Over generations, city demonstrates importance of Wabash Station, rail line

As Columbia moves toward the rededication of the renovated Wabash Station this fall, it seems…

Local bankers assess consequences of subprime nosedive, Fed intervention

Late last year, Tom Shimmens, longtime senior vice president and manager of Central Bank’s real…

PYSK: Jared W. Reynolds, CFP

Financial Advisor, Waddell and Reed AGE: 28 JOB DESCRIPTION: As a certified financial planner, my…

Best leaders walk with their flocks, feet planted firmly on the ground

If I were conducting a business leadership seminar or a course in how to groom…

Name of the game for University of Missouri is protecting its brand

The Edward Jones Dome. Sprint Center. Scott Trade Center. The Nextel Cup. The Buick Open.…

Planners should do homework before choosing new high school site

Wading into the Great Controversy over where Columbia’s fourth high school should be placed, I…

State chairman stresses importance of using CPAs

Robert P. Torretta, a certified public accountant and individual practitioner in St. Charles, is the…

Office attire should reflect professional appearance, whatever the season

Summer … Flip-flops, tank tops and shorts can be worn to attend a barbecue, but…

MU is the engine that drives technology-led development

There is little doubt that the first component is in place for a technology-driven economic…

Need last-minute financing for your child’s education?

The time has finally arrived. Your child soon will enter college. You’ve been dreaming, planning…

Market downturn ripples through local economy

Veteran developer Rob Wolverton’s analysis of the local real estate market and the city’s breakdown…

Whispers

ey, Super-size that Food (Bank) order! Peggy Kirkpatrick, executive director of the Central Missouri Food…