Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia
Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.
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MU’s fall plans could impact local economy
Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
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Education leaders say cuts to education could take a toll on school districts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 continues to batter the state’s revenue, the governor announced Monday that education would have to take another cut to make up for losses. Parson announced he is restricting another $209 million in state spending during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Of that, $41 million is being taken
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Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19
As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.
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Data shows some Columbia businesses don’t feel ready to reopen
Results from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia program awards loans to small businesses
A Columbia program has awarded 18 small businesses with $5,000 loans each.
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Police chief gives update on cost and timeline of search for Mengqi Ji
The Columbia Police Department is still searching for Mengqi Ji, a Columbia mother who has been missing since October.
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General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists
As tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.
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Lake of the Ozarks businesses are booming amid COVID-19
Lake of the Ozarks businesses stand strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people are eager to get out for Memorial Day weekend.
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The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses
Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
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Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions
A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.
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Florists finding new ways to deliver orders for Mother’s Day
Flower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.
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Missouri legislature passes $35 billion budget, major cuts avoided by potential federal dollars
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate and House of Representatives passed a $35.2 billion budget Friday hours before their 6 p.m. deadline. State Rep. Kip Kendrick, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, said about $10 billion comes from general revenue, another $10 billion comes from other funds and $14.7 billion comes from
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Businessman: Deadline passes without meeting over COVID-19 regulations
City and county officials failed to meet with a group of local business owners opposed to local COVID-19 reopening regulations by a Friday deadline, a group member said.
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Columbia businesses see mixed returns from COVID-19 reopening week
Two Columbia businesses said Friday that they have seen mixed results from the first week of the state’s reopening from a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
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Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening
Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.
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Local businesses request repeal of Boone County reopening order
Lawyers at a Columbia firm have sent a letter to county and city officials requesting a repeal of Boone County’s COVID-19 reopening order on behalf of several businesses.
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