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Ask Anne: How to Make the Right Hire

  I am having the biggest problem in hiring the right people. How do I…

Policy: Chamber Sets Legislative Agenda

Every year on December 1, Republicans and Democrats in the Missouri House and Senate begin…

Real Estate: Tax Overhaul and Small Business

As I write this column, we’re preparing for the holidays. It’s a great time of…

Policy: Innovation through Relationships

Innovation is driving the way we live daily, from the way we monitor our health…

Real Estate: Office Space Innovation

“Innovation” and “commercial real estate” are said in the same sentence quite often these days.…

Business Smarts: Consumers Weigh In on Trust

We often think of Better Business Bureau as the place to file a complaint about…

Ask Anne: to Text or Not to Text?

Dear Anne, I have a large database of job applicants from previous years that my…

Real Estate: The Infrastructure Dilemma

Real estate development and infrastructure are nearly inseparable topics. They’ve always had a corresponding relationship,…

Business Smarts: Startup Scams to Avoid

There’s never been a business owner who doesn’t look for some edge over the competition.…

Policy: Advancing Public Safety in Columbia

To develop a comprehensive public safety plan in Columbia, we need to begin the process…

Ask Anne: Why Employees Leave

I’ve received several letters about the challenges you have with intermittent Family Medical Leave Act…

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.…