New Business Update: Milk and cookies on offer for downtown dwellers

*New Business Update*Hot Box Cookies opens its downtown doors

An ounce of prevention can reduce crime threat to businesses

It’s not a comfortable subject. No one likes to discuss crime or fraud, particularly when…

Guest Column: Allowing two associations in one neighborhood was bad decision

*Voices*Jim Muench on why two neighborhood associations is a bad idea

Columbia’s biggest property losses

Undeveloped land among largest foreclosures and deeds in lieu of foreclosure in past year
Deeds of trust only reflect maximum borrowing limits.

From the Roundtable: City, university join businesses in cutting expenses during downturn

Sometimes I feel like a canary in a coal mine. That was the caged bird…

Tech Talk – Internet shopping can save money, gas and time

In these tough and uncertain economic times, seeking value and bargains is as important as…

City View: Mixed-use parking facility designed with Columbia’s future in mind

*City View*Bill Watkins explains need for new parking garage

Hot Jobs list helps students find career path

Missourians now have access to a resource that identifies which Missouri jobs are expected to…

Customer Service – When budgeting for advertising basics, look back before moving forward

With the onset of the fourth quarter, many businesses find themselves in the midst of…

Pew study: Americans think they’re not saving enough money

Verle Brown is in rare company. She’s one of few Americans who is comfortable with…

Surviving amid turbulent market: Local travel agencies consolidate, specialize

Barbara Davis is sitting behind her desk at Great Southern Tiger Travel checking the roundtrip…

Columbia College changes philanthropic model, restructures

*Columbia College*Private college changes its philanthropic model and restructures several departments