All Super Bowl party guests in Columbia got a taste of Les Bourgeois Vineyards whether they bought a bottle or not. The Rocheport winemaker aired the first television commercial of its new ad campaign during the big game, kicking off an expanded marketing budget geared toward grabbing market share during the economic downturn.
The multi-tiered centerpiece of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, an event supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, takes place in Columbia on Feb. 17-18.
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra performing at Mo Theatre Read More »
*Video Gaming*The number of women playing video games is increasing
Video gaming fascination, from female perspective Read More »
Recently, I heard two series of local radio ads that I found refreshing.
One is for a siding company and another for an HVAC firm. They send a similar message: “We’re trying to keep our business going until things get better. Call us now for special deals and even better customer service. We want to keep our guys working.”
Companies can survive, even thrive, during a recession Read More »
*Promotional Products*Local companies feed customer fondness for free stuff
Promotional products feed customer fondness for ‘free stuff’ Read More »
*People You Should Know: Chris Stevens*Meet BCNB’s relationship banking guru, an art and music aficionado
It’s here – that time of year when businesses gather their crews, pack up everything they own and head down to some cavernous hall to sell their wares to thronging crowds of targeted shoppers. Expo season is officially upon us.
*MU’s Budget*Nixon’s higher education funding plan attracts Republican ire
Local micro-business Sass and Fras was given an honorable mention in the “most innovative” category by StartupNation, an entrepreneur community and resource center, in its Home-based 100 contest. StartupNation recognizes the most innovative, successful and creative home-based businesses in its yearly contest. Sass and Fras, owned and operated by Jennifer Albin, offers the “baby bloak,”
