Venture capitalists predict growth in ‘green,’ media, biotech industries

The National Venture Capital Association has released its 2008 predictions for the industry. The findings…

Building a relationship you can bank on

Mark Twain once wrote: “A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when…

Guest Editorial: Coordinated development in East Columbia lacking

It is obvious in the selection of East Columbia EIS (Environmental Impact Study) of major…

Guest Editorial: Business doesn’t stop because it’s an election year

Where would sick people go if Missouri hospitals shut down for four months? What would…

From the Roundtable: Consider creative sentencing for youth causing crime increase

What marvelous timing! After a few weeks of work came this bulletin: The Columbia-area crime…

People You Should Know: Steve Wyatt

Statewide Director for Business Development College of Engineering, University of Missouri Extension AGE: 42 JOB…

MU banking chair urges caution amid economic uncertainty

The new year had barely dawned when the economy sent a strong message that uncertainty…

POWER COUPLES Prominent partnerships perform balancing act in business, home

The five couples the Columbia Business Times selected as Columbia’s most prominent agreed years ago to love each other for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health.

Tech Transfer: MU’s Office of Economic Development boosts tech growth

Need an update on the activities of the University of Missouri’s Office of Economic Development?…

MU’s Master Construction Plan

While private construction has slowed significantly in Columbia, the University of Missouri continues to construct…

PYSK: Connie Kacprowicz

Public Information Specialist with Columbia Water & Light AGE: 40 JOB DESCRIPTION: It depends on…

Special Section: Economic downturn? The business with the buzz gets the bucks.

Is the advertising industry a good economic barometer? I think that depends largely on whom…