Features

*Real Estate Market Analysis*Bad economy highlights the local housing market’s resilience

*People You Should Know*David Nivens, owner of Midwest Computech and TruMark Services

*New Business Update*Hot Box Cookies opens its downtown doors

*Voices*Jim Muench on why two neighborhood associations is a bad idea

In these tough and uncertain economic times, seeking value and bargains is as important as…

*City View*Bill Watkins explains need for new parking garage

With the onset of the fourth quarter, many businesses find themselves in the midst of…

Verle Brown is in rare company. She’s one of few Americans who is comfortable with…

*Columbia College*Private college changes its philanthropic model and restructures several departments

*People You Should Know*Rob Duncan, Vice chancellor for research at the University of Missouri

*Business Profile: Screen Assist*Job screening company uses public records to help employers make new hires

*Special Section*Jo Manhart helps place mid- to post-career professionals