October 3, 2012

As the CBT researched its feature story on the State Farm vice presidents in Columbia (page 26), we discovered rumors that the State Farm operations center in Columbia might close its doors. It’s difficult to tell where rumors begin or their level of credibility, so the CBT took a look into what might be driving […]

The Business Times sat down with State Farm’s head honchos to talk management style, innovation, Joplin and yoga.   Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr and delegates from every insurance firm gathered in the lucky-to-be-standing City Hall to share action plans. Nearly a week had passed, but these companies had their hands full in responding to