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THE BEAT: Discussion of mayor’s appearance on CNBC
Posted On: February 5, 2009
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Comments: No Responses THE BEAT: Discussion of mayor’s appearance on CNBC COLUMBIA — The economy has been hurting the country in almost every way possible, but the economic engines of higher education are keeping Columbia alive ... Read More...
FIVE IDEAS: How does Obama shore up a struggling economy?
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses FIVE IDEAS: How does Obama shore up a struggling economy? Deficit decisions It’s the worst kind of Catch-22. If President Barack Obama and his staff don’t fund programs to save the nation’s floundering economy, the worst recession ... Read More...
Bad economy could hinder Columbia’s sheltered workshop
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses Bad economy could hinder Columbia’s sheltered workshop COLUMBIA — The poor economy and a possible cut in state funding might mean fewer working hours and layoffs at Columbia’s sheltered workshop. The nonprofit Central ... Read More...
Report says higher ed tuition may soar, economy suffers
Posted On: December 23, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Report says higher ed tuition may soar, economy suffers COLUMBIA — Potential cuts in state funding for colleges and universities could result in extreme tuition increases, the possible closing of one university and a ... Read More...
Faltering economy might aggravate consumer problems
Posted On: December 21, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Faltering economy might aggravate consumer problems JEFFERSON CITY — Governor-elect Jay Nixon built a reputation as a consumer advocate during his years as the state's attorney general. If the consumer complaints ... Read More...
Economy hits bids for Columbia recyclables
Posted On: December 11, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Economy hits bids for Columbia recyclables The city's recycling program is experiencing the same difficulties programs throughout the country are facing, as the nation's economic crunch causes space to become a ... Read More...
Columbia professors use slumping economy as teaching example
Posted On: December 4, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Columbia professors use slumping economy as teaching example COLUMBIA — Professors in finance, marketing and political science at colleges in Columbia say the economic crisis on Wall Street provides rich material for their ... Read More...
Local arts feel economic pinch
Posted On: December 2, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Local arts feel economic pinch COLUMBIA — When the credit crisis went into full swing in September, financial institutions weren't the only ones that felt the crunch. “Come September, you can ... Read More...
Economic Outlook Conference talks housing, jobs
Posted On: November 25, 2008
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Comments: No Responses Economic Outlook Conference talks housing, jobs COLUMBIA — Columbia's housing market is "nowhere near meltdown stage," but its health will depend on consumer confidence and creating new jobs.e Read the original story:  Columbia's ... Read More...
FIVE IDEAS: Buying coffee in a tough economy
Posted On: November 14, 2008
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Comments: No Responses FIVE IDEAS: Buying coffee in a tough economy Throw a rock down Ninth Street, and most likely, you’ll hit a coffee shop. There are five coffeehouses within five blocks on this downtown street: Coffee ... Read More...