Columbia Business Times Archive

Local Perspective: Following The Money Into The Future

After months of reports, public hearings, and community debate, Columbia’s City Council adopted a $453…

Jeff Guinn, owner, LGI Business Brokers

1. What’s your background? I attended the University of Central Missouri from 1975 to 1978.…

A Capitol Conversation: The McCaskill-Hawley Race

Missouri’s August primary election produced few surprises, particularly with the race for the U.S. Senate…

Local Perspective: An Economic Catalyst

As we chart our future at MU, we are focusing our energy on providing a world-class,…

Local Perspective: A ‘Kind of’ Government Loan

Too often, business leaders take a dim view of government programs, as many of them…

Karla Rose, Postmaster, United States Post Office, Columbia

1. What’s your background? I was a restaurant manager for about 15 years prior to…

Opinion: The Henderson Branch Decision

Well, they have done it again! The mayor of Columbia and his troika of acolytes…

City of Columbia Budget Process

FEBRUARY Combined Annual Financial Report is finalized and put on the city’s website. City manager…

Volkswagen Test Drive – 2018 Tiguan SUV

I love my car. I mean . . . I REALLY love my car. I…

Volkswagen Test – 2019 Jetta SEL Premium

I love my car. I mean . . . I REALLY love my car. I…

Volkswagen Test Drive – 2018 Atlas

I love my car. I mean . . . I REALLY love my car. I…

Local Perspective: We Are the First Responders

In my last two pieces, I’ve discussed the police department’s community policing efforts and the…