A large coffee, two bear claws and six hot wings. That’s what patrons can order when they walk into the new Daylight Donuts franchise, 1203 E. Broadway, set to open in about three weeks. Co-owned by Shabbir Patel and Nick Patel (no relation), the new doughnut shop could serve both chicken wings and donuts on […]
*Business Profile: Bucket Media*Guiding clients through a changing media landscape.
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Executive Director, Thumper Productions AGE: 39 JOB DESCRIPTION: To bring live music events to Columbia that truly connect the artists and the audience in an unforgettable experience. YEARS LIVED IN COLUMBIA: 16 ORIGINAL HOMETOWN: Marceline, Mo. EDUCATION: University of Missouri and The School of Rock COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Strong advocate and supporter of The Shelter, and
In the near future, citizens of Boone County and Columbia will be hearing about contract negotiations regarding fire services. As the City of Columbia expands by smart growth, unbridled growth or hokey-pokey growth, the demand for fire protection services changes. By agreement, the City of Columbia pays the Boone County Fire Protection District for services
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*Power Lunch*Bob Black discusses REDI’s new direction.
*Columbia’s Trust Fund*Ray Beck discusses the growth and development of the city trust.
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Times are challenging right now for many small businesses. Increased gas prices and other rising costs have caused many owners to tighten their belts to make ends meet. While there are many obvious things to do to lower expenses, the following are some more in-depth strategies you can use to keep your bottom line looking
Agency: Word Marketing Client: OATS, Inc. Client Audiences: OATS serves nearly 30,000 people in Missouri. Last year, the organization provided 1,461,988 one-way trips with a fleet of over 625 vehicles and a staff of 600. With such a large coverage area and as a not-for-profit organization, OATS has three main audiences: rural Missourians who face
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Les Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards plans to more than double the size of its winery, which will feature a tasting room and tours of the winemaking operation, and expand its local vineyards by more than a quarter. The winery intends to add 12,000 square feet to the 8,000-square-foot winery, which is located at the Interstate
The Joplin Globe We want to celebrate and call this a victory. In reality, it’s a tragedy. A Cole County circuit judge has upheld a lawsuit filed against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The court action overturns DNR’s approval of a concentrated animal feeding operation a stone’s throw away from the state historic site
