New to Columbia MO - COMO Connection Exchange

New to Columbia MO - COMO Connection Exchange Your free welcome to Columbia, MO. New here? There's a gift with your name on it and a community ready to meet you.

Knock, knock! It's us, reminding you that your Welcome Gift is still waiting!We hope you're starting to feel at home in ...
08/31/2026

Knock, knock! It's us, reminding you that your Welcome Gift is still waiting!

We hope you're starting to feel at home in CoMo! But we noticed you haven't picked up your Welcome Gift yet, and we'd hate for you to miss out.

It's filled with curated local resources to help you discover the best of our city.

Visit newtocolumbia.com or message us to claim yours!

Suits deserve the best.Who's your dry cleaner of choice? Tag 'em in the comments!
08/28/2026

Suits deserve the best.

Who's your dry cleaner of choice? Tag 'em in the comments!

Did you know the MKT Trail is actually a car-free commute route?Pretty handy, right?
08/24/2026

Did you know the MKT Trail is actually a car-free commute route?

Pretty handy, right?

Welcome to CoMo!To help you feel right at home, we’ve put together a special Welcome Gift packed with everything you nee...
08/19/2026

Welcome to CoMo!

To help you feel right at home, we’ve put together a special Welcome Gift packed with everything you need to navigate the city.

Visit newtocolumbia.com to claim yours!

Hi, I'm Tina! 👋A little about me...A proud mom to our three amazing kids. They keep life full, fun, and constantly remin...
08/18/2026

Hi, I'm Tina! 👋

A little about me...
A proud mom to our three amazing kids. They keep life full, fun, and constantly reminding me what really matters.

Professionally, I have a degree in Business Management, along with my master's and doctorate from Mizzou. I've spent the last 15 years working in higher education, building partnerships and helping organizations grow. I've also had the privilege of coaching women through some of life's biggest transitions, helping them rediscover confidence and create lives they love.

What I really want you to know is this...
I love this community.

Columbia has been home to our family for years, and Nick and I have been part of the local business community since 2009, when we opened our very first business. Building relationships, supporting local businesses, and giving back to this community has become part of who we are.

As one of the new owners of Connection Exchange, I'll be leading the business partnership side of things. My passion is connecting people, helping businesses grow, and creating opportunities that strengthen our community.

If you're a local business owner, I'd love to meet you, hear your story, and explore how we can help your business grow. I can't wait to connect!

One last hurrah! Main Street Summit is happening September 15–17 in Columbia, MO. 3 days. 60+ speakers. 1,200+ owners a...
08/17/2026

One last hurrah! Main Street Summit is happening September 15–17 in Columbia, MO. 3 days. 60+ speakers. 1,200+ owners and operators building relationships and growing their companies.

For 10% off, use the link below as a thank you for being part of the Connection Exchange community!

https://register.mainstreetsummit.com/e/reg-2026?aff=ConnectionExchange

Hey Columbia! We're Tina and Nick, and we're the new owners of CoMo Connection Exchange!We've been here eighteen years. ...
08/17/2026

Hey Columbia! We're Tina and Nick, and we're the new owners of CoMo Connection Exchange!

We've been here eighteen years. Raising three kids here, built businesses here, and spent our careers helping people find their footing and sharing resources in a new place.
More on all that soon.

But first we just wanted to say hello. And also... GO TIGERS! MIZ!

Three Mizzou degrees, three graduations, same building (or I guess we should say, track)!We moved here in 2008, after we...
08/17/2026

Three Mizzou degrees, three graduations, same building (or I guess we should say, track)!

We moved here in 2008, after we got married, became parents here, and became business owners for the first time here.

Columbia wasn't where either of us was from. It's just where we decided to stay. The People. The Community. Makes it all worth it.

Hey, I'm Nick Balser!Small-town guy from Shelbyville. Marketing degree, bowling shop owner, twelve years at Mizzou (work...
08/17/2026

Hey, I'm Nick Balser!

Small-town guy from Shelbyville. Marketing degree, bowling shop owner, twelve years at Mizzou (working, not just studying), realtor since 2019, and broker-owner of Lifetime Realty Group since 2023.

I tell you all of this because I have spent years helping people find their place in this town... literally!

I'm going to leading the residential side of CoMo Connection Exchange, New to CoMo! That means, it'll likely be my voice you hear if you're a new resident in Columbia.

Off the clock, I'm a dad and an outdoorsman who'd rather be in a deer stand than almost anywhere.

I look forward to meeting you, welcoming you and helping you find your footing in CoMO!

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1020 E Walnut Street
Columbia, MO
65201

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