From the Roundtable: Power Brokers should engage in constructive, not destructive, activity

One of the most intriguing mysteries within any community is figuring out who has the…

Ad strategies scrutinized during downturn

All Super Bowl party guests in Columbia got a taste of Les Bourgeois Vineyards whether they bought a bottle or not. The Rocheport winemaker aired the first television commercial of its new ad campaign during the big game, kicking off an expanded marketing budget geared toward grabbing market share during the economic downturn.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra performing at Mo Theatre

The multi-tiered centerpiece of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, an event supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, takes place in Columbia on Feb. 17-18.

Video gaming fascination, from female perspective

*Video Gaming*The number of women playing video games is increasing

Companies can survive, even thrive, during a recession

Recently, I heard two series of local radio ads that I found refreshing.
One is for a siding company and another for an HVAC firm. They send a similar message: “We’re trying to keep our business going until things get better. Call us now for special deals and even better customer service. We want to keep our guys working.”

Promotional products feed customer fondness for ‘free stuff’

*Promotional Products*Local companies feed customer fondness for free stuff

People You Should Know: Chris Stevens

*People You Should Know: Chris Stevens*Meet BCNB’s relationship banking guru, an art and music aficionado

ADDY Awards 2008

*Addy Award Winners*Woodruff Sweitzer takes home gold

How to build a better exhibition booth

It’s here – that time of year when businesses gather their crews, pack up everything they own and head down to some cavernous hall to sell their wares to thronging crowds of targeted shoppers. Expo season is officially upon us.

Nixons college funding plan gets mixed reviews

*MU’s Budget*Nixon’s higher education funding plan attracts Republican ire

Baby product business wins innovation award

Local micro-business Sass and Fras was given an honorable mention in the “most innovative” category…

Council candidates get crash course in city business

*Candidate Orientation*Council candidates learn ins and outs of city government