Sandler book cites recession-proof sales strategies

As news of the battered economy proliferates the media and consumer confidence stagnates to historic…

Life behind the lens

*Lens Life*Stephens filmaker produces documentaries

From the Roundtable: Providence Road bridge ‘jumper’ highlights interstate expansion issues

While others continue to talk about the “jumper” who almost leapt off the Providence Road…

New Business Update

Hot Box Cookies, a custom-made cookie delivery service, is opening its doors mid-September in downtown…

Speaking Out: Government by retaliation

Retaliation. It has a very negative connotation. We think of some examples on how the…

Engineers, entrepreneurs synonymous with diversity and solid communication

Whenever I tell folks that our center is located in the University of Missouri College…

City Budget: Council invites public to participate in city budget debate

On Aug. 18, Sept. 2 and Sept. 15, the City Council will hold public hearings…

Risky Beesness: Beekeepers stung by mysterious colony collapses, harsh weather

Raising bees and harvesting their honey has become a tough business in mid-Missouri, as well as the rest of the country.

PYSK: Melissa Smith

Business Development Associate for Boone Hospital Center AGE: 34 JOB DESCRIPTION: As a member of…

Career counselor: Continuing education ‘critical for longevity’

Janice Dawson-Threat is a certified workforce development professional for the Missouri Career Center. The Columbia…

Smart Thinking: It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?

*Smart Thinking:* Cathy Atkins on sales team management

Urban Forestry: Council pondering new tree preservation policies

Scott Wright has enjoyed the Brentwood forest behind his property since he moved to the…