March 6, 2009

Capable employees, who dedicate themselves to their jobs, often carry their companies through challenging times. Whether it’s the hectic, daily grind or the planning of a once-in-a-career centennial event, the job doesn’t get done and get done right without hard work from outstanding staffers. It’s no coincidence that many successful businesses have owners and CEOs

Although other private companies have tried the welcome-to-Columbia business with limited success, Stacey Thompson decided her international experience would be the extra ingredient that makes the new company thrive. In January, Thompson started Columbia Welcome, a home-based business that brings a hearty handshake and a basket full of goodies to Columbia’s newcomers. Thompson delivers gifts,

The relationship of humans and their pets dates back millennia. That special human-animal bond, which started when the first caveman enticed a canine ancestor to team with him on a hunt, is as important, if not as immediately utilitarian, today. With the continual graying of our 21st-century population and the ever-burgeoning population of animal pets

The Missouri Technology Corporation has awarded grants to Columbia’s Centennial Investors and four other angel investment groups in Missouri to enhance their ability to get companies started. The angel investment groups in Columbia, St. Louis, Springfield and Lee’s Summit will each receive a $30,000 one-year grant to fund operational expenses such as staff, as well

I remember when cell phones were as big as a suitcase and could only be used in cars. I remember when faxes were the new new thing. I was dumbfounded by the Internet and e-mailing, and now look at us … Twitter, Facebook and blogging. What’s next? My impression of a blog was that it