Alicia Stice
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce touts low cost of living
The cost of living in Columbia remains below the national average, and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce sees this as an indication of the city’s appeal to residents as well as businesses. → Read More
Joe Machens dealerships face lawsuit over hail damage
A motion hearing has been set for Monday in a class-action lawsuit against Joe Machens Automotive Inc. alleging the car dealer knowingly sold vehicles with repaired hail damage to customers without first informing them. → Read More
Community leaders search for solution to dearth of available lab space
Katie and Brian Thompson’s real estate nightmare lasted for months. → Read More
Business Loop CID argues election results cannot be challenged in court
The Business Loop Community Improvement District has fired back against a lawsuit that challenged the results of its December sales tax election. → Read More
Business Loop CID board brainstorms possibilities for neighborhood
Business Loop Community Improvement District Executive Director Carrie Gartner quickly jotted down notes Thursday morning as board members shared words such as “organized” and “destination.” → Read More
Franchisee opens third Columbia Pancheros Mexican Grill
Burrito lovers in Columbia gained another place to get their fix this week when franchisee Adam Kaufman opened his third Pancheros Mexican Grill. → Read More
Lazer Lanes owner opens new cafe
Hungry birthday party guests have more dining options at Lazer Lanes. → Read More
Columbia music scene supports creative enterprises
Jon Huffman was prepared to watch hours of grainy YouTube videos, delve into online forums and read countless magazine articles before picking a new guitar amplifier. → Read More
Macaroni Grill to refund gift cards purchased in 2014
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has reached a deal with Romano’s Macaroni Grill that will allow Missouri customers to get a refund for gift cards they might have purchased in 2014. → Read More
Weather delays completion of Popeyes on Business Loop
Brian Smith did not plan on wasting any time when he started construction on a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant on Business Loop 70. → Read More
Thrill of the find bolsters business for consignment shops
Brett Wisman begins most days by scrolling through Facebook messages filled with pictures of people’s used clothing and shoes. → Read More
MU faces 'financial crisis' of lost enrollment and state support, official says
A potential drop in enrollment and the threat of punitive budget cuts by the General Assembly have the University of Missouri operating “in financial crisis mode,” a top campus official said Wednesday. → Read More
Columbia YC Powersports plans move and expansion
When Yacht Club Powersports purchased Jones Power Sports in Columbia, the company set in motion a big expansion that will bring a wider selection of brands and a significantly larger space. → Read More
Incoming Muleskinners president pushes for younger, more diverse membership
As he stood before a crowd made up mostly of whites over 30 years old Friday, Muleskinners President Bill Romjue had a singular focus: Bringing new faces to the Democratic group. → Read More
Money from sale of MU's Sinclair Farm land to benefit nursing school
Any profits from the sale of about 535 acres of land in southwest Columbia — along Sinclair Road south of Nifong Boulevard — are earmarked for the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing. → Read More
California group submits plans for downtown apartments
A California developer has submitted plans to the city for a 10-story apartment building at Ninth and Locust streets. → Read More
Lawsuit seeks to invalidate Business Loop sales tax election
A registered voter in the Business Loop Community Improvement District filed a lawsuit Friday in Boone County Circuit Court challenging the district’s recent sales tax election and asking the court to throw it out on constitutional and statutory grounds. → Read More
SMOKY SUCCESS: Barbecue fanatics turn homemade passion into business
When Burl Lutz looks at a map of the United States, he does not see state lines. He sees barbecue dishes. → Read More
Low gas prices ease expenses for businesses
Mitch Clevenger always keeps an eye on gas prices, and this year, it has been with welcome relief. → Read More
NEW BEGINNINGS: Columbia's small businesses thrive in 2015
When Brandon Smith started his locksmith business about a year ago, he worked out of his personal vehicle. → Read More