MU Nanotech institute dedicated
Little ideas, big impact: The role of nanotechnology in the University of Missouri’s economic
development mission is taking giant steps.
October 31, 2008
Old Dominion opens freight terminal at Tradewind Park
*Distribution Center Opens*Old Dominion Freight expands into new facility
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From the Roundtable: Building demolition waiting period could clash with owner’s rights
Very few communities have evaded the demolition of historic buildings. Sometimes they’re deemed historic before the destruction, but most often the distinction is made sometime later when a sense of historic perspective settles in. For reference, a thoughtful person occasionally assembles a set of old building and street scene photographs of a particular community and
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State certification program boosts local industrial recruitment efforts
When promoting Columbia’s “shovel-ready” sites for industrial prospects, the need for speed is paramount. That’s where the new Missouri Certified Sites program comes in, making it easier to quickly market commercial properties in the Columbia area, local economic development professionals said. Site selectors scouting locations need to make quick decisions, and a more systematic approach
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City: MU economic development coordination paying off
The coordinated effort to bring more jobs to Columbia is showing signs of success, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Larry Moore said during a meeting Oct. 21 to provide members with an economic development update. The cooperation between the city, the county, the University of Missouri and regional economic development organizations has never been greater, Moore
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Speaking Out: Boiling Missouri’s election season down to one-word campaigns
The biggest beef I hear from “regular citizens” regarding political campaigns is their negativity and the mean spiritedness. I personally know many of those campaigning for office during this election, especially at the state level. I know they will tell me they are forced into negative campaign positions in order to “get elected.” Many will
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Missouri Supreme Court building turns 100
The Missouri’s Supreme Court building is one of the oldest in the nation and still remains a vibrant part of life in Jefferson City and the broader legal community. Officials at the Missouri Supreme Court invited Missourians to celebrate the 100th anniversary Oct. 23 by hosting an open house and having a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As