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Home care business ‘meaningful’ venture for couple

Gary and Mary Powell After Gary Powell sold his 7-Up and Dr. Pepper distribution business in Columbia in 2002, he took his time searching for another franchise opportunity....

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Event Trendspotting

RSVP: Respondez s`il vuÉ what? We see it everywhere – RSVP, but what does it really mean? The French, respondez s’il vu plait, is translated as respond if...

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Industry trends include online research, self-care, workforce shortage

In years past, when we were plagued by some mysterious physical problem, we’d call grandmother and ask her for the best home remedy for whatever ailed us. Today,...

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MU opens clinic building

University of Missouri Clinical Support and Educational Building Mannquin at the Russel D and Mary B Clinical Simulation Center A new $26.5 million medical building opened in May...

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Columbia’s Car King

Diversification is good strategy for investing, and it's a pretty good idea for auto dealerships in Columbia, too, according to an analysis of car and truck sales data....
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Speaking Out: Landmark case illustrates need for council expansion, pay

I recently met with City Manager Bill Watkins. Our visit took place over dinner the day following a Columbia City Council meeting that went until 1:30 a.m. The...

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Columbia crime increase raises interest in security-related businesses

Bob Cron bought his wife an unusual gift for Mothers Day—a Smith & Wesson 38 special. The handgun weighs 15 ounces and comes with a crimson laser grip...
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Phishing, pharming and hacking: Cyber criminals more sophisticated

Spamalot is not just the name of a Monty Python Broadway production. It’s an Internet threat that continues to grow. The volume of spam has increased 100 percent...

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Business plan, marketing plan… What about a security plan?

Working from home offers many advantages, both in convenience and economic terms, but it also can make you vulnerable. According to the FBI, a violent crime is committed...

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Downturn reaches state economy

Missouri legislators and state officials wondered aloud this year whether the national economic downturn would hinder the state’s ability to fund schools, health care and other necessities. In...