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Customers at downtown Columbia's Shiloh Bar and Grill enjoy food and drinks while watching a game on September 29, 2022 (file photo courtesy of Shiloh Facebook page)

(AUDIO): Columbia’s Shiloh has spent thousands of dollars on renovations and art work

Customers at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh Bar and Grill enjoy food and drinks while watching a game on September 29, 2022 (file photo courtesy of Shiloh Facebook page)

A Columbia businessman who founded Parks amusements says his recent purchase of Shiloh Bar and Grill is going very well.

Nic Parks partnered with Justin Benson, who was his chef at Silverball:

“So I financed his equity in the business. So he’s getting a nice base salary with a good size equity. And it’s …we spent six times the money on advertising and renovated the place. So it’s expensive … but the bottom line it’s doing very, very well,” Parks says.

Shiloh has always been a popular spot for Mizzou football and basketball fans. It’s located in the historic Katy station depot. It used to serve Mizzou students who traveled along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad in the 1900s.

Mr. Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September 2001. He says Shiloh needed a lot of work, including painting, new furniture, new light fixtures and a bathroom remodel. They also replaced the sign outside and have new televisions for their popular patio.

You’ll also notice new murals and artwork the next time you visit. Parks hired David Spear to help do some of the artwork.

“He did the party rooms at Level Up and he’s a great partner to with work. And it turned out great,” Parks says.

Mr. Parks, a Florissant native, will join host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning at 7 on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” They’ll also discuss Lakeside Ashland and a new downtown Columbia business incubator.

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