Will Dodd-Frank Kill Small Banks?
Local bankers fear the Dodd-Frank law passed in 2010 will hasten the demise of small banks and lead to the …
Articles by Jim Muench
January 2013
December 2012
Filling the Gap
WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTH before the main deadline in the deal that brought IBM to Columbia, the company so …
March 2012
August 2011
Rising demand for civil engineers not translating into jobs
The dire need to repair the nation’s infrastructure appears to be at cross purposes with the need to refurbish government …
July 2011
High school students snag unusual summer jobs
Even in a tight job market, some local high school students and recent high school graduates have found interesting summer …
Summer business event provides teachable moments for teens
Missouri Business Week
June 2011
May 2011
Songbird Station wins Small Business of the Year
Small Business of the Year
February 2011
Chamber Showcase features marketing expert
Self-marketing guru Jeff Beals will be the keynote speaker at the annual Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on March …
August 2010
Kumon Math and Reading Center: A long-term investment in student success
Originally, Manjula Narasimhan just wanted to keep her daughter occupied. Now, the after-school teaching program she used with her daughter …
January 2010
Providence marks one-year anniversary, plans to expand
*Bank Birthday*Providence Bank celebrates the new year with its one-year anniversary.
November 2009
MU hiring event planner, pursuing more conferences
In an effort to augment its academic and commercial networking opportunities, the University of Missouri plans to hire a professional …
October 2009
Bank renovation signals longevity
It’s not just a renovation; it’s a message: Commerce Bank is going strong and is here to stay. In the …
Insurance reform’s high stakes
The health care reform bills competing for votes in Congress are attempts to counteract the swiftly rising costs and rapidly …
May 2009
Ellis Fischel building project awaits governor’s signature
The long-planned consolidation of Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in a new building on the University of Missouri Health Care campus …
Economic downturn brings business upsurge at bankruptcy firm
*Local Law*Bankruptcies a growth industry, attorney says
Mortgage company expands into banking, changing name
*Flat Branch*Mortgage Company expanding, changing name this month
April 2009
Energy efficiency energizes home show
Energy efficiency was the major focus of the Mid-Missouri Home and Garden Expo as many of the approximately 9,000 attendees …
Jalalis eye practice keeps focus on patient success
*Business Profile: Advanced Vision*Eye patients provide focus for optometry practice
March 2009
MU Master Plan 2009
*MU Master Plan*The campus construction plan for 2009 focuses on renovations