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Today's Poll!Sporting goods store coming to Jefferson City
Construction is under way for the new Dick’s Sporting Goods going up next to Kohl’s and Petsmart in Jefferson City. Photo by Lauren Fischer.
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce and the city have announced Dick’s Sporting Goods is coming to the Stoneridge Parkway near PetSmart.
The chain has confirmed it is coming to the local market, but declined further comment. So far, the city says, Dick’s has a building permit, but would need to go through the inspection process before opening. Also, the chain has inquired, but not applied for, a business license.
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JCLifer 11 months ago
Surprised the church lady filter let the print the name of this place...
Bakeragr 11 months ago
This is a poorly-written article that is old news. I wish the NT would actually do some regular business reporting. If they'd look at the Columbia, Joplin, St. Joseph and Cape Girardeau newspapers, they'd see that all of them have regular columnists that report new businesses opening, licenses filed and they also feel out any rumors in the community. That Dick's was building a store is old news. They've been working on it for quite some time, and it had been rumored for longer than that. Why can't our newspaper try to go after those leads? It would only sell more newspapers and build interest in the growth and betterment of our community.
online_editor 11 months ago
Reporter Gerry Tritz routinely reports local business news. If you have any tips or ideas you'd like to see him pursue, his e-mail is gtritz@newstribune.com.
If it helps, here are some of his stories from the past few months:
Newly licensed businesses try to carve out own niche
The sound of new business
Custard, burger shop to open on boulevard
51 Cole County businesses on delinquent tax list
Local pawn shops taking an economic hit, too
Proponents say Internet sales tax would level playing field
Two dozen business licenses granted
Neighbors upset by electric cooperative's tree-cutting
Hospitals feel pinch of drug shortages
Many businesses offering perks, specials to taxpayers
Lawsuit says Zesto trademark violated by older drive-in
Historic village coming back to life
Kia dealership coming to Jefferson City
Bakeragr 11 months ago
Mr. Editor, I've read nearly all of those articles. They are a step in the right direction, however they don't appear to be published on the same day of the week or in the business section. The Columbia Tribune has a consistent Saturday business section with regular columns. "Street Talk" is consistently one of their most popular stories. Something like this would drive readership.
online_editor 11 months ago
Correct, they are published as regular news stories as they come up, mainly on the front page or the first page of the local news (B) section. I'll pass your suggestion for a column along for consideration.
Bakeragr 11 months ago
Sounds great, I appreciate it. My apologies for coming across so bluntly. I am a subscriber of the NT and while there are a lot of things our local paper does well, there are also things it can do better. Thank you for reporting our local news!
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