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Increased enforcement of immigration laws having local impact

A box full of phone cards sits under the counter at Alejandro Sánchez’s Columbia grocery…

Ethanol produced from corn won’t solve energy issues in United States long term

Ethanol fuels derived from corn do not provide a long-term solution to the energy dilemma…

Festival’s impact nearly $6 million

The Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival generated an economic impact of nearly $6 million…

Bear Creek Prairie promises nature-friendly living

The indistinguishable laughs and shouts of a large crowd swept down the hall in Columbia’s…

3M cuts may drop local jobs in manufacturing below 4,000

Employment levels at 3M’s manufacturing plant on Paris Road in Columbia have fluctuated periodically since…

Whispers

A Good Dose of R & R? Seems the troops over at Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy…

Retail rents rising with construction costs

Commercial real estate agent Paul Land of Plaza Realty has his work cut out for…

Business Incubator a key component of high-tech development strategy

As Columbia builds a technology-led economic-development strategy, many see a key component falling into place:…

Regency Hotel project encouraged by national chain, Columbia city manager

Owners of the downtown Regency Hotel are close to securing the $17 million they need…

Pooper scoopers fill niche in growing pet-care industry

When your job is pet waste disposal, it pays to have a sense of humor…

Over generations, city demonstrates importance of Wabash Station, rail line

As Columbia moves toward the rededication of the renovated Wabash Station this fall, it seems…

Local bankers assess consequences of subprime nosedive, Fed intervention

Late last year, Tom Shimmens, longtime senior vice president and manager of Central Bank’s real…