Cool Stuff owner partners with next-door neighbor, Hot Box Cookies

For the past two years, Corey Rimmel has juggled classes at the University of Missouri…

Internet marketing: Tools and trends in 2011

CBT Q&A: Web Marketing

Elly’s Couture catches customers on Web

Three weeks ago, Elly’s Couture went international. The boutique clothing store on Broadway had already…

EPA sticks by Hinkson stormwater rules

The Environmental Protection Agency today issued final regulations that mandate steep reductions in stormwater flowing…

2011: An overcast beginning, possible blue skies ahead

The passage of the year reminds me of taking a turn at the playground slide.…

Commission endorses Regency tax incentive

After three months of hearings with little public opposition, the Columbia Tax Increment Financing Commission…

Early childhood education aids economic development, lacks funding

Presiding Boone County Commissioner Ken Pearson published comments on early childhood education in this venue…

Lenoir Woods plans expansion, shift in care model

*Retirement homes expanding*With retiring baby boomers fueling demand, LSS is expanding Lenoir Woods while Americare is expanding one senior living center and building another.

Watkins, McDavid discuss parking garage concerns

*Fifth Street Garage*Mayor, downtown workers air concerns about 10 level parking tower on the east end of downtown.

Doing Business in China: Cautionary tales and advice

*China Connection Part III*As Missouri’s fourth largest export market, China is growing increasingly attractive to mid-Missouri companies. And when doing business in China, guanxi is the word to know.

Person You Should Know: John E. Weaver, CPA

*People You Should Know*John Weaver recently became part of the ownership group at Williams-Keepers.

Trittenbach Construction proposing precedent-setting projects

*Downtown Apartment Projects*Trittenbach Development wants to build two more apartment buildings that would house hundreds of downtown residents.