October 1, 2010

College cleared to buy YouZeum building

Columbia College has reached a deal with the Department of Education to buy the YouZeum building. President Gerald Brouder announced today that the federal agency approved Columbia College’s plan to use the building to house its growing online and nursing education centers. The YouZeum has struggled financially since moving into the building two years ago. […]

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Five important lessons learned, in business and life | Leading Clearly

As someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, my life has been an interesting journey filled with colorful characters and staggering obstacles. I’ve coached hundreds of individuals and led amazing teams to new heights. This journey has spanned more decades than I care to admit, crossed four states and even more states-of-mind. Countless lessons have been learned,

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Neighborhoods at TigerPlace | Construction Update

What: A skilled nursing and rehabilitation center adjacent to TigerPlace by Americare Where: 3003 Falling Leaf Court. A bridge from the east side of TigerPlace will cross Grindstone Creek and connect the two buildings. Contractor: Brindley Construction; Pulaski, Tenn. Cost: Approximately $14 million Status: Started in February and is scheduled to be finished in May

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State revenue department expands online resources

The Missouri Department of Revenue has taken steps to improve access to its services by putting more online. Here are some online services now offered: Electronic filing of S-corporation and business franchise tax returns through the department’s website, dor.mo.gov License plate renewal at plates.mo.gov: The website was improved to make it more customer-friendly. Since the

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PYSK: Keith Politte

Manager, Technology Testing Center, Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute CONTACTS: E-mail: [email protected]; AIM/Skype/Twitter: mojokp AGE: 51 JOB DESCRIPTION: My job is to build relationships that match and accelerate various RJI areas of interest. That entails working with companies such as Apple and Adobe to take their emerging technologies and apply them to the challenges facing journalism.

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Columbia College Science Center | Construction Update

Columbia College plans to build a 40,000-square-foot science building where the softball field is now on Rangeline Street. President Gerald Brouder said on Sept. 24 that the college’s science campaign has raised more than $3 million. The proposed facility is expected to cost about $13 million. Designs for the building by architects at Simon Oswald

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From the Roundtable: Community suggestions could help promote local tourism

A slight uptick in sales tax receipts somewhat brightens the local financial picture, though the even better news is a steep increase in receipts Columbia derives from the 4 percent “bed tax” paid by hotels. Revenue from the tax on room rentals increased 18.5 percent in August compared with the same month in 2009. The

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