McDavid leads hospital

Dr. Robert McDavid says there was a pivotal point in the debate over the Boone…

Area incumbents, candidates agree on selling MOHELA assets

Answers are from (in order) Jeff Harris, District 23, Patrick Crabtree, District 23, Ed Robb,…

Glenn’s Café reborn

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. –…

PYSK: M. Dianne Drainer

Executive Director, MIZZOU Flagship Council AGE: 57 YEARS LIVED IN COLUMBIA: 32 ORIGINAL HOMETOWN: Carrollton,…

Business Profile: Cameras and computers, not revolvers and rough stuff, are investigator’s tools of trade

During his 12 years as a private investigator, Ron Rugen has learned that husbands and…

Rail lines historically pose traffic danger, growth makes safety issue priority

I took this picture on Sunday, March 16, 1969, from the rear car of a…

Barrage of negative political ads has a negative effect on democracy

“Thank God, it is almost over!” That seems to be the collective sentiment of the…

So, why is it that I would want to work for you?

“Thank you, Mr. Knox, for coming in today and interviewing with our organization. We appreciate…

Staffing company leaders address industry trends

The Columbia Business Times asked the owners or managers of four employment services companies in…

How do organizations find the right talent?

Ask business owners what their most valuable asset is, and they’ll tell you it’s their…

Insurance Insight: Avoid message backfire

A large government agency that will remain nameless (its motto is “The world’s greatest science…

Biggest threat to implementing change remains overcoming resistance to it

Biggest threat to implementing change remains overcoming resistance to it In order to cope with…