Riversong Spa rubs its clients the right way

When Frances and Greg Vadner opened Riversong Spa and Salon in Jefferson City in 1998,…

Wish you were here: Postcard marketing full of opportunity

A colorful, personalized postcard from a friend is always a welcome surprise in your mailbox.…

Interior design players trade spaces in local furniture market

On the surface, it would appear that two staples of the Columbia interior design market…

Odd Jobs: Chloie goes behind the bar at Grill One 5

A writer walks into a bar… OK, so this time it’s not a joke; it’s…

Proposed tobacco tax ignites debate fueled by convenience stores

Ron Leone, a lobbyist for Missouri convenience store owners, is a small player in the…

Businesses cash in on football success

Local businesses are starting to see a boost from the success of the University of…

U-Club wine tasting adds blend of intrigue

At the University Club of the University of Missouri-Columbia, beverage director Rob Sanders likes to…

PYSK: John LaRocca

General Manager, University Club & Catering AGE: 50 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a team of professionals…

Business Profile: J. Patty Financial Group

Internship, father-in-law help guide financial services exec on fast track to success Jeremy Patty was…

Signage

This is what East Broadway in downtown Columbia looked like 40 years ago, shortly before…

Members of community must ask themselves: Is growth really all that bad?

My last several columns were somewhat cynical. In fact, some could argue that they were…

Challenge for additional funding involves seeking public good from private interests

Public research universities are faced with the ongoing challenge of finding the best combination of…