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Conducting the City's Business

There are two things in the administration of Columbia’s city government that never should be…

Winners and Losers of Federal Tax Reform

Oh, to be a tax accountant these days. Being in the thick of the first…

A Capitol Conversation: Face to Face with Greitens

When I sat down with Governor Eric Greitens shortly before Christmas for a conversation about…

Hope and Despair

Columbia recorded its first homicide while the New Year was still very young. Not something…

Real Estate: Taking Stock of Medical Office Real Estate

Medical office real estate has emerged as a significant and robust subclass of office real…

Policy: The City Budget

For the second year, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce has produced a local agenda intended…

Ask Anne: Stopping Sexual Harassment

The topic of the day is sexual harassment. Do you have any advice on how…

Ask Anne: How to Make the Right Hire

  I am having the biggest problem in hiring the right people. How do I…

TIF Approval Might Signal Change

Congratulations to the five members of the city council who shortly before midnight on Monday,…

Policy: Chamber Sets Legislative Agenda

Every year on December 1, Republicans and Democrats in the Missouri House and Senate begin…

Real Estate: Tax Overhaul and Small Business

As I write this column, we’re preparing for the holidays. It’s a great time of…

Policy: Innovation through Relationships

Innovation is driving the way we live daily, from the way we monitor our health…