Nixon’s job plan gets positive reviews

Gov. Jay Nixon’s first task as Missouri’s chief executive is perhaps his greatest challenge: dealing…

The Mississippi Fish Shack is Southern Fried, Family Friendly

Mississippi Fish Shack owner Kim Perry learned to cook from her grandmother, and she displays photographs of her grandparents and her suave father in the entryway of the restaurant, which opened on Broadway downtown six months ago and serves home-style dishes.

Lafferre helps engineering college meet goal

University of Missouri’s College of Engineering was able to reach its $68 million goal for…

United Way nearly meets local campaign goal

In October, Heart of Missouri United Way projected that the economic downturn might cause the…

Banking considerations for technology companies

“Risk. Innovation. Deal Term Sheets. Flipping the Business.” High-tech words and phrases like these describe…

City attracts data center developer

A real estate development company is likely to build a data center in northeast Columbia…

State Bar establishes resource for debtors

Responding to the nation’s recently declared recession, The Missouri Bar has created an online resource…

Local grounds maintenance companies merge

Missouri Mowing owner Jed Taylor and Columbia Turf owner Bill McWilliams have formed a joint…

Dip Doctors leave an impression

*Business Profile*Dip Doctors, a water-transfer printing business, is flourishing as economy falters

Woodstone Design Gallery

Woodstone Design Gallery is opening a new showroom and expanding its line of services. The…

Customer service booming in a recession

When the economy starts to creep toward a recession, everyone’s gut instinct is to freeze…

Financial planners see investment opportunities

*Financial Advisors Q&A*Planners see investment opportunities in bear market