Columbia Business Times Archive

Government contracts present unique opportunity for minority-owned businesses

Measurable progress has been made in minority business development in the past several decades. Although…

Ken Greene’s jewelry shop a downtown gem

You might expect a martial arts enthusiast to thrive on killer instinct, but to Monarch…

Woods to move, expand low-profile luxury auto dealership

The highest concentration of luxury cars in Columbia is across town from the big dealerships,…

Sign Ordinance: Here we go again

A rather heady fight over a new sign ordinance is brewing in the Columbia business…

New construction, hotel glut put squeeze on older facilities

The rush to build hotels and grab a share of Columbia’s convention and hospitality market…

Experts cite need for Columbia convention center

A significant shortcoming in the Columbia lodging market is the lack of a large convention…

Specialization makes catering industry more palatable

In keeping with the quality of life we all enjoy, when Americans get together to…

Volunteer gig in chamber’s campaign offers chance to build business relationships

I’m typing this while on a plane to Cancun. Since you’re probably jealous already, I’ll…

The danger of so-called ‘expert’ advice: It kills creativity

Many times when we seek to grow or advance our businesses or careers, we seek…

Council races begin, critical decisions ahead

Should the city build a new power plant? Should it widen West Broadway? How much…

Tools for procuring capital

The clients we see at the University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship present us with…

CenturyTel, city tangle over TV

CenturyTel is poised to begin competing with the cable and satellite companies by offering digital…