It used to be harder to argue that there are vulnerabilities in the Columbia economy. After all, we were being listed in national magazines as having the lowest unemployment in the country and being lauded as one of the most desirable locations to live. Today, however, concerns abound: layoffs at some of our major […]
Guest Column: Overcoming vulnerabilities in the local economy Read More »
Landing a business executive to preside over the state’s only Land Grant university may be controversial today, especially in the academic community, but I believe great things are in store for us, as we look ahead to the future, once Gary Forsee is on board. The decision by the Board of Curators to select
From the Round Table: MU better off with business executive as president Read More »
Is the advertising industry a good economic barometer? I think that depends largely on whom you ask. In recent months, we have all heard and read quite a bit about where our economy might be headed. So what are we to make of all the news about slow housing starts and the sub-prime mortgage lending
Special Section: Economic downturn? The business with the buzz gets the bucks. Read More »
When planning the renovation of the historic Central Dairy building on Broadway, the owners of Downtown Appliance had to decide what to do with the space above their store. The second floor contained dilapidated offices with 1960s interior design, smoke-stained ceilings and minimal storage space. Replacing them with apartments was a no-brainer, co-owner Don Helmreich
The following is the fifth in a series of articles about the importance and benefits of succession planning within your business or organization. Throughout this series, we will explore the various steps of this critical planning process that will help protect the longevity of your business and provide professional growth for your future leaders. Succession
Succession planning: Communication is essential for successful transition Read More »
One of the most interesting trends in entrepreneurship in recent years – and one that promises to become even more prominent in the future – is the idea of making money by doing good. It’s called social entrepreneurship, and its practitioners are as much interested in leaving the world better than they found it
By Ray Beck as told to Jim Muench If you ever want to see how hard city employees work, try riding in a garbage truck for a few days. I rode in a garbage truck in 1961, looking for ways to improve our solid waste collection system, and it was an education. Over the
Garbage collection generates controversy, system cleaner, greener Read More »
RAM Telecom President Blake Moore and his 10 or so employees moved into the company’s new offices at Broadway Bluffs in August. RAM Telecom, a partner with Verizon Wireless with 20 retail locations in Missouri and Illinois, decided to move its headquarters from Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Columbia. Moore said the best part of the
RAM Telecom President Blake Moore and his 10 or so employees moved into the company’s new offices at Broadway Bluffs in August. RAM Telecom, a partner with Verizon Wireless with 20 retail locations in Missouri and Illinois, decided to move its headquarters from Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Columbia. Moore said the best part of the
Columbia Business Times: Do you believe Columbia’s economy in 2008 will grow at a faster, similar or slower pace than in 2007? Erdel: Because 2007 was slower than anticipated, I think 2008 will be about the same. It will be a year when the real estate marketing continues to be a challenge and Columbia
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