Features

*Anatomy of a Bank*A look at the leadership of Boone County National Bank, one of Columbia's largest private companies....

*Breast Cancer Debate:*Interpreting the new USPSTF recommendations for breast-cancer screening...

*Premier Sale*First State Community Bank acquires Premier Bank’s three local branches, makes Columbia its largest market....

*People You Should Know:*Darin Preis, executive director of Central Missouri Community Action...

*New Business Update:*Ninth Street Hookah Lounge offers peaceful place to smoke downtown....

*MU Master Plan:*The 2010 plan includes renovations and new construction, incorporates sustainability....

*Commercial Construction:*Columbia’s commercial real estate market remains slow with tight financing and low demand....

*Customer Service:*At trade show booths, it’s about making contacts and marketing your business — before, during and after....

*Smart Thinking:*Business success comes from goldmedal training, discipline and drive....

*Business Profile*Columbia-based Snyder Brace, the only mid-Missouri brace business catering to children...