Published: 03/30/2020
Shopping local during this unprecedented time is more than just a hashtag--it's necessary to help keep small businesses afloat. Many Loop businesses remain open and have gotten creative - restaurants are offering curbside pickup and delivery service, and retail shops are offering personal shopping via FaceTime and social media. Whether open or closed, businesses still […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/28/2020
Columbia/Boone County is under a Stay at Home Order beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and will continue to be in effect until 8 a.m. on April 24, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended. The order’s intent is to ensure that the maximum number of people stay at home to slow […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/28/2020
If you are temporarily closing your businesses or reducing operations, please review the following suggestions for securing your business: Keep the lights on, inside and out. Consider motion-sensor lights as well. Remove ALL cash and receipts. Do not leave any valuables clearly visible or accessible. All safes and tills should be emptied and moved off-site […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/21/2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Missouri small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 03/17/2020
With the recent changes to the stay-at-home order, most Loop businesses are now open, although with modifications designed to protect the safety of customers and employees. Things are changing quickly so take a look at our running list but we do recommend giving your favorite business a call to find out the easiest way to […]
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