Poised for Growth 1. When you’re considering whether to loan to a business, what factors influence your decision? There are several factors to consider, and every business has its own unique set of circumstances. That said, I would say the business owner’s prior experience and track record are key considerations. The projected cash flow of […]
Scott Linnemeyer, owner Beacon Street Properties Welcome to the Neighborhood Beacon Street Properties sets the pace for new-home sales 1. We saw Beacon Street Properties grow rapidly in the past few years. Which market conditions allowed for that success? We were able to take advantage of several opportunities that presented themselves, thus positioned ourselves to
Insurance insight with Shelter Insurance’s Mike Messer. 1. What insurance do most people not have but should? Life insurance is the coverage that an alarming amount of people do not carry. Nearly 40 percent of adults in the United States have no life insurance at all, and nearly 25 percent have some, but it is
What is the general health of the road-building business in Columbia? We have two separate roadway markets in Columbia: public improvements that are contracted by local government and streets that are built as part of private development. The privately funded work is dependent entirely on the economic climate, and I am glad to say we
What types of franchises are coming? Consumers generally think of franchises as being retailers such as McDonald’s, Subway, etc. However, franchises are not limited to retailers. In the service sector, there are many other opportunities, from home health maintenance to janitorial supplies. There are parts and maintenance franchisors, so there is a match for each
1. Why does locally owned matter in a pharmacy? We are lucky to be in Columbia because Columbia has supported local businesses for a long time. A locally owned pharmacy is important because we can provide excellent customer service, and we actually get to know our patients. We know most of our patients by name,
Anne Bromstedt, Co-owner of Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy Read More »
1. Like a lot of Columbians, you graduated from the University of Missouri. When you were a student, why did you want to study accounting? It was love at first sight. Actually, I owe it all to my brother, Tom. We were both attending college, and he was in an accounting class and recommended I
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What is the staffing like for the MU Power Plant? Staffing of the MU power plant is crucial to providing MU’s campus with highly reliable utility service. The plant runs 24 hours per day year-round to serve the entire campus community. All campus buildings and facilities, including hospitals and research laboratories, depend on reliable
Gary Myers, dean, University of Missouri School of Law What regional differences do you notice in coming to Missouri from the University of Mississippi? Missouri offers a nice mix of the Midwest, the South and the Great Plains, so I think it offers the best of all three. The barbecue styles are different but all
Nick Rector, career agent, Farm Bureau Insurance We just came out of the worst drought in six decades. How did it affect you and your business? My farming clients have certainly felt an impact with the uncertainty of how well their livestock and crops will end up. When our area experiences this kind of weather,
