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Downtown drinking problems
Posted by admin on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 Categories:
Even if you haven’t been downtown on a weekend at 1:30 a.m. recently, you probably still have some idea of the shenanigans that occur around that time. The Columbia Police Department knows all too well, and they’re trying to get that boozing between Thursday and Saturday under control. “Our primary problem downtown has been overservice,” [Click Here]
3M reports strong earnings in third quarter
Posted by admin on Friday, October 29th, 2010 Categories:
3M’s third quarter earnings, released yesterday, point to good prospects for the Columbia plant. The company reported third quarter earnings of $1.1 billion, or $1.53 per share, compared to $957 million, or $1.35 per share, in last year’s third quarter. For the first nine months of the year, 3M’s has posted profits 40 percent higher [Click Here]
Start with “Why”
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Friday, October 29th, 2010 Categories:
Thanks to Dave Ramsey, I was recently introduced to the work of an author/speaker named Simon Sinek. After watching a video presentation on his concept of “The Golden Circle,” I knew you needed to see it, too! In Mr. Ramsey’s email, it states, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” I [Click Here]
Making sure the charrette isn’t a charade
Posted by admin on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Categories:
At their first meeting since the downtown charrette was released a little over two weeks ago, the Downtown Leadership Council sat down to figure out the hardest part of any plan: implementing it. The charrette is a planning document for downtown, born of an intense planning exercise overseen by professional consultants and downtown stakeholders. What [Click Here]
Hubbell’s good results don’t extend to Centralia
Posted by admin on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 Categories:
Hubbell Incorporated released good news to investors today. Its plant in Centralia is the largest industrial employer in Boone County and one of the last union shops in the area, employing roughly 585 people. But, looking at the company’s earnings more closely, the news is not as peachy for the region. Hubbell Incorporated reported third-quarter [Click Here]
Columbia housing permits stabilize
Posted by admin on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 Categories:
National housing data released yesterday contained some good news: single-family home starts in September rose 4.4 percent from August, to an annual rate of 452,000. For the Midwest though, the picture wasn’t great. The region saw overall housing starts (which includes multiple-family homes) fall 8.2 percent from August. Single-family housing permits in Columbia, an indicator [Click Here]
Council approves A.W. Smith office proposal
Posted by admin on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 Categories:
Should City council members be paid. Well, would you spend two hours getting lectured by perturbed residents? Because that’s what happened Monday night as the council considered another development proposal on the fringe of an established neighborhood. As development proposals continue to emerge as the economic freeze thaws, council members will have plenty more to [Click Here]
Action on Richland Road tabled… again
Posted by admin on Monday, October 18th, 2010 Categories:
The City Council Monday night went much like most of the public hearings concerning the Richland Road proposal — long and lacking closure. Monday night was supposed to be the climactic finale of a process that began two years ago. Instead, the council decided to table the proposal yet again. All that changed was the [Click Here]
A Double Dog Dare
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 Categories:
We just completed our first official foray into school fundraising. After the school assembly a few weeks ago, my 12-year old came home excited. She waltzes in the door with catalogs, an order form, and a plan. Of course, I helped her prepare. (Hey, what can I say…I’m a sales trainer.) We planned her route [Click Here]
Reward Yourself
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, September 16th, 2010 Categories:
Gary Ryan Blair is known as The Goals Guy. He’s worked with some major corporations to help their staffs achieve unbelievable results. One step in his goal setting & achievement process is to reward yourself for successes. To paraphrase his message on this topic: It’s human nature to beat yourself up when you make a [Click Here]
Avoid the Cold-Start Scenario
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 Categories:
Have you ever tried to start a car that’s been left outside in the dead of winter in below-freezing temperatures for three days? You turn the key; the engine groans and then begins to turn over. Don’t give it enough gas and it never catches. Give it too much gas, you flood the engine and [Click Here]
Boldness
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, August 30th, 2010 Categories:
“When will your finest hour come, and how will it arrive? Do you really think it will materialize without an act of supreme confidence, audacity, or boldness?” –Gary Ryan Blair
What has your attention?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, August 16th, 2010 Categories:
I’m curious what you are reading and/or listening to right now. Please share with this community what book you are currently reading or just finished and/or what CD/MP# you are listening to. Who knows, you might find something perfect based off someone else’s response. I’ll start it off: Book: Return to Prosperity: How America Can [Click Here]
A Mental Image is Worth Several Thousand Dollars
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Categories:
Once again I find myself grateful for the influence of someone on my career, and I’d like to continue the recent trend of sharing the blessing on my life they’ve contributed. Yesterday in the Sandler Sales Training class I attend, our instructor, Cathy Atkins, had us fill out a 3 x 5 index card with [Click Here]
Introducing…Ashley Meyer!
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 Categories:
Okay, I have to brag on one of my co-workers. Ashley Meyer helps me with day to day administrative activities, and does some design work on ads for my clients. I knew she was talented, but yesterday she took it to another level! While negotiating with a past client and current prospect, they requested a [Click Here]
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