Stritzel pursues dream franchise expansion one sandwich at a time

Like Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas with his burgers or Ben and Jerry with their ice…

Know personnel basics to maximize human capital

While scores of companies devote resources to the planning and execution of profitable long- and…

University marks major progress in life science research partnerships

Just over two years ago, my photo appeared on the cover of the Columbia Business…

Smoking ban do-gooders under delusion they are conscience of community

The smell of wood smoke is beginning to season the air as fall prepares to…

maginations run as wild as public policies in the land of WeKnowBetter

This is a story about an imaginary town near the geographic center of the United…

Visioning process should work, if not derailed by reckless endeavors first

I’ve been going back and forth about the city’s visioning project. Most of the time,…

Recycling office furniture helps save money, environment

Race two computers, and that still-shiny laptop you bought last year will grunt, strain and…

Summit to focus on new Microsoft OS, technology changes

Organizers of the Columbia Business Technology Summit believe that business owners are bound to have…

Communications technology industry always evolving

If you carry anything that allows someone to find you wherever you are, if you…

Comedy club Web site gets makeover

The young patrons of Déjà Vu Comedy Club, equipped with increasingly sophisticated cell phones, digital…

Odd Jobs: Day at flower shop triggers fragrant memories

What’s your favorite flower? Mine is the lilac. During my childhood, each year after spring…

Columbia’s new airline takes off

The Columbia Regional Airport held an open house on Oct. 5, the first day of…