Columbia Business Times Archive

Downtown’s quirks challenge housing

The cash flow potential is incredible. “Beds” in the two-, three- and four-person apartment complexes…

You say you don’t sell

The art of sales is about communication. Those who can communicate the most effectively will…

Health care reform costs don’t add up

With the recent Supreme Court hearings, the rhetoric has ramped up significantly regarding the Patient…

It’s time to start paying attention

To paraphrase one of the songs from Rogers and Hammerstein’s hit musical “Oklahoma”: “Everything’s up…

MFA Oil CEO honored by White House

Jerry Taylor, CEO of MFA Oil, was one of nine individuals honored April 19 at…

YES tour engages young entrepreneurs

All across the country there are young men and women dreaming of opening their own…

Season of Columbia Public Schools celebrations

There are many reasons to celebrate this month. Spring arrived early, the Tigers had an…

Missouri’s economic recovery is on — barely

The data are accumulating and the trend is clear — the state and local economy…

Bond, levy to address increasing enrollments

Members of the Columbia Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously to place both…

EEZ creates unease over city’s growth

Blight … enhanced enterprise zones … 50 percent property tax abatement … eminent domain ……

Audits recognize CPS’ fiscal responsibility

Developing a budget requires focusing on organizational vision and prioritizing resources. Managing a budget requires…

Art of communication key to business success

His heart was in the right place. He had passion, commitment and preparation on his side. What’s more, the information he was presenting was right on target. The way he presented it, however, was terribly wrong.