1. Smartride LLC Getting yourself home after a night out on the town is one thing…but what about your car? Smartride has the answer. By reserving Smartride ahead of time, Columbian’s can let loose with the knowledge that when its time to go, they have a dependable driver who will take them and their car […]
Historic preservation doesn’t just preserve aging structures in Columbia — it also creates and sustains jobs.
As the drought continued in August across 78 percent of the United States, the USDA rated all of Missouri’s fields at least severe and nearly all of the state’s grazing pastures at least poor. The grim struggle leaves local farmers such as Brett Shryock with the question of what to do with their crops: wait
Veterans United’s Chief Storyteller In a room nearly 1,000 miles away, Olympic shooter Jamie Gray lifted her gold medal within inches of the laptop screen. Those watching by video cheered, and a couple of other viewers started a busy side chat, after noticing the athlete’s patriotic-colored fingernails. Moderating the interview was well-known local news anchor
Movers Sarah Hill Veterans United Home Loans recently hired local television reporter Sarah Hill as its chief storyteller. “We realized we had great stories to tell, and we needed to do a better job of capturing them for our audience,” says Kris Farmer, VU’s chief marketing officer. “The logical choice was Sarah.” Shakers
What Each Legislative Candidate plans to do to help Businesses in Boone County Party: Republican The problem: Missouri is competing with other states and countries to attract new businesses and jobs, and Missouri needs a way to set itself apart. The solution: A statewide, state-funded workforce-training program would be offered to businesses in exchange for
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
