COMO Staff

1765 Articles Published | Follow:

Boone Hospital Center should end lease, renegotiate with BJC

While late in coming, there has been a groundswell of support in the community for…

Area incumbents, candidates agree on selling MOHELA assets

Answers are from (in order) Jeff Harris, District 23, Patrick Crabtree, District 23, Ed Robb,…

PYSK: M. Dianne Drainer

Executive Director, MIZZOU Flagship Council AGE: 57 YEARS LIVED IN COLUMBIA: 32 ORIGINAL HOMETOWN: Carrollton,…

Business Profile: Cameras and computers, not revolvers and rough stuff, are investigator’s tools of trade

During his 12 years as a private investigator, Ron Rugen has learned that husbands and…

Barrage of negative political ads has a negative effect on democracy

“Thank God, it is almost over!” That seems to be the collective sentiment of the…

Staffing company leaders address industry trends

The Columbia Business Times asked the owners or managers of four employment services companies in…

Talent, McCaskill diverge on stem cell research, minimum-wage, immigration

The neck-and-neck race between Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill is…

PYSK: Elaine Blodgett

President, Columbia-Boone County KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing leadership for an organization with diverse interests, all relating…

Stritzel pursues dream franchise expansion one sandwich at a time

Like Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas with his burgers or Ben and Jerry with their ice…

University marks major progress in life science research partnerships

Just over two years ago, my photo appeared on the cover of the Columbia Business…

Columbia’s new airline takes off

The Columbia Regional Airport held an open house on Oct. 5, the first day of…

Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream

In a university town like Columbia, the G.I. Bill that kicked in at the end…