
we connect you
CoMo Area Connection Exchange Members:
(serving Columbia, MO and surrounding areas)
(Click the Member's name to be directed to their individual directory page)
Bag Sponsor:
Stephanie Wilmsmeyer, State Farm
Arts & Philanthropic Groups
Attorney
Banking
Bookkeeping
Business Growth & Development
Trinity Strategic Growth Solutions
The Growth Coach, Jessie Kwatamdia
Business Lending
Co-Working Space
Community Radio
KOPN Community Radio and Diversity Magazine
Consumer Coupon Advertising
Corporate Fitness
Digital Advertising Services
Columbia Daily Tribune / LocalIQ
Digital Publication
Errands and House Sitting / Notary
Stray's Errands and Appointments
Insurance
Stephanie Wilmsmeyer, State Farm
Krista Kippenberger, Shelter Insurance
Interior Design
Marketing Firm
Medical Care Clinic
Mobile App Development
Mortgage Lending
Multi-Channel Advertising
Payroll
Printing and Promotional Products
Radio
Shopping Center
Statewide Publications
Supplemental Insurance
Videography
Website Development & Hosting
Woodworking / Countertop
Other Resources
Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Women's Business Center
Supplier Diversity Program, City of Columbia
Other local companies providing information:
Gina Rende, Maly Commercial Realty
Want to see your business' name here as one of our
connection members?
Community Connections Directors:
jennifer schenck
& cara owings
jennifer@connection-exchange.com
cara@connection-exchange.com
Cara & Jennifer are the Co-Owners/Co-Founders & Chief Connectors of The Connection Exchange. Both are located at the headquarters in Columbia, MO overseeing the daily operations of the locations, services and contractors for the company. This was their big idea and dream to expand across the US because of their passion for connecting people!



Community Connectors:
jada mckenzie
jada@connection-exchange.com
Community Connector Jada's passion is helping people! She is a licensed life & health agent that specializes in working with Medicare. She enjoys being active in the community, spending time with friends and family and advocating for animals.
verna laboy
verna@connection-exchange.com
Community Connector Verna is known in Columbia as a community activist and a voice for the people. She strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others and has a long history of important work in Columbia, along with receiving several community leadership awards. Verna is a Health Educator with Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services, overseeing the award winning “Live Well by Faith” Public Health Initiative that addresses health disparities in the Black community through the Black Church setting.
amy hampton
amy.hampton@connection-exchange.com
Community Connector Amy is a mother of two active college age boys. She has lived in several areas of the state of Missouri and is excited to help link new community members and businesses with local resources!
laura wilson
laura@connection-exchange.com
Community Connector Laura has a healthcare background and loves spending time with her family and being outdoors. She loves meeting new people and looks forward to helping connect others in our great community!

