Columbia Business Times Archive

Some members of Columbia’s economic-development community say the pieces are falling into place for a “technology-led economic development strategy,” increasing opportunities for jobs that require a higher skill...

Managing across: The key to advancing your career Having co-workers who don’t get along is a major nuisance to most managers. A key to advancing in your career...

New school construction and the changes to school attendance boundaries can have a significant impact on a community’s development. With a new high school on the drawing board...

New Web site promotes recreation on Missouri River water trail With the dog days of summer heating up, it’s time for boaters and floaters to get back in...

When my wife, Nancy, and I began considering places to live more than a decade ago, we knew we wanted the culturally rich atmosphere of an energetic college...

When Billiards owner Phil Spudich recently called it quits after more than 30 years in business, he cited the smoking ban, telling local reporters he had “nothing to...

I recently announced that I am changing IDP’s business model from full-time employees to independent contractors and converting to a virtual agency. Drawing inspiration from such innovative firms...

The Columbia Business Times asked a group of the 20 Under 40 award winners to discuss their experiences with worthwhile continuing-education they participated in during the past year....

The phone is ringing. Someone just came through the front door. A customer is waiting to see you. Two employees called in sick. A delivery truck has broken...