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Columbia Business Times Archive

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Reed Between the Lines: Chamber endorsements, electioneering proved masterful

My neighborhood association bans political yard signs. The covenant is not really enforceable if challenged, but the dean of the neighborhood, a retired State Farm executive who lives...

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Take a tour; help others

There’s one very special kitchen that isn’t on the Kitchens in Bloom tour, yet it’s one of the most important kitchens touched by the Boone County Council on...

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Will business supermajority reverse Council's course?

The seven-member City Council holds its first meeting Monday after the biggest turnover since Darwin Hindman was elected 15 years ago. Mayor Bob McDavid, 3rd Ward Councilman Gary...
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Chamber announces award nominees

Finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award and the ATHENA and Young ATHENA awards were announced at the Business Showcase Tuesday. Nominees for Small Business of...

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Delta providing local service without subsidy

Columbia announced Monday that Delta Air Lines will continue to provide service to Columbia Regional Airport without a federal subsidy because of the success of the carrier’s roundtrip...

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Ex-council members agree on business rift

After leading the city for 15 years as mayor, Hindman makes some strong parting comments during a CBT Power Lunch attended by former mayors and council members....
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Small Business of the Year nominees revealed

The finalists for the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award will be announced during the Business Conference and Showcase’s mixer. Last year’s finalists were Advanced...

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My time as Boone County treasurer: A body bag, a bag of cash and other surprises spanning four decades

“How did you get involved in politics?” That’s a question I was often asked during my years as county treasurer, a career with lots of responsibility and fun...

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Getting the Word Out: The Whole Package

What are you looking for in your perfect match? Humor, attractiveness, chemistry, creativity, honesty, reliability? The list goes on and on. With so many traits and possible combinations,...

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Craigslist founder's simple philosophy: Listen to people.

When you’re shopping for a house, Craig can help you. When you need tickets to the championship game, Craig can help you. When you’re looking to share haiku...