Columbia’s biggest property losses
Undeveloped land among largest foreclosures and deeds in lieu of foreclosure in past year
Deeds of trust only reflect maximum borrowing limits.
November 2008
From the Roundtable: The lines in the battle of West Broadway are drawn once more
The word libraried may not be in the dictionary, but that’s the term one KFRU caller came up with the other day to sum up his thoughts about the next stage of the contentious West Broadway “improvement” project. With Columbia poised to spend $105,000 on the design phase of the project, the caller and others
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Tech Talk – Internet shopping can save money, gas and time
In these tough and uncertain economic times, seeking value and bargains is as important as ever. Fortunately, having a computer with Internet access makes it easy to find deals and save money. Often, saving money is as simple as visiting a few Web sites. “It’s really easy to find little ways to save money by
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City View: Mixed-use parking facility designed with Columbia’s future in mind
*City View*Bill Watkins explains need for new parking garage
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Hot Jobs list helps students find career path
Missourians now have access to a resource that identifies which Missouri jobs are expected to be hot through 2016. The Missouri’s Hot Jobs report, available at www.MissouriConnections.org, provides information on hundreds of occupations with bright outlooks. “While the economy will have its ups and downs, it is important for students to look at the long-term
Customer Service – When budgeting for advertising basics, look back before moving forward
With the onset of the fourth quarter, many businesses find themselves in the midst of reviewing the previous nine months and budgeting for the coming year. Where did the money go? Which tactics worked, and which ones didn’t? Obviously, the goal of the budgeting process is to look ahead, but a valuable tool for doing
Pew study: Americans think they’re not saving enough money
Verle Brown is in rare company. She’s one of few Americans who is comfortable with what’s in her savings account. A recent Pew Research Center study showed three of every four Americans say they aren’t saving enough. The study, which surveyed 2,413 adults by telephone, concluded that this overall feeling is felt by almost everyone.
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Surviving amid turbulent market: Local travel agencies consolidate, specialize
Barbara Davis is sitting behind her desk at Great Southern Tiger Travel checking the roundtrip fares for Northwest flights on her computer when she suddenly becomes excited: prices have dropped dramatically. Davis, the manager of the agency’s downtown branch, is purchasing tickets for an eight-person group of University of Missouri administrators planning to fly from
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Columbia College changes philanthropic model, restructures
*Columbia College*Private college changes its philanthropic model and restructures several departments
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People You Should Know: Rob Duncan
*People You Should Know*Rob Duncan, Vice chancellor for research at the University of Missouri