MOHELA’s political, fiscal fallout

For Columbia, Gov. Matt Blunt’s 17-month-old plan to cash in assets of the Missouri Higher…

Columbia Bursts With Artrage

Despite occasional drizzle, Columbia’s first Artrageous Friday gallery crawl proved a boon for downtown businesses.…

Slipping by Barri L. Bumgarner,

(Tigress Press, 2005). What’s it like inside the head of a serial killer? Slipping, by…

PYSK: Rich Miller

Vice-President, The Insurance Group AGE: 41 JOB DESCRIPTION: As commercial lines department manager, I am…

Business Profile: Biotech lab paves the way for a thriving industry

DNA testing isn’t just for prime time crime shows and celebrity gossip. The scientific practice…

Let’s give our smoke-free workplace ordinance a chance to work

The health hazards of second-hand smoke (SHS) are now recognized by every major health and…

Visioning without planning leads to messy urban development

It is said that Columbia has no need for “experts” to guide its future development.…

Sometimes the media should just shut up

The tragedy at Virginia Tech is a wake-up call. It reminds all of us how…

Business community should monitor Planning and Zoning Commission

Business community should monitor Planning and Zoning Commission The application window for three vacant seats…

The Cutting Edge: Third-generation entrepreneur’s press clipping service evolves

Newz Group expanded into its 10th state this spring with the acquisition of the Colorado…

Voices of experience: Entrepreneurs give tips on how to be successful

The words “nine to five” mean nothing to Tony Richards and Ann Marie Quertermous, owners…

Entrepreneurship: A driving force in the local economy

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in economic development as key contributors to technological innovation and…