Guest Column: Columbia College weathering economic storm, no drastic changes

As the drumbeat of the economic downturn continues to sound, many organizations are taking measures…

Guest Column: Missouri perilously close to losing model system

Most folks rarely see the inside of the courthouse, but when that unpleasantness happens, the…

PYSK: David Stepanek

Guest Column: At session’s midpoint, economic development legislation stuck in limbo

When the legislature convened in January, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry asked the…

Guest Column: Robison good for business

As a Columbia small business owner for 30 years, I’ve seen the local economy rise…

NEW BUSINESS UPDATE

Three micro-businesses have recently opened studios in the Fay Street Lofts, a historic warehouse at…

Guest Column: Simplicity key for successful online marketing strategy

For most small-business owners and marketing professionals, the phrase “online marketing strategy” prompts a cringe.…

Guest Column: City parking garage with retail space gives city unfair advantage

Recently, I have given a lot of thought to the plans for the city’s mixed-use…

Guest Column: Legislature must view the current economic climate as opportunity

The top news stories each week are not mistaken-like every other state, Missouri is feeling…

Guest Column: Cuts to higher education will hurt Missouri’s economy

For the past two years, higher education in Missouri earned a grade point average just…

New Business Update: Mark’s Mobile Glass opens store at new location

Mark’s Mobile Glass has opened a new location on Conley Road and closed its two…

Business Briefs

Developers seek annexation along future connector                                                                                       It’s on: the race by speculators to stake out…