Fixing Missouri’s health care system ‘hideously complicated’

After generally taking a hands-off approach to private health insurance for more than a decade,…

Ken Greene’s jewelry shop a downtown gem

You might expect a martial arts enthusiast to thrive on killer instinct, but to Monarch…

PYSK: Dean Martin

Division Chief, City of Columbia Fire Department AGE: 43 JOB DESCRIPTION: Overseeing the Fire Marshals…

Woods to move, expand low-profile luxury auto dealership

The highest concentration of luxury cars in Columbia is across town from the big dealerships,…

Sign Ordinance: Here we go again

A rather heady fight over a new sign ordinance is brewing in the Columbia business…

City should overhaul franchising system amid media evolutions

One measure of any great city is the depth and the quality of the telecommunications…

New construction, hotel glut put squeeze on older facilities

The rush to build hotels and grab a share of Columbia’s convention and hospitality market…

Experts cite need for Columbia convention center

A significant shortcoming in the Columbia lodging market is the lack of a large convention…

Specialization makes catering industry more palatable

In keeping with the quality of life we all enjoy, when Americans get together to…

Volunteer gig in chamber’s campaign offers chance to build business relationships

I’m typing this while on a plane to Cancun. Since you’re probably jealous already, I’ll…

The danger of so-called ‘expert’ advice: It kills creativity

Many times when we seek to grow or advance our businesses or careers, we seek…

Local car sales drop again in 2006, following national trends

The local automotive market has driven through a turbulent year, with a shuffling of dealerships,…