Voices

“Close It Down!” — Al Germond’s August 29 opinion piece in CBT — caught our attention. We, members of the Public Transit Advisory Commission, were very interested in...

The students are flowing back into town and all things related to the University start to show themselves in a big way. I’ve yet to see a three-seater...

For any small business — or even for individuals — choosing a skilled accountant is one of the most important decisions to be made. A good accountant can...

As the economy struggles to recover, with less revenue available for the state to spend on functions of government, we need to find creative solutions in our problem...

If only we could supersize the streets and alleys that make up Columbia’s central business district. Once again, we’re discussing delivery vehicles and how to integrate them into...

  I’m hoping to go back to work after being out of the workforce for some time. I don’t want to take just any position, but I don’t...

Every year, check fraud in which a business’s own checks are used costs businesses and financial institutions billions of dollars. The way it works is pretty simple: Criminals...

Community Land Trust is a buzz-phrase you might hear around Columbia these days. So what exactly is it? A community land trust, or CLT, offers individuals and families...

I manage a chain store throughout the state of Missouri. It seems like we have a revolving door — I’m either hiring or firing someone weekly. What can...

Given the dismal outlook for the future of Columbia’s 52-year old municipal transit operation, the time has come for the city to gracefully exit the bus business. Uber?...