Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives on Wednesday came up with an alternative plan for funding a program designed to reduce the shortage of nurses and other health care workers in Missouri. Since the beginning of last year, legislators from the Columbia area have been promoting a program that would allow Missouri colleges and […]
Caring for Missourians program may get stimulus funding Read More »
Three of Columbia’s biggest builders died during the past year, Bob LeMone, Raul Walters and John Peters, and in the coming weeks local residents will pay tribute to two of them.
Every other year, the Columbia Business Times sponsors the 20 under 40 Awards. The Class of 2009 is a well-rounded, well-balanced group of young movers and shakers that mirrors the essence of Columbia’s business community. The award is given to men and women under the age of 40 for their achievements in business and dedication
When Jim Alabach, director of leasing for the Kroenke Group, opened bidding on the initial construction of Hy-Vee stores at the old Wal-Mart sites in Broadway Marketplace and the Rock Bridge Center, three of the five competing contractors were from St. Louis
*Guest Column: Hoppe is the better candidate*Should Barbara Hoppe be reelected to the Sixth Ward? Two business leaders give their opinions
At the beginning of the General Assembly’s 2009 session, there was much talk of bipartisan cooperation. But Republicans and Democrats alike were frustrated as they departed for a week-long legislative spring break. And with roughly two months to go before the session ends, both parties are at loggerheads to get common legislative goals passed through
“Daddy!” I was in my office and my 8-year-old daughter Josie was calling me-almost screaming – from the bottom of the stairs. She ran up before I could stand up from my chair. “Daddy! Something’s wrong with Georgia!” She was nearly in tears. We hurried downstairs. Georgia-the three-month-old kitten Josie had wanted since the day
Saving Georgia, starring MU Vet Students and the Horton Animal Hospital Read More »
*Smart Thinking*Tough times require tough salespeople
Smart Thinking: Tough Times require tough salespeople Read More »
The Tiger Hotel has been a downtown landmark since it opened in November 1928. Six years ago, John Ott, David Baugher, Renea Sapp and I bought this historic building. The nine-story building’s use as a hotel was gradually marginalized over the years by more modern highway hostelries. Efforts to develop a different purpose for the
From the Roundtable: Return The Tiger to its glory by approving tax increment financing Read More »
