Economy Archives

Cold weather could cause a drop in business due to capacity limits

September 19, 2020 4:40 PM Zola Crowder

Local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity due to COVID-19.

Boone County COVID-19 health order changed after meeting with businesses

September 18, 2020 11:49 AM Riane Cleveland

The new Boone County health order went into effect Friday, allowing restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open until 10:30 p.m.

Local bar reacts to new health order

September 16, 2020 10:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department announced a new health order will go into effect in Columbia on Sept. 18 at midnight.

University of Missouri curators’ committee recommends $700k audit

September 15, 2020 3:26 PM Zach Boetto

A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators recommended Tuesday that the full board approve a $700,000 contract for an audit.

Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’

September 7, 2020 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

City council hears report on COVID-19 long-term recovery

July 20, 2020 3:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, and hear a report on a COVID-19 long-term recovery plan.

Missouri unemployment numbers rise for the first time in 10 weeks

July 2, 2020 4:22 PM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported that 19,071 people applied for unemployment last week.

Much of Mid-Missouri entertainment business still closed amid COVID-19 slowdown

June 30, 2020 12:49 PM Zola Crowder

Even after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.

City of Columbia working to help minority-owned, woman-owned businesses

June 17, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.

Columbia leader talks ways to support minority-owned businesses

June 12, 2020 6:52 AM Brittany Wiley

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.

Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday

June 11, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.

Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia

June 10, 2020 2:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.

Cole County COVID-19 cases staying flat as state order deadline approaches

June 10, 2020 12:25 PM Ben Fein

As phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.

MU’s fall plans could impact local economy

June 4, 2020 9:26 PM Ben Fein

Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.

Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19

May 30, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

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.

Data shows some Columbia businesses don’t feel ready to reopen

May 28, 2020 8:23 PM Zach Boetto

Results from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists

May 24, 2020 7:21 PM Zach Boetto

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.

Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Missouri unemployment jumps in April, but rate lower than most states

May 22, 2020 9:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.