Voices

A Legacy for Columbia’s Future

Local business owner Thom Baker seeks to leave Columbia a gift when he retires. Tucked…

Kevin Crane, Circuit Judge, Circuit 13 Division 3

Bio: I was born in 1961 at Boone County Hospital to Laura Pace Crane, a…

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, United States Representative District 4

Bio: I represent Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. I currently serve on the House Agriculture and…

Finley Gibbs, Candidate for 13th Circuit Judge, Division I

Bio: I live in Columbia and have been married for 30 years to Becky. We…

The Birds Have Landed

Evaluating the conditions of using Bird scooters. Last week, Jonathan Sessions and I were walking…

Art-filled Walls Improve Work Environment and Creativity

Bringing art from local artists into Columbia businesses. You know you are in Columbia when…

Construction Underway for Bike Boulevard

Cyclists will soon have an easier way to reach the MKT trail from the Business…

A Magnet for Students Driven to Excel

An overview of MU’s Army ROTC program. Land-grant institutions like MU once required all students…

Business Loop Improvement Plan Approved

Over the past few months, I’ve written exclusive online pieces for CBT celebrating creative ways…

Real Estate: Taking Stock of Medical Office Real Estate

Medical office real estate has emerged as a significant and robust subclass of office real…

Policy: The City Budget

For the second year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce has produced a local agenda intended…

Ask Anne: Stopping Sexual Harassment

The topic of the day is sexual harassment. Do you have any advice on how…