Business

After an investigation into the collapse of plans to build a factory in Moberly, a Missouri House panel will review a draft report proposing new mandates for economic development officials and municipal bond markets.

The NFL has the Midas touch — its ratings and revenues keep increasing even when the economy isn't at its best.

With research showing that smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets while watching TV, companies are directing advertisements toward these "second screens."

Director Jason Hall resigned after failing to win confirmation from the state Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee. Former department legal counsel Chris Pieper was named acting director.

The Missouri Trappers Association held its first of two fur auctions for 2012 on Saturday at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Columbia.

Seven months into a proposed three-phase project to develop Discovery Ridge Research Park, no clients have committed to lease the building.

Chicago, Dallas and Denver are potential destinations for the additional flights. Currently, commercial planes at Columbia Regional Airport only fly to Memphis.

Fair Community Credit, a new nonprofit group, seeks to provide more time to pay off loans and lower interest rates as the payday loan industry comes under scrutiny.

The number of homes sold in Columbia reportedly decreased in 2011, while the average price of homes increased. But, Boone County has seen an increase in home sales during December and January, which Columbia Board of Realtors President Kim Coleman said could be a sign of an increase in consumer confidence.

The Internet is abuzz with news about several popular websites' blackouts in protest of two antipiracy bills.

Officials say seasonal job losses are included in total number of jobs lost.

The Sultan family was told by a loan specialist that they could afford to take out a loan to purchase a new house. But the Sultans feel they have been lied to and treated wrongly by the bank after facing foreclosure.

The Downtown Community Improvement District held a meeting to unveil a plan to create a 'fan zone' downtown during football weekends. The hope is that "Tiger Town" will link the downtown businesses to MU's sports culture and increase revenue.

Missouri lawmakers question Gov. Jay Nixon's economic development plan after prior job-creation programs have not done as well as intended.

The jobs proposal includes setting up an online information center for Missouri businesses seeking to expand exports.

The Missouri Works program is designed as a blueprint for economic development in the state.

True Media, an independent media strategy and communications company, will move to a new headquarters on Business Loop 70 W.

Repairs from damage after a Good Friday tornado are being planned in concert with terminal renovations.

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Mayor Bob McDavid asked for consideration of preliminary renditions of airport terminal additions at the Columbia Regional Airport. The improvements would be designed to increase traffic flow through the airport.