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Developers, businesses lose property to lenders in turbulent market

As Columbia’s building boom fades into memory, some speculative developers who entered the market too…

An ounce of prevention can reduce crime threat to businesses

It’s not a comfortable subject. No one likes to discuss crime or fraud, particularly when…

Columbia’s biggest property losses

Undeveloped land among largest foreclosures and deeds in lieu of foreclosure in past year
Deeds of trust only reflect maximum borrowing limits.

Hot Jobs list helps students find career path

Missourians now have access to a resource that identifies which Missouri jobs are expected to…

Surviving amid turbulent market: Local travel agencies consolidate, specialize

Barbara Davis is sitting behind her desk at Great Southern Tiger Travel checking the roundtrip…

MU Nanotech institute dedicated

Little ideas, big impact: The role of nanotechnology in the University of Missouri’s economic
development mission is taking giant steps.

State certification program boosts local industrial recruitment efforts

When promoting Columbia’s “shovel-ready” sites for industrial prospects, the need for speed is paramount. That’s…

City: MU economic development coordination paying off

The coordinated effort to bring more jobs to Columbia is showing signs of success, Chamber…

Speaking Out: Boiling Missouri’s election season down to one-word campaigns

The biggest beef I hear from “regular citizens” regarding political campaigns is their negativity and…

Missouri Supreme Court building turns 100

The Missouri’s Supreme Court building is one of the oldest in the nation and still…

Advergames: theme of game is secret to success

MU researchers find advergames thematically related to brand are most effective It’s all fun and…