A Lasting Legacy
Bob and Stephanie Scruggs celebrate a century of building Jefferson City In 1919, a promising young worker and Jefferson City resident named Cliff Scruggs garnered the support of investors and…
Lines and Limits
A breakdown of on what, when, and where your dollars are spent. When asked about the importance of good budgeting, Warren Buffet once said, “Someone is sitting in the shade…
Over the River and Through the Woods
The Missouri Department of Conservation does more than maintain the state’s natural resources; it fuels the local economy. In the backseat of Steve Brune’s truck lies an atlas-like book with…
The Money in Marijuana
What to expect with the passing of Amendment Two. With November’s passage of Amendment Two, growing, manufacturing, selling, and consuming marijuana and marijuana products for medicinal use has been legalized…
Putting the “It” in Jefferson City
Earthy wedding reception vignettes stand under rustic, handcrafted Pinterest-inspired displays. Large windows and chiffon drapery juxtapose ornate chandeliers. Pops of greenery accent every corner of the showroom. The possibilities for…
Business Briefs – May/June 2019
Holly Nunn, Central Bank’s retail project and operations manager, received the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fast Forward Award. The award spotlights a young professional who exhibits outstanding leadership…
Maximizing Your Dollars
I have always bristled when individuals use the term “only” in describing of hundreds or thousands of dollars. Coming into government from a small business, I nearly fainted the first…
Where’s the Money, Lebowski?
Money is funny. It’s also complicated, uncomfortable, and confusing. Along with sex, religion, and politics, money has been deemed too taboo for the dinner table. Ironically, that’s exactly where it…
Giving Can Build a Bridge
The theme of this issue is money, and as I contemplated what that means from a mayoral perspective, I was reminded the value of reinvesting in our workforce, families, and…
The Many Locations of Missouri State Capitol
One of the reasons I love Jefferson City is because we are home to the beautiful state capitol building. As the leading attraction in the city, the capitol draws thousands…