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New UM research parks director calls Discovery Ridge a development model

*Research Parks Director*Greg Williams to manage research parks for UM System, calls Discovery Ridge a development model

Vinyl Revival: Record stores selling more vinyl albums

*Vinyl Revival*Old school records give the music industry a boost with the sweet sounds of nostalgia.

New Business Update: Galactic Fun Zone

*New Business*Former MU football players team up to open Galactic Fun Zone, with laser tag, arcades games and more.

McBride opens local BBB branch office

*Better Business Bureau*New branch ofice aims to increase BBB-accredited businesses in Columbia while upholding standards for honest business behaviors.

Unexpected companies target local broadband wireless market

*4G Wireless*Unexpected companies target Columbia’s broadband market; one plans to start local WiMax network in a matter of months.

Buchroeder’s renovation expands bridal jewelry selection

Buchroeder’s has been selling jewelry on Broadway downtown since 1896, and the owner of Columbia’s…

Columbia College's online campus accommodates increasing enrollment

*Online Campus Expands*Columbia College adds to its online offerings to accommodate increasing enrollment.

Bikers event drawing thousands

The 33rd National Bikers Roundup being held at the Boone County Fairgrounds Aug. 3 –…

Landscape to change with new school

Columbia Public Schools broke ground on the new high school on July 15. To manage…

MS Society opens local office

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has opened an office in South Columbia’s Corporate Lake commercial…

Making sense of online chatter

*Business Profile*Idea Works founder Ed Brent uses computer technology to study language, analyzes attitudes and opinions from themes found in online conversations.

Raising the grade: Women’s Policy Alliance works to improve the status of women

On a Wednesday morning, I met with Kristin Metcalf-Wilson, Tracy Greever-Rice and Nellie Symm-Gruender to…