Columbia Business Times Archive

Stem cell amendment debate affects health care research, local economy

Beyond its effect on Missourians’ access to cures for diseases, a constitutional amendment protecting early…

Despite bad baseball management, another marvelous season

By now, barring yet another rainout, either the New York Mets or the St. Louis…

Stritzel pursues dream franchise expansion one sandwich at a time

Like Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas with his burgers or Ben and Jerry with their ice…

Know personnel basics to maximize human capital

While scores of companies devote resources to the planning and execution of profitable long- and…

University marks major progress in life science research partnerships

Just over two years ago, my photo appeared on the cover of the Columbia Business…

Smoking ban do-gooders under delusion they are conscience of community

The smell of wood smoke is beginning to season the air as fall prepares to…

maginations run as wild as public policies in the land of WeKnowBetter

This is a story about an imaginary town near the geographic center of the United…

Recycling office furniture helps save money, environment

Race two computers, and that still-shiny laptop you bought last year will grunt, strain and…

Summit to focus on new Microsoft OS, technology changes

Organizers of the Columbia Business Technology Summit believe that business owners are bound to have…

Communications technology industry always evolving

If you carry anything that allows someone to find you wherever you are, if you…

Consulting firm navigates political landscape for candidates, corporations

TreecePhillips has a knack for picking winners when it comes to advising political candidates, and…

Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream

In a university town like Columbia, the G.I. Bill that kicked in at the end…