Voices

Managing in Times of Crisis

In the minds of many of its residents, it was the worst thing that ever…

Policy: Advancing Public Safety in Columbia

To develop a comprehensive public safety plan in Columbia, we need to begin the process…

Ask Anne: Why Employees Leave

I’ve received several letters about the challenges you have with intermittent Family Medical Leave Act…

Opinion Response: “Close It Down!” and Columbia’s Transit System

“Close It Down!” — Al Germond’s August 29 opinion piece in CBT — caught our attention.…

Real Estate: Commercial Vacancies Remain Low

The students are flowing back into town and all things related to the University start…

Business Smarts: Choosing the Right Accountant

For any small business — or even for individuals — choosing a skilled accountant is…

A Way to Widen Broadway?

If only we could supersize the streets and alleys that make up Columbia’s central business…

Policy: Help Schools with Creative Solutions

As the economy struggles to recover, with less revenue available for the state to spend…

Ask Anne: Entering and Exiting

  I’m hoping to go back to work after being out of the workforce for…

Ask Anne: Stop the Revolving Door

I manage a chain store throughout the state of Missouri. It seems like we have…

Close It Down!

Given the dismal outlook for the future of Columbia’s 52-year old municipal transit operation, the…

Business Smarts: Combating Check Fraud

Every year, check fraud in which a business’s own checks are used costs businesses and…