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Development along Stadium pioneering, but contentious

Newcomers to Columbia may be unaware that Stadium Boulevard was once called Conley Road, a…

Social networking online helps you connect with customers

This month I thought it might be interesting to take a look at this whole…

Columbia SCORE helps open Jefferson City chapter

Small-business owners are required to wear a lot of hats. They must be experts not…

Students find diverse options for MBA programs in mid-Missouri

A study recently conducted by the U.S. Department of Education found that master’s degree in…

State attempts crackdown on undocumented immigrant workers

The raid on Sam’s Janitorial Service in Jefferson City in early March has been followed…

Bills aim to discourage hiring undocumented workers

The Missouri House on March 26 approved a bill that requires Missouri police officers to…

Cut-rate cremation improves options for grieving families

For some destinations, airlines offer low-rate fares. But if you’re looking for an economical, no-frills…

Internet changing home sale strategies

Technology has dramatically changed the way consumers and businesses communicate. What was once global is…

Phoenix targets under-treated population

If there’s one thing Deborah Beste has learned in her 12 years at Phoenix Programs,…

MU energy management needs super-powered staff

If you had a crack team in charge of optimizing the efficiency and innovation of…

What’s our favorite car?

Trick question: It’s a truck. Take a close look around any major parking lot in…

Smoking ban nail in coffin for café

The landmark Bull Pen Café at the east end of Business Loop 70 is closing…