New to Columbia?!
It’s time to “know what the locals know”
Have you moved to Columbia, Missouri in the past year from another city, state or even country?!
You’re in the right spot!
Moving to a new city can be hard. But that’s what we’re here for! We invite you to check out our welcome services below and find the option that’s right for you.
Not new to Columbia but want to learn more about this special town? We’ve got some resources for you too!
And the best news? It’s all FREE to you!
What are you waiting for?! Scroll on down and check out all we have to offer!
If you’ve moved to Columbia, MO or a surrounding rural area (Ashland, Hallsville, etc.) in the past 12 months and would like to be welcomed in person, this is the option for you!
RESIDENTIAL PORCH WELCOME VISIT
If you’ve moved to Columbia, MO or a surrounding rural area (Ashland, Hallsville, etc.) in the past 12 months and would like to be welcomed virtually, this is the option for you!
RESIDENTIAL VIRTUAL WELCOME VISIT
Have a group of 15+ people that need to be welcomed to Columbia, MO? Check this out!
Our group welcome visits are ideal for local HR departments that are bringing in new employees + teams or even for groups of incoming postgrad students, residents, etc.
We will welcome everyone in a group setting - answer questions about their new hometown, share personal recommendations and more
GROUP WELCOME VISIT
COMING SOON!
UNDERGRAD WELCOMES
Notes from our new residents:
“Thank you so much for the welcome basket! I am still sifting through all these awesome things!! Thank you for doing this! I know I can hardly speak for everyone, but it’s SO cool, and very much appreciated!! All these points of interests!! I am feeling so blessed by your visit.”
- Chrystal and Andrew
“Thank you so much for welcoming us!
We truly enjoyed your visit, info and gifts!”
- Dave and Barb
Not new to Columbia but want to know more?
If you don’t qualify for a welcome visit, that’s okay! Here are some other ways we can help you learn more about Columbia, MO!
HANG OUT WITH US ON
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Come hang out with us on our social media pages where we share behind the scenes, inside peeks at some of our favorite local businesses and the people that own them, local hot spots and more!
Columbia Welcome Instagram
Columbia Welcome Facebook
Living in CoMO
The 573 Shop
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E-MAIL NEWSLETTER
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Join our email list to receive our monthly newsletter where we share upcoming events, national holidays and local places to celebrate them, community recommendations, new free resources and more!
Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on this! Scroll down to the bottom of this page and enter your info to join.
FREE RESOURCES + MORE
ON OUR BLOG
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Head over to our blog where you can find our exclusive, free community resources, introductions to some our favorite businesses + the owners of those businesses and more!
These are great resources for both our new residents and townies to enjoy!
GET OUR LOCAL GUIDE:
“LIVING IN COMO”
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COMING SOON
Download our free guide to living local in Columbia, MO! In this guide, we share our go-to local businesses for all the things: personal care, home care, local shops, local attractions and more!
You can think of this as your directory to CoMO’s best local businesses full of personal recommendations!