Boone Health is the sixth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says Boone currently has 1,581 …
Read More »Boone Health’s new president to appear Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The president of the sixth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County has signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Audrain County officials. The NDA involves a feasibility study to look …
Read More »LISTEN): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s (CCUA) main campus is at Clinkscales and Ash. While CCUA is separate from the popular Columbia Farmers Market, they do work …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Hospital Center watching merger between BJC and St. Luke’s closely
Mid-Missouri health care executives are paying close attention to the $10-billion merger between St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Kansas City-based St. Luke’s, which takes effect in January. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Hospital Center Board of Trustees chair Dr. Jerry Kennett appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Kansas City-based St. Luke’s will be merging in January. 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry reports their merger will form a $10-billion system …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s Rowden, Hoskins clash again over sports wagering
Two Missouri GOP state senators who are running for secretary of state next year are blaming each other for the defeat of sports wagering legislation in Jefferson …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses secretary of state’s race, term limits and sports wagering on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is seeking the GOP nomination for secretary of state in August 2024. Senator Rowden, who is being forced out …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Home Builders Association president Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Local homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction serves as president of Columbia’s Home Builders Association. Mr. Hemme is a sixth-generation homebuilder. Hemme Construction has built homes in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Regional Airport manager Michael Parks appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) manager Michael Parks says he continues to hear praise from residents about COU’s $23-million new terminal. The one-year anniversary of the new terminal …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO” Roundtable”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says his aim is for CPS to be the best school district in Missouri. Superintendent Yearwood joined host Fred …
Read More »(AUDIO): William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Historic William Woods University is located in mid-Missouri’s Fulton and was founded in 1870. It has a 153-year history. Jeremy Moreland, the university’s 13th president, will celebrate …
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