Columbia Business Times Archive

When Alisa Warren got together with central city minority entrepreneurs late last month to discuss the challenges of starting or running a new enterprise, she found that their...

Measurable progress has been made in minority business development in the past several decades. Although there are still strides to be made, it’s safe to say that minority-owned...

You might expect a martial arts enthusiast to thrive on killer instinct, but to Monarch Jewelry owner Ken Greene, the jewelry business is about cooperation, not cutthroat competition....

The highest concentration of luxury cars in Columbia is across town from the big dealerships, tucked away in a nondescript strip mall at Peach Tree Plaza, between a...

A rather heady fight over a new sign ordinance is brewing in the Columbia business community. The Special Business District, in an effort to distinguish itself as a...

The rush to build hotels and grab a share of Columbia’s convention and hospitality market has resulted in an oversupply of rooms, offering visitors more choices, but placing...

A significant shortcoming in the Columbia lodging market is the lack of a large convention facility, experts say. The Boston-based consulting group Sasaki & Associates said that downtown...

In keeping with the quality of life we all enjoy, when Americans get together to work or play, we like to have food. But our busy lives often...

I’m typing this while on a plane to Cancun. Since you’re probably jealous already, I’ll go ahead and tell you I’m traveling for free. I’m one of about...

Many times when we seek to grow or advance our businesses or careers, we seek the advice of “experts.” These are usually people with more experience in the...