Voices

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…

Policy: Community Land Trust Comes Together

Community Land Trust is a buzz-phrase you might hear around Columbia these days. So what…

Ask Anne: One-on-ones and Fun

I am having a hard time keeping my employees engaged. Some seem very happy, work…

Getting Creative at COU

As Columbia Regional Airport continues to be one of the bright spots of the local…

Business Smarts: Avoiding Scams Takes Effort

Many of us hear about scams and wonder how anyone could fall victim to them.…

Policy: Time to Streamline Sales Tax

As our culture evolves and the internet continues dominating our lives, we need to make…

Diversity: Where Do We Start?

Congratulations! Your employer has confirmed a commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives and has named…