Features

*Smart Thinking*Tough times require tough salespeople

*MU Master Plan*The campus construction plan for 2009 focuses on renovations

*Chamber announces finalists for Small Business of Year* Jennifer Perlow’s PS Gallery is among five finalists for Small Business of the Year.

*New Business Profile*Adam Plevyak’s new title company grows despite poor housing market

*Luetkemeyer’s Views* The new Ninth District representative explains his opposition to Obama’s stimulus plan

*People You Should Know*Patrick Zenner, the city’s new development service manager is a golfer and woodworker.

*Horse Industry*Missouri ranks No. 3 in horse population, and the equine market is on a bumpy ride.

*Girl Talk*Social networking site links local business women

*People You Should Know*Realtor Jessica Kempf is a 6th-generation Columbian

*Business Profile*Columbia Orthopaedic Group settles into new medical building

*Ray’s Remembrance*Keene Street evolved from horse farm to medical complex

*City View*Bill Watkins calls parking facility a win-win for businesses and taxplayers