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What if tax credit expires?

The question of recent weeks that I have been asked by just about everyone is:…

Google bid sparks broadband desires

In 1999 when Scott Wendling was 16, an online music file sharing service called Napster…

Getting the Word Out: Sprout a new attitude for spring

The weather is warm and rainy, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing.…

Will business supermajority reverse Council's course?

The seven-member City Council holds its first meeting Monday after the biggest turnover since Darwin Hindman was elected 15 years ago.
Mayor Bob McDavid, 3rd Ward Councilman Gary Kespohl and 4th Ward Councilman Daryl Dudley were all endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce and join two current City Council members deemed business-friendly, Jason Thornhill and Laura Nauser, to form what could be called a business-friendly supermajority.

Stormwater regs clog development

Columbia is knee-deep in stormwater problems. A commercial building on Business Loop 70 was about…

Business of Year finalists announced

Finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award were announced during the Business Times…

Reed Between the Lines: Chamber endorsements, electioneering proved masterful

My neighborhood association bans political yard signs. The covenant is not really enforceable if challenged,…

Take a tour; help others

There’s one very special kitchen that isn’t on the Kitchens in Bloom tour, yet it’s…

Chamber announces award nominees

Finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award and the ATHENA and Young ATHENA…

Delta providing local service without subsidy

Columbia announced Monday that Delta Air Lines will continue to provide service to Columbia Regional…

Ex-council members agree on business rift

After leading the city for 15 years as mayor, Hindman makes some strong parting comments during a CBT Power Lunch attended by former mayors and council members.

Small Business of the Year nominees revealed

The finalists for the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award will be…