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Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Don Laird says the Web site that the IDP Group designed and programmed for the organization, www.columbiachamber.com, has become “an important portal for...

When Steve Powell answered his phone one day last year, he had no idea that a troubleshooting call would blossom into a new venture. Powell’s Web whiz reputation...

Is home your castle or your sanctuary? February is national “Get Organized Month,” and it’s evident from the billion-dollar cleaning/organizing industry that we all want our homes to...

Is it still a man’s world? When it comes to entrepreneurship, more women are taking the leap to become business owners. “In Good Company,” a conference sponsored by...

The organizers of the 2007 Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Showcase managed to lure two nationally known speakers for the keynote luncheon and afternoon seminars on March...

After generally taking a hands-off approach to private health insurance for more than a decade, state and federal governments in January began focusing on ways to overhaul a...

The local automotive market has driven through a turbulent year, with a shuffling of dealerships, a big drop in overall sales and major changes in buying preferences. If...

While the growth of Columbia long has been debated, the history of Columbia’s sewer system tends to remain an underground topic. The handling of wastewater collection and treatment...

Gary Kespohl makes no qualms about being a political newcomer. He has never served on a city board or commission. He has never campaigned or run for office....

Karl Skala’s work in local governance began 12 years ago with a fight to preserve the residential nature of his neighborhood. After moving to a new home in...