The Columbia businessman is a character caught somewhere between new-world innovation and old-world values. He emails from his phone while marching down Ninth Street on his way to a meeting with the city’s most powerful town elders. His schedule is jam-packed with meetings, 30 minutes of which are actually in his office. He is both […]
With three months to go until the event, the Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on March 5 is filling up fast. Of the 130 spaces available in the Holiday Inn Expo Center, fewer than 30 remained available at press time. Last year, the event committee managed to squeeze in another five booths, which brought the
Bankers push back as credit unions launch a campaign to make sure their voices — and services — are heard It’s easy to tell the difference between an apple and an orange, and we know we shouldn’t compare the two. But when it comes to banks and credit unions, bankers say the apple is
Local bankers fear the Dodd-Frank law passed in 2010 will hasten the demise of small banks and lead to the “Walmartization” of consumer banking. “In mid-Missouri, generally, I think we’ll probably see some smaller banks acquired by bigger banks, first of all,” says John Howe, Missouri bankers chair and professor of finance at the University
Sabrina McDonnell was fresh out of college when she walked into Columbia’s First National Bank. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she applied for and received a teller position. Cashing checks at a drive-thru window was a modest start, but surprises were to come fast and plenty for the young woman from Auxvasse, Mo. Today, McDonnell
Badgleymischka.com Over the past two decades, Mark Badgley and James Mischka have taken the world of high fashion by storm. Their designs continue to grace the covers of countless magazines including Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily. The company just launched its e-commerce site, operating on Big Bear Boulevard in Columbia. Proprietor: Mitchell Simone LLC Contact:
100+ The Columbia Board of REALTORS reported 2012 home sales topped 2011 by more than 100. This marked the first time in six years that the Columbia Board of REALTORS achieved a year of increased sales. Ameren Missouri Chairman, President and CEO Warner Baxter received the 2012 CEO of the Year Excellence in Leadership
Boone County National Bank Awards Ali Thompson, Charlotte Gaddy and Lynn Limback were presented with the bank’s most prestigious awards for sales excellence, superior customer service and leadership at the annual awards ceremony. Duane Heathman U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) named Heathman the business development manager for Missouri. Heathman’s new role involves coaching retail leaders
Name: David B. Keller Title and company/organization: Community bank president, The Bank of Missouri Age: 63 Job description: Visionary, cheerleader and chief judge of character Years lived in Columbia: 28 Original hometown: Brookfield, Mo. Education: Bachelor of Science from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. Community involvement: Chairman, Missouri Innovation Center; past president, Central Missouri Enterprise
At the turn of the decade, the American economy was speedily racing toward rock bottom. Likened to the Great Depression, the economic downfall of the 21st century nearly brought an entire country to its knees — and all of its citizens along with it. Stock investors forgot what a green arrow looked like. Real estate
