between doing it all yourself (which means it never gets done) and paying a pro you can't afford.

1MC Como celebrated 13 years fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region! Thanks so much to our sponsors: Pres...
08/13/2026

1MC Como celebrated 13 years fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region!

Thanks so much to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Hawthorn Bank
Location Sponsor: Columbia College - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
Sweet Treats: Shelter Insurance, Krista Kippenberger Agency
Adult Beverages: Liberty Family Medicine
Giveaways: D.W. Cole with Cole Properties Realty.

Sponsors are crucial to 1 Million Cups Columbia!Thanks for the 13th Anniversary Celebration supporters! Presenting Spons...
08/05/2026

Sponsors are crucial to 1 Million Cups Columbia!
Thanks for the 13th Anniversary Celebration supporters!

Presenting Sponsor: Hawthorn Bank
Location Sponsor: Columbia College - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
Sweet Treats: Shelter Insurance, Krista Kippenberger Agency
Adult Beverages: Liberty Family Medicine
Giveaways: D.W. Cole with Cole Properties Realty.

Don't forget to join us at 4 p.m. Aug. 12! No typical 9 a.m. meeting ... but come later in the day to Columbia College -...
08/05/2026

Don't forget to join us at 4 p.m. Aug. 12!
No typical 9 a.m. meeting ... but come later in the day to Columbia College - Robert W. Plaster School of Business (New Hall) at 4 p.m.!

Hear from local college partners:
Sophia Rivera Hassemer & Kelly Mattas (Mizzou)
President Arquette & Dean Moberly (Columbia College)

PLUS: raffles, drinks, food & networking!

We're switching things up tomorrow morning 👀Anna Swacker , founder of Noviqu, is coming to share her story of building a...
06/02/2026

We're switching things up tomorrow morning 👀
Anna Swacker , founder of Noviqu, is coming to share her story of building a startup from the ground up - all the way through acquisition. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to go from zero to exit, this is the conversation you don't want to miss.

See you there!

In a time of intricate social media platforms with plenty of bells and whistles, Connectiv serves as a streamlined direc...
05/05/2026

In a time of intricate social media platforms with plenty of bells and whistles, Connectiv serves as a streamlined directory for professionals in mid-Missouri to find and connect with each other.

Join us tomorrow morning as Scott Zimmerman seeks advice on his challenge of gaining coordinated critical mass amongst multiple types of product users- the need for a revenue model that makes platform usage worth it for students, mentors and businesses alike.

Join us tomorrow morning as we showcase Columbia Chamber of Commerce' Small Business of the Year Finalists!
04/28/2026

Join us tomorrow morning as we showcase Columbia Chamber of Commerce' Small Business of the Year Finalists!

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500 E Walnut, Suite 102, REDI Innovation Hub
Columbia, MO
65201

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9am - 10am

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+15738827667

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