Columbia Business Times Archive

Saturday Night Live comedian Tina Fey isn’t the only woman who wants to look like Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The rimless titanium eyeglasses the vice presidential candidate wears...

Nineteen months ago, as the local real estate market tightened and a national financial crisis was developing, broker Freddy Spencer decided to open a real estate company in...

In weather terms, there are tropical storms buffeting housing markets along the coasts, and foreclosures raining down on the Steel Belt states. But that doesn’t mean thunderclouds are...

The Missouri Technology Corporation has awarded Phase II Bridge Loans through the Missouri Technology Incentive Program (MoTip) to three small high-tech companies: Iconic Health in Columbia and Cervimark...

These are difficult times for small businesses. You and your customers are struggling with inflation, increasing energy costs and tight credit. Each additional expense should be considered carefully...

Two Missouri School of Journalism students are capturing the stories of passionate alumni who credit the University of Missouri for their success. These stories highlight why the For...

When supporters of the Farmers Market began to plan a party marking the launch of their campaign to raise money for the construction of a pavilion, organizer Ginny...

The co-owner of an antiques shop and general store in Rocheport has opened an “un-hosted” bed & breakfast in Rocheport that caters to groups of women. Girls...

What is all this “social media” jazz, and why is it infiltrating my seminar schedule and business lunches? Social media uses interactive and Internet resources to create a...