New Media

What’s all this about “new media?” People in the marketing and communications business are pretty…

SBD Board must remain vigilant to keep downtown business scene vibrant

SBD Board must remain vigilant to keep downtown business scene vibrant When I opened my…

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Blame political leadership void for likely state minimum wage hike The Missouri Chamber of Commerce…

For Your Convenience:Rocheport General Store stocks provisions, creates gathering spot

Although charming in many ways, the small community of Rocheport has lacked a place where…

Missouri Rideshare gains popularity, new phone number

As the price of gas approaches $3 a gallon, mid-Missouri’s 26-year-old Rideshare program is receiving…

Anchors aweigh on historic riverfront naval museum plan

A group of Columbia history buffs working to create the Missouri Naval Museum in Jefferson…

Most useful tool for marketing

In today’s ever-changing technology environment, professional advertisers and marketers encounter greater choices in selecting modes…

Foes prepare to wage battle for voters to raise minimum pay

When Jim Baumgartner considers the minimum wage, his thoughts wander to automated french-frying machines. The…

Airport ready for another takeoff, but promotion efforts still grounded

As the maiden voyage of Mesa Airlines approaches, business specialists say Columbia Regional Airport is…

Kevin’s world of concert posters

When the story of the local counterculture movement of the last three decades is told,…

Building government center, ignoring electorate could result in voter apathy

Do we need a centralized municipal government center? Some say “yes;” others are skeptical. Does…

Statistics show university’s economic research results behind national pace

People pay attention to rankings. Although not always the best indicators of success, they provide…