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Another Farewell
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, December 14th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
I just wanted to take a moment to commemorate the life of Jim Rohn who left us on December 5th. Everyday I look at an inspirational print on my desk featuring one of his quotes, “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” One of my goals for 2010 is to become even more well versed [Click Here]
Verizon and The Droid, Part 1
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Friday, November 6th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Because I took my time with this and have very distance publication dates, my Droid review was scooped by the business dept over at The Columbia Daily Tribune. But last Wednesday I got to sit down with Regional President of Verizon Brendan Fallis and the new Motorola Droid.
Last Wednesday I sat down with Fallis in [Click Here]
$3 and a Cloud of Dust
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
I feel like an old grump always complaining about the various acts of lunacy I see committed when it comes to customer service & store policies. At the same time, I want to ensure that you, my faithful readers, don’t make the same mistakes in your business. Please forgive me for yet another negative post, [Click Here]
Sparky’s is Still Open
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Friday, October 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
In this weeks edition of CBT Tracy and I wrote about Sparky’s homemade ice cream. While speaking to an unidentified Sparky’s source this evening, I wanted to confirm Sparky’s will not close November 1st specifically, but rather at some point this fall as the weather dictates. Sparky’s will then reopen when the temp warms back [Click Here]
Columbia Business Community: The Week Ahead
Posted by David Reed on Monday, October 5th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Should the city use federal funds to build a bike boulevard on the northeastern edge of downtown? That’s one of the big questions the city’s elected officials and administrators will answer this week.
The City Council will consider the bike boulevard proposal during the public hearing segment of its meeting tonight at City Hall. The boulevard would [Click Here]
An Unexpected Surprise
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, August 17th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
The evening of Thursday, August 6th I spent the evening away from home. I had the pleasure of attending the CBT 20 Under Forty and 1st Annual Titan Awards sponsored by UMB Bank. (Yes, they are my client, and I am very appreciative of their business and the CBT is proud to be partnered with [Click Here]
Zweifel sets up shop at State Fair
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Most people typically pick up a corn dog or a funnel cake when tranversing around the Missouri State Fair. But state Treasurer Clint Zweifel is offering up something completely different – unclaimed assets.
Zweifel announced yesterday that his Unclaimed Property Division will set up shop at the Sedalia extravaganza. It will be open from 10 a.m. [Click Here]
McCaskill says no mas on “Cash for Clunkers”
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Friday, July 31st, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
In between listening to my favorite musical tunes, I’ve heard many radio advertisements lately promoting the so-called “Cash for Clunkers” program.
The initiative – formerly known as the Car Allowence Rebate System – is a congressional initiative meant to spur consumers to trade less-than-stellar vehicles for newer, more fuel efficient cars. The program offered anywhere from [Click Here]
Schaefer unsure of motorcycle helmet override
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Gov. Jay Nixon’s decision to strike down a bill allowing motorcyclists to ride without a helmet was arguably the first-term chief executive’s most high-profile veto of the year.
Motorcycle enthusiasts have been trying to alter the law for decades, arguing the regulation is a limitation on personal freedom. This year, legislators passed a bill allowing motorcyclists [Click Here]
Getting some green for a new green machine
Posted by Katie Madden-Aker on Friday, July 24th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
You may have heard the ads for the “Cash for Clunkers” and wondered why all of the dealerships are offering $4000.00 for used cars. “Clever” car ads withstanding, not a lot of noise was made after the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (CARS) of 2009 was signed into law.
To prep for this blog [Click Here]
Koster accuses Audrain County resident of Ponzi scheme
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, July 20th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Attorney General Chris Koster filed charges against an Audrain County grain dealer today for operating what he said was essentially a massive Ponzi scheme.
Koster filed 12 felony charges against Cathy Gieseker of Martinsburg, arguing that she bilked 180 farmers out of nearly $27 million. Koster said Gieseker sold grain for farmers through two companies, promising [Click Here]
Koster testifies in D.C. over credit fraud
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Attorney General Chris Koster was in Washington, D.C. today testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee.
The first-term Democratic official was talking about the explosion of “companies and individuals who specialize in servicing, or preying upon, consumers who have significant credit card debt or unsustainable mortgage debt.”
In prepared remarks, Koster said that these aforementioned companies promise consumers [Click Here]
Save cash while still bringing the thrill your grill this 4th
Posted by Katie Madden-Aker on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
A quick note about this blog. My focus is to bring Columbia Consumers clever tips and the best buys. I will speak with leaders in all areas of business, but this blog is not meant as an advertisement of the goods they may provide. Rather, I want to take advantage of their expertise and save [Click Here]
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