What’s New

New exhibit features diverse media, common messages

  It’s easy to get lost in the new 2008 Winter Exhibit at the Perlow-Stephens…

Venture capitalists predict growth in ‘green,’ media, biotech industries

The National Venture Capital Association has released its 2008 predictions for the industry. The findings…

Building a relationship you can bank on

Mark Twain once wrote: “A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when…

MU banking chair urges caution amid economic uncertainty

The new year had barely dawned when the economy sent a strong message that uncertainty…

POWER COUPLES Prominent partnerships perform balancing act in business, home

The five couples the Columbia Business Times selected as Columbia’s most prominent agreed years ago to love each other for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health.

Special Section: Economic downturn? The business with the buzz gets the bucks.

Is the advertising industry a good economic barometer? I think that depends largely on whom…

Downtown Digs

When planning the renovation of the historic Central Dairy building on Broadway, the owners of…

Succession planning: Communication is essential for successful transition

The following is the fifth in a series of articles about the importance and benefits…

Community leaders assess economic outlook for 2008

Columbia Business Times: Do you believe Columbia’s economy in 2008 will grow at a faster,…

Local hospitals expanding, demand increasing

As the population gets older and larger, in number and in girth, Boone Hospital Center…

Speaking Out: A Christmas gift in black and gold wrapping

“Christmas came early around these parts this year.”  At least that’s how an older gentleman…

City Journalist: The Top Ten things city hall does best

Crime, Lemone extension, the smoking ban.  Not a day goes by without more feather-ruffling news…