Mid-Missouri Business Archives

Plumrose USA seeks Columbia Planning and Zoning OK for $200 million plant

May 20, 2021 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The company is asking the commission to approve a plat of 80.77 acres on Paris Road to build a processed meat factory under the Swift Prepared Foods name.

UM Curators to vote Wednesday on new indoor practice facility, tuition increases

May 19, 2021 4:49 AM Meghan Drakas

If the board approves the proposed tuition increases, out-of-state and in-state undergraduate and graduate Mizzou students will see a five percent jump in tuition cost, starting this fall.

Missouri set to require online stores to collect taxes

May 14, 2021 2:20 PM Associated Press

The GOP-led House on Friday voted 145-6 to send a bill mandating online sales tax collection to the governor.

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

New state, national unemployment claims fall as pandemic restrictions are lifted

May 6, 2021 2:15 PM Zola Crowder

Initial unemployment claims nationwide hit a peak of 900,000 in January.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

May 6, 2021 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Lawmakers in some states have moved to limit the amount or duration of federal pandemic unemployment benefits.

Advocate says downtown Columbia businesses still need support as coronavirus threat lessens

May 5, 2021 1:15 PM Meghan Drakas

The outlook is improving for small businesses in Columbia with low numbers of new coronavirus cases and the pending end of local health orders, an advocate for downtown business said Tuesday.

Missouri House votes against virus rules for businesses

May 4, 2021 5:46 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted in favor of barring state and local officials from putting any restrictions on businesses, churches or other non-public entities during public health emergencies, except in certain circumstances. The Republican-led House voted 117-23 to send the bill to the Senate ahead of a May 14 deadline to

Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed

May 4, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

Tellers manager Tera Eckerle said the restaurant’s biggest problem has not been limited business, but trying to find staff.

Ranken Technical Institute groundbreaking in Ashland

Construction of Ashland’s new technical college expected to create 163 jobs

April 30, 2021 2:32 PM Leila Mitchell

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Work to build the new Ashland campus of Ranken Technical College is expected to create 163 jobs and generate $9 million in private investment, according to local economic development groups. Officials gathered Friday to break ground on the project. The campus is set to open in 2023. St. Louis-based Ranken offers bachelor’s

Columbia restaurants get to use parking spaces but will have to pay for them

April 20, 2021 11:53 AM Chanel Porter

Columbia restaurants will have to pay to seat customers in blocked-off parking spots but supporters hope the new law will still help businesses with more revenue as social distancing requirements continue.

Columbia businesses cleaning up after flooding

April 8, 2021 1:31 PM Chanel Porter

The UPS Store in the plaza suffered water damage during the storm and was forced to close early. On Thursday, Neville and Sons carpet cleaning and water damage restoration company was at the store.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you still working from home?

March 22, 2021 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The coronavirus pandemic changed the way millions of Americans work.

Jefferson City to host annual restaurant showcase Thursday night

March 18, 2021 11:57 AM Meghan Drakas

Last year, the annual event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri House approves ‘Wayfair’ online tax bill

March 11, 2021 1:02 PM Victoria Bragg

A bill that would allow state and local governments to collect online sales tax from companies without a physical presence in Missouri could win House approval as early as Thursday.

Spring weather could bring home improvement scams to Mid-Missouri

March 11, 2021 1:56 PM Zola Crowder

With spring just around the corner the Better Business Bureau is suggesting homeowners watch out for scams as people begin to make repairs after winter weather.

MU Health Care to build Boonville clinic

March 5, 2021 8:44 PM Matthew Sanders

MU Health Care has signed a long-term lease needed to open a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville, the organization said Friday.

Columbia bars and restaurants happy for extended business hours under new health order

March 4, 2021 2:45 PM Zola Crowder

The new Columbia/Boone County health order is officially in effect with several changes in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.

Third-party site claims to help secure coronavirus shot appointments

March 3, 2021 1:42 PM Meghan Drakas

With more people than coronavirus vaccines available, third-party websites are offering help to individuals trying to schedule an appointment.

Boone County Commission approves tax abatement for $200 million Italian meat plant

February 25, 2021 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

Swift Prepared Foods $200 million Italian meats processing plant is one step closer to setting up shop in Columbia.

2 formerly rejected medical marijuana applications approved

February 23, 2021 3:04 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two applications to grow medical marijuana will receive licenses after the state initially rejected them. The state Administrative Hearing Commission on Tuesday approved cultivation licenses for Heye Kirksville and Heya Excello. The decision comes after the state denied hundreds of medical marijuana business applications, many of which prompted challenges to