The “corporate veil” refers to the limited liability of business owners to third parties for a company’s actions.

Nearly every week I talk with people that still have mortgage loans in the 6 percent-plus range. Amazing! My basic financial planning rule is to get debt free and if you are not, get the lowest rate you can while you strive to get that way.

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel and Attorney General Chris Koster recently announced they had reached a $303,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Sprint over uncashed and unclaimed rebate checks.

Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for the Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year awards. Awards are given in various size categories.

At one time or another, we have all said, “I wish I had thought of that.”

Mom worked most of the time when I was young. In fact, I remember walking home from first grade (we could do that in 1959) and making scrambled eggs and toast while Mom worked at J.C. Penny at the then new Blue Ridge Mall.

William Woods University is offering Lee’s Summit area residents the opportunity to pursue a master of business administration degree without quitting work.

National American University celebrates its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Feb. 25.

2009 is over. Many people who have been on the sidelines are reentering the game. The next golden ticket is in sight. New partnerships are coming together. As you look at potential ventures, think through issues that can get hot when the next bubble bursts.

Throughout my comprehensive banking career, I have had the opportunity to serve in a variety of leadership roles with multiple economic development organizations and chambers of commerce in several communities in the upper Midwest.