JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Bancompany, Inc. has named Piyush Agarwal as its Chief Financial Officer. “I am confident Piyush’s humility and integrity will be a perfect cultural fit for our Company,” John “JR” Ross, Central Bancompany’s President and Chief Operating Officer, said. “His notable work experience, work ethic, and intellect will contribute materially to
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department released a health order extension that would allow for large public gatherings of 250 people with an approved operation plan. Events held within the county that plan for more than 250 people would need to have an operational plan submitted to the health
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s planning and zoning commission green-lighted plans for a third Scooters coffee shop in west Columbia. The approval came during a meeting last night. The coffee shop will be built at the already demolished break time gas station off Stadium and Ash street. City council will vote on the project next. The
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is
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Columbia City Council approved Swift Prepared Foods’ $200 million Italian meat plant during its meeting Monday night.
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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.
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One new part of this bill, different than the CARES Act, is a grant program aimed at helping out restaurants and bars. The bill sets aside $25 billion dollars for the program that the Small Business Administration will manage.
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The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.
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Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — About 46,000 Missourians were mistakenly overpaid unemployment benefits as part of the stimulus during the coronavirus pandemic. While the state wants the money back, some are having success in winning their appeals. Missouri Department of Labor Director Anna Hui has said the state has a duty to collect the $150 million
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Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Tractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau is warning people not to hire a Columbia-based contractor. The BBB reports ‘MO State Construction LLC’ has earned an ‘F’ rating from the BBB. That’s the lowest possible rating that can be given. According to the BBB, owner Blake Mahoney has left several construction projects unfinished after taking
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Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A more than nine million dollar project is expected to help save the University of Missouri money. The UM System Board of Curators approved this afternoon building the ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant.’ MU says the new facility removes a need for the school to replace an aging steam main and boiler on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have advanced a bill that would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the coronavirus pandemic. Senators gave the measure initial approval Wednesday after hours of debate and negotiations. Proponents say hospitals and manufacturers that stepped up to make masks shouldn’t be penalized for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says businesses forced to temporarily shut down because of local COVID-19 mandates should get tax breaks. Parson on Thursday told Missouri Press Association members and reporters that restaurants and other businesses shouldn’t have to pay property taxes for times when they were ordered closed because of
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction it set to begin on an outdoor entertainment park in Ashland. ‘Lakeside Ashland’ will be located in the 5900 block of east Log Providence road just west of 63 near the Columbia Airport. The plans include a nature area, outdoor movie theater and golfing. The mayor of Ashland announced the project
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According to documents, The Vault at 5965 E. Clark Lane Suite A and Black and Gold at 2102 Business Loop 70 E. each violated health orders.
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