We know how many things a business owner has to take care of before opening day so here are some resources to guide you on your way.
The District – The Downtown Special Business District
C.O.L.O.R.S. – Columbia Locally Owned Retail & Services.
Regional Economic Development, Inc. (R.E.D.I.)
Missouri Business Development Program
Centennial Investors – Angel Investor Network
University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Enterprise Development Corporation
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Alcoholic Beverage/Sidewalk Cafe Licenses
Food Establishment Requirements
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Building Permits and Inspections
Sign Permits
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Solid Waste District
No individual dumpsters required. Compactors and dumpsters shared by all businesses.
Parking Permits
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Additional Links
Everything else you need for your grand opening.
New!
There's an app for that! Now you can check out our vacancy listings right from your iPhone.
Wait, I have an Android!
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Starting your own business in The District is easier than you think. Download our new business brochure and get started.
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The Small Business & Technology Development Center is now located in The District! Take a look at their new training sessions on topics ranging from start ups to financing to marketing.
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Downtown Business Incubator. Looking for space and support for your burgeoning business? Check out what the Downtown Incubator can offer you.
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I wish this was... We crowdsourced a vacanct building on Broadway. Check out what types of busineses people would like to see.
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Overview of market demand. Retail, office and residential demand.
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Retail/Restaurant Survey Report. Find out what types of businesses District customers want.
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Columbia Kudos
Best Place for Start Ups.
Columbia Ranked #1 by Business Week.
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Best Place in Missouri to Open a Restaurant in 2010.
Columbia Ranked #46 in Entire Nation.
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Best Small Place For Business And Careers for 2010.
Columbia ranked #8 in country, #1 in state.
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Columbia Ranked #9 in Nation.
2009 report names Columbia as one of the top college towns.
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Columbia Named to Best Towns of 2008 List.
Outside Magazine ranks Columbia 10th in nation.
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Best Place in Missouri to Start a Business
Columbia 14th in nation; 5th among cities of 250,000 or less.
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Columbia named Most Creative Community.
Columbia first in the state to receive honor.
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Ranked by Forbes as One of the Smartest Cities.
Columbia is 11th in nation.
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6th Best in Nation for College Educated Workers.
Creative workers key for knowledge-based companies.
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Country Homes Top Green Cities.
Columbia ranked 7th for green lifestyles and quality of life.
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