Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia
Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.
Continue ReadingRegional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.
Continue ReadingStudents at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 continues to batter the state’s revenue, the governor announced Monday that education would have to take another cut to make up for losses. Parson announced he is restricting another $209 million in state spending during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Of that, $41 million is being taken
Continue ReadingAs 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.
Continue ReadingResults from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingA Columbia program has awarded 18 small businesses with $5,000 loans each.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department is still searching for Mengqi Ji, a Columbia mother who has been missing since October.
Continue ReadingAs 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.
Continue ReadingLake of the Ozarks businesses stand strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people are eager to get out for Memorial Day weekend.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
Continue ReadingLocal businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
Continue ReadingLocal businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
Continue ReadingA lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.
Continue ReadingFlower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate and House of Representatives passed a $35.2 billion budget Friday hours before their 6 p.m. deadline. State Rep. Kip Kendrick, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, said about $10 billion comes from general revenue, another $10 billion comes from other funds and $14.7 billion comes from
Continue ReadingCity and county officials failed to meet with a group of local business owners opposed to local COVID-19 reopening regulations by a Friday deadline, a group member said.
Continue ReadingTwo Columbia businesses said Friday that they have seen mixed results from the first week of the state’s reopening from a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.
Continue ReadingLawyers at a Columbia firm have sent a letter to county and city officials requesting a repeal of Boone County’s COVID-19 reopening order on behalf of several businesses.
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