What better way to add a little color and a lot of fun for folks traveling down The Loop. During the pandemic we designed, purchased, and installed branded banners along the entire length of the CID, adding a needed shot of cheer and showing customers a united Loop community. The banners are part of a […]
Continue ReadingYou may have noticed new artwork popping up along the Business Loop and it's all part of our vision for a more attractive and appealing street--and one that celebrates and supports local makers and artisans. This is year two of the Loop Street Art Project and we've got another round of local artists adding some […]
Continue ReadingThe goal of our Maker City Economic Development Plan is to fosters local, small-scale manufacturing as a way to revitalize The Loop and create new economic opportunities. We introduced our regular Maker Workshops--usually done in cooperation with one of our three shared spaces on the street--as a way to help start-up businesses by sharing expertise […]
Continue ReadingSince 2019 The Loop has celebrated and supported local makers, artisans, and manufacturers at our bi-annual Maker Market. Every Spring and Fall, we gather the best makers, artisans, cooks, and crafters and give CoMo a chance to discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items. Even during pandemic when we shifted our Maker Market to Instagram, Columbians logged on to […]
Continue ReadingThe CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen is now open in our permanent location on The Loop. CoMo Cooks gives all cooks a chance to turn their recipes into a business reality, regardless of background, income, or status. Our mission is to provide accessible, welcoming, and affordable kitchen space for local food-based businesses and small-batch producers. The […]
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