Economy Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about the banking system?

March 14, 2023 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Investors and consumers seem to have jitters this week after two American banks — one in California and another in New York — shut down over the past few days.

Columbia City Council approves tourism development funds for True/False

February 20, 2023 3:08 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council at its meeting on Monday approved tourism development funds for the True/False Film Festival, which takes place annually in Downtown Columbia. The resolution authorizes a tourism development sponsorship between the city and True/False this year. The festival will take place March 2-5. There will be roughly 130 screenings.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has ‘eggflation’ changed how you shop?

January 9, 2023 3:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The price of all kinds of essential items is up in this weird economy.

2023 Boone County budget prioritizes pay increase for law enforcement

December 16, 2022 12:04 PM Ethan Heinz

Increased salaries for sheriff’s deputies and other emergency employees are a priority in the 2023 Boone County budget approved Thursday, with officials citing the need to reverse “unprecedented employee turnover and lengthy vacancies.”

Ameren Missouri launches program to help customers return to permanent housing

December 12, 2022 11:18 AM Joushua Blount

Ameren Missouri is piloting a program that it says will help people with housing difficulties get back on their feet.

Missouri vs Kansas rivalry game benefits local businesses

December 10, 2022 8:04 PM Abby Landwehr

After more than a decade, the border war returned to Columbia. With crowds of fans following their teams, the sports rivalry between Missouri and Kansas is benefiting local businesses. Jason Paetzold, the owner of Bud’s Classic Barbecue, said the restaurant’s numbers have been similar to what they would see on a football game day. “Anytime

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your holiday budget bigger or smaller this year?

December 5, 2022 2:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

The National Retail Federation says a record number of people shopped at stores over Thanksgiving and the following weekend.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are falling gas prices a good sign?

December 2, 2022 2:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since last February.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in Cyber Monday deals?

November 28, 2022 2:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Another post-Thanksgiving shopping holiday is here.

Local restaurant owner says Mizzou football season helps with business

November 25, 2022 7:05 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local business owner says this year’s football season was great for business in Downtown Columbia. Mizzou just wrapped up its last home game of the season with a 29-27 win over Arkansas. Despite students still being away for Thanksgiving, restaurants Downtown were still busy before the game started. Jason Paetzold owns

Inflation, drought drive up Christmas tree prices

November 25, 2022 6:13 PM Hannah Falcon

Decking the halls may hurt your wallet a little more than usual this year.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going shopping on Black Friday?

November 25, 2022 5:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Black Friday shopping has been an American tradition for decades. But as technology changes the economy, the nature of Black Friday also changes. Now stores are offering steep discounts before Thanksgiving and consumers can find special deals online. Are you going Black Friday shopping this year? Answer in the poll.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for Thanksgiving?

November 23, 2022 2:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

AAA predicts nearly 55 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel like inflation is easing up?

November 11, 2022 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Wall Street was happy Thursday after the October inflation report came out.

Medical marijuana businesses get first shot at Missouri recreational licenses

November 10, 2022 2:37 PM Ethan Heinz

The operators of medical marijuana retail shops in Missouri will have the exclusive ability to get licensed first under the state’s recreational program.

Organizations to host marketing workshop in Jefferson City for small business owners

November 4, 2022 6:24 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations from the Jefferson City area will hold a free marketing workshop Friday morning. The “How to Own Your Local Market” marketing workshop will be at First Mid Bank & Trust from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can register before 8 a.m. Although, organizers