As Willis McCluskey knows, Columbia is more than half a century past its heyday when it comes to pool halls. McCluskey, known as “Mac” to fellow regulars at Booches, is an 88-year-old snooker hustler and a gentleman historian on the local billiards scene. He started playing pool in Columbia in the 1930s, when he was […]
When talking about marketing a business, we develop strategic plans, key messages and creative concepts to reach a variety of target audiences. Current clients or customers are certainly on the list of people to reach, as are prospects. Many times former clients are targeted as well. For some organizations, government and legislative contacts are an
*Stop the Presses!* Witt Print Shop named Small Business of the Year Finalist.
Fine Print – Small Business of the Year nominee makes quiet but indelible impression Read More »
Our team also uses outside events, parties and staff retreats as ways to build rapport, introduce new information and gather employee input. The good lines of communication built through these types of events reinforce to employees that they are valuable to, and valued by, the organization. Bigger companies utilize additional means of communication to reach
When she was growing up in Country Club Estates, Martha John played on the stone pillars that mark the main entry to the Columbia Country Club, flanked by wide expanses of grass. The scene, including the vacant lots, has remained unchanged for more than half a century, although Old Highway 63 has been relegated to
When you stop by PS:Gallery’s spring exhibit reception Saturday (6-9 p.m.), take time to take in the work of watercolor painter Keith Crown. A retrospective of the famous local artist’s paintings is on display there through June 26—peaking May 29 (also 6-9 p.m.) with a celebration of Crown’s 90th birthday. Though widely considered a quintessential
*Pessimistic Perceptions* How views of the economy influence local real estate
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The 100 people who gathered in the Tiger Hotel ballroom for the inaugural Columbia Business Times Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards Luncheon on April 3 discovered organizers wanted not only their company but also their input. Each guest had questionnaire about entrepreneurship to fill out and discuss over lunch. The first question: “What makes entrepreneurs different?” Without
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*People Your Should Know* Anne Williams, JobFinders Employment Services
Many times I have complimented Columbia/Boone County voters for their conscientious voting habits. Wow! The messages from voters in the April 8 elections seem absolutely clear. The ballot choices can be lumped into three categories: 1. Growth and development, which continue to occupy a dominant portion of the local conversation. 2. Open communication and public
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