Features

Hiring veterans

Eight Columbia companies receive Flag of Freedom Award

Home away from home

With most Americans working eight to 12 hours a day, the need for an inviting work environment has become more important than ever.

Home sales on the rise

After shying away in 2011, homebuyers are back

Say what?

10 tips for becoming a better public speaker

Like it, or not

Businesses, customers connect through social media

Grappling with gridlock

The intersection of U.S. 63 and Interstate 70 has become a gridlock for morning and evening commuters. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization have some possible solutions.

Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase: Turning business ideas into actions

The annual Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase is set for March 13 and will feature displays and demonstrations from more than 130 Columbia-area businesses.

Fit for work

Health programs reduce employees’ stress, boost fitness

Words from the wise

Columbia academics share their favorite business books

Risky businesses

The pros and cons of start-ups versus acquisitions

Financial forecast

Columbia business leaders offer their predictions for the year ahead

Safe and sound

Officials assess local infrastructures as satisfactory