Mid-Missouri Business Archives

New bacon facility expected to create 200 jobs in Moberly

February 18, 2020 6:02 PM Katie Greathouse

A meat packaging company plans to build a facility in Moberly that would create hundreds of new jobs.

Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company

February 10, 2020 5:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce CEO to retire after 15 years

February 3, 2020 2:40 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Randy Allen will retire from the position after 15 years with the business network.

State issues seven marijuana licenses in Columbia, two in Jefferson City

January 24, 2020 2:43 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the results of the more than 1,200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries Friday.

Boone Hospital president to retire at year’s end

January 3, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Boone Hospital Center will retire at the end of the year when the hospital’s current lease with a St. Louis company ends.

Corporate tax cuts and minimum wage increases take effect in Missouri

January 1, 2020 5:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A new year brings new laws. Missouri’s corporate tax cut is changing and it is unknown whether the state’s businesses will gain or lose money.

CEO of Fulton Medical Center fired

December 19, 2019 3:28 PM Matthew Sanders

The former CEO of Fulton Medical Center said Thursday that he has been fired, effective immediately.

Fulton Medical Center CEO says hospital finances on rebound

December 16, 2019 10:00 PM Jasmine Ramirez

Over the past 18 months, Fulton Medical Center has paid off $3 million in debt through cutting spending, cleaning up old contracts and boosting revenue, CEO Mike Reece told ABC 17 News.

Fire code violations close Jefferson City Dollar Tree

December 11, 2019 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Authorities closed down the Dollar Tree store in Jefferson City on Monday after an inspection showed boxes were blocking the rear exit and causing a fire risk.

MidiCi suddenly shut its doors Sunday

December 9, 2019 11:47 AM Zara Barker

MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company posted to its Instagram and Facebook Sunday night, announcing it was closing its doors within hours.

Opposition feels concerns weren’t heard after Boone County Commission approves MidwayUSA rezoning

December 4, 2019 4:32 PM Connor Hirsch

After a couple of hours of public comment Tuesday night, the Boone County Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility.

Jefferson City Council relaxes short-term rental rules

December 3, 2019 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.

Better Business Bureau warns of holiday shopping scams

November 29, 2019 10:37 AM Brittany Wiley

The Better Business Bureau is warning of holiday shopping scams.

Columbia stores have special hours for Black Friday

November 28, 2019 2:51 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shoppers will make their way to stores in and around Columbia Thursday night as Thanksgiving comes to an end and Black Friday begins. Several stores in Columbia will have different hours beginning Thursday. According to its Facebook page, The Columbia Mall will be open Thursday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and

Columbia donut shop plans to open 2 stores after lightning struck its original shop

November 27, 2019 11:50 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia donut shop is expected to reopen after lightning struck its electrical box. However, the owners are also going to open another location in Columbia. From one, to zero, and now two locations, it’s been anything but a sweet ride for Donut D-Light owners Cindy and Kevin Hicks. In August, the

Appeals court overturns decision in Business Loop CID case

November 26, 2019 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a Boone County judge’s decision to throw out a case challenging the formation of a Columbia taxing district. The three-judge panel sent the case challenging the election that created the Business Loop Community Improvement District back to Boone County, overturning Judge Jodie Asel’s

Boone County planning and zoning denies MidwayUSA rezoning request

November 22, 2019 6:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility between Rocheport and Columbia on Thursday. Stan Shawver, county director of resource management, said planning and zoning commissioners had concerns the new MidwayUSA headquarters would change the character of the neighborhood and that it could

Panera location evaluations at the corner of Nifong and Providence

New Panera Bread coming to south Columbia

November 22, 2019 8:40 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Panera Bread Co. signed a lease to build a new location at the corner of Nifong Blvd and Providence Road. The new Panera will be located in the former Gerbes Super Market parking lot. It will replace Panera currently located in the shopping center across the street. Plans show the new location

Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City

November 21, 2019 6:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is

Dispensary draws opposition ahead of Columbia City Council vote

November 18, 2019 11:43 AM Connor Hirsch

A health care group is hoping to open up a medical marijuana dispensary in a former Ruby Tuesday building.