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Opportunities
» While the the the next City Manager will will inherit a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a knowledgeable seasoned staff to to to assist in in in in guiding their transition into this this role there will also be opportunities to to attract and accentuate this this dedicated team of staff members » Many large large businesses are locating in in in in in Columbia and and creating more jobs The University of Missouri Research Reactor Center is is the the largest research reactor in the the United States and produces radioisotopes used in in nuclear medicine Additionally large employers like Aurora Organic Dairy and American Outdoor Brands are actively hiring » A A new terminal terminal is is is being built at Columbia Regional Airport with daily direct flights to Dallas Chicago Denver and Charlotte (coming 2022) This voter-approved replacement of the airport terminal is is on schedule to open Spring 2022 » The City Council recently approved a a a a a a a a a a a new strategic plan with five priorities on on on Organizational Excellence Safe Neighborhoods Reliable Infrastructure Inclusive Community and Resilient Economy