Perhaps because of its long history as a college town, a dedication to critical thinking and creative problem solving permeates Columbia’s businesses and institutions. With strong ties to the past and eyes set on the future, these companies are propelling Columbia forward with bold new ideas.
Q: I’m a new manager and know that there are things I should do, like knowing and supporting company policies and guidelines. My question is: Is there an unwritten “code of conduct” managers need to follow? I don’t know of a “code of conduct” to follow, but your company can’t move forward without leaders with
Longtime Columbia Daily Tribune readers should not have been surprised by the recent purchase of the newspaper and its associated printing plant by GateHouse Media Inc., of Fairport, New York. GateHouse has been vacuuming up newspaper properties over the past few years with the backing of the Fortress Investment Group, a private equity firm based
What is your role in the organization? Manager of member services. I oversee member relations, energy efficiency programs, energy audits, media relations, community activities, marketing, and Boone Electric satellite systems. How did Boone Electric’s interest in utilizing solar power begin? It began with the people we’re controlled by: our members. Members had continually expressed interest
No person in the world can do two things equally well at the same time. As a matter of fact, both tasks will probably suffer. Multitasking is a term we have adopted to make us feel good about excusing less-than-superior performance. If you challenge someone on this, they will more than likely get defensive with
Columbia’s Cost of Living The Council for Community and Economic Research released 2016 second quarter cost of living statistics, showing that Columbia’s living costs were 7.5 percent below the nationwide average. Columbia received a composite index figure score of 92.5, meaning that $100 worth of goods in an average U.S. city typically costs $92.50 in
Columbia’s Cost of Living The Council for Community and Economic Research released 2016 second quarter cost of living statistics, showing that Columbia’s living costs were 7.5 percent below the nationwide average. Columbia received a composite index figure score of 92.5, meaning that $100 worth of goods in an average U.S. city typically costs $92.50 in
Age: 35. Job description: My team and I help women start and grow their own businesses by offering classes, business counseling, networking opportunities, and microloans. We can help people at any stage of business, from someone just starting with an idea to experienced businesspeople. And yes, while our focus is on women, we can help
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The idea of starting a social media campaign can be intimidating. While you might already have the skills you need to be successful on social media, you might not know how to apply them. Instead of thinking “I’m going to start a social media campaign,” think, “I’m going to make new friends.” Making friends is
