Business Archives

Taxi Terry closes down after 13 years in business

April 21, 2022 5:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

For the last 13 years, cabs from Taxi Terry’s have been a common sight in Columbia.

Renters across the US facing sharp rent increases

April 12, 2022 7:14 PM Kennedy Miller

The pandemic may be slowing down but renters across the US are facing sharp increases.

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler at women in agriculture event

US Rep. Vicky Hartzler speaks out on inflation

April 12, 2022 10:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Labor Department says inflation jumped to 8.5 percent last week and prices are still being affected by a recovering supply chain and increasing consumer demands.

Pandemic worsens staffing issues at children’s advocacy center

March 30, 2022 9:01 PM Leila Mitchell

The Rainbow House, a local 24-hour children’s shelter and advocacy center, has struggled for months with not enough staff to serve the children it helps.

Schnucks opens latest store at Battle Crossing

March 21, 2022 2:28 PM Joushua Blount

Schnucks opened its third store in Columbia and fourth store in Mid-Missouri at the Battle Crossing location at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia on Wednesday.

Columbia proposes adding a use tax for online shopping

March 9, 2022 5:45 PM Kennedy Miller

Next year, people in Columbia may pay more in taxes when purchasing items online.

Missouri attorney general warns consumers impacted by the 2021 T-Mobile data breach to protect themselves

March 2, 2022 6:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri attorney general is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their information from identity theft if they think they might have been impacted by the data breach in August 2021 at T-Mobile.

Slavic restaurant manager says prayers for her Ukrainian family to stay safe

February 25, 2022 6:36 PM Kennedy Miller

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to affect many people around the world including here in Mid-Missouri.

New Schnucks supermarket to open in March in Columbia

February 24, 2022 7:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new Schnucks Battle Crossing store located at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia will open to customers at 7 a.m. on March 23. Schnuck Markets now have 112 stores overall and four Mid-Missouri stores joining two others in Columbia and one in Jefferson City. “The city of Columbia and its residents have

Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices

February 23, 2022 7:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.

Daniel Boone Regional Library employees take part in union-organized activities; say voices silenced for way too long

February 10, 2022 9:35 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Last Friday, Daniel Boone Regional Library’s (DBRL) management of Board and Trustees discovered that many employees and representatives of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) took part in union-organized activities. According to the National Labor Relations Board, everyone has the right to form, join, or assist a union.

BBB warns consumers about Valentine’s Day scams

February 10, 2022 6:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

As many of us prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Better Business Bureau wants you to know the top Valentine’s Day scams.

Amazon plans to open a distribution center in Ashland

February 9, 2022 9:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Amazon is planning to open a distribution center in Ashland. We’ve learned the company will open it at the cartwright center near the Columbia airport. Ashland Mayor Richard Sullivan says a building will be modified and expanded to allow Amazon to open there.

Local business celebrates Black History Month

February 9, 2022 1:17 PM Erika McGuire

Nunnelly says there are many things that come with the business that people don’t think about.

Businesses stay open amid winter storm

February 2, 2022 9:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to stick around in the Mid-Missouri, several businesses in the area have had to make the decision on whether to stay open or close.

Black owned business coming to Columbia sparks minority disparity discussion

January 27, 2022 10:45 PM Leila Mitchell

The coronavirus pandemic, along with a struggling economic climate has created challenges for some minority and women-owned businesses.

Missouri Chamber of Commerce, University of Missouri comment on State of the State Address

January 19, 2022 7:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson spoke to the state assembly for the 2022 State of the State speech focusing on workforce, education, infrastructure, agriculture, community development, health care and public safety. “With a historic budget surplus and federal dollars coming to our state, we want to build on our past momentum to capture even

Grant for minority-owned businesses announced in efforts to bring more diversity to the Downtown Columbia area

January 17, 2022 6:28 PM Chanel Porter

The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) announced a minority-owned business grant Monday to take steps towards making the Downtown Columbia area more diverse.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council adds use tax to April ballot

January 3, 2022 3:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to put a 2% tax on sales outside the state on the April ballot.

The effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages result in the closures of some downtown restaurants

December 20, 2021 5:38 PM Chanel Porter

After the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened staffing issues in the hospitality industry, some long-time downtown restaurants are closing.