Mike Matthes: City Manager, City of Columbia
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October 2017
Dan Atwill, Presiding Commissioner of Boone County
What’s the biggest challenge of your job? Our biggest challenge is to use limited resources to satisfy virtually unlimited needs. Whether it be roads and bridges, law enforcement, mental health, or any of the countless other needs our county has, we must balance the various issues that confront us daily. You started your career in
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Seven Reasons Happy Employees Stay Happy
I facilitate a workshop (soon to become an e-book) called “Ten Things Leaders Can’t Do.” First on the list is that leaders can’t make everyone happy. I often ask my classes why this is true. People typically shout out several answers, but the primary reason is because happiness has a lot to do with individual
Mobile Advertising Technology and How To Use It
With smartphone ownership at an all-time high (approaching 100 percent among U.S. Millennials and Gen Z-ers), no modern marketer can deny the importance of a mobile strategy. You already know that a seamless, responsive website experience is critical. But you may not know that advertising providers are adapting to the growing demand for advanced, high-quality
A Girlfriend Getaway
A girl’s weekend in Columbia can be a great way to unwind, relax, and bond with some of your favorite people. From shopping to crafts, you’re guaranteed to find a good time at these Columbia locations: Crafts: Confetti Craft Co. – New to Columbia, this establishment is changing the face of crafting with friends. Select
Modernizing Infrastructure Through Innovative Technology
The investments states make in transportation and infrastructure not only shape how people get around, but how effectively communities can grow. Today, infrastructure and transportation are completely intertwined with the latest technology developments. Cities and states need tech to learn what they need and what the next steps should be. Technology allows a city and
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Opinion Response: “Close It Down!” and Columbia’s Transit System
“Close It Down!” — Al Germond’s August 29 opinion piece in CBT — caught our attention. We, members of the Public Transit Advisory Commission, were very interested in the piece, and while we don’t advocate closing our public transit system down, we were pleased to find some common areas of agreement. We’d like to address those things
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10 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
Halloween procrastinators, we have your back! See below for some simple, last-minute costume ideas. 1. Wine Bottle You will need: Brown construction paper and a red, white, or rosé colored dress Tape the sides of the construction paper together so it looks like a cork, and then fasten it to a headband. Voilá!
Jumping into the Local News Conversation
The news business has hit a bit of a rough patch lately. Reporters are fielding attacks on their integrity, news outlets are facing budget cuts and overworked staff, and freedom of speech is, bewilderingly, up for debate. When the news literally is the news, it’s hard to imagine that there was a time when an
Don’t Go It Alone
Give yourself the gift of leadership training. As a leader in an organization, have you ever felt like you were in a boat, all alone, paddling upstream? I sure have. I remember working my first job, in my early 20s, and being promoted to general manager. My secretary had been working for the company for