Former Central Bank executive Bob Roper grew up in southern Indiana before moving to Lamar, Missouri and later to Columbia, where he earned a law degree from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia homeless issues and homeless camp news media coverage on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle host Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, blasted Columbia city officials during Saturday morning’s “CEO Roundtable” program, describing them as terrible communicators. Communication …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia construction executive warns about aging workforce of plumbers and electricians in region
The co-owner of Columbia’s C&C Construction says there is no real definition for what affordable housing is in Columbia. Rhonda Carlson joined host Fred Parry in-studio for …
Read More »(AUDIO): C&C Construction co-owner Rhonda Carlson discusses Columbia’s housing market and affordable housing on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s Rhonda Carlson is the co-owner of Columbia-based C&C Construction and also works as a local realtor and developer. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport officials in talks with United, Delta and some low-fare carriers
A top Columbia business leader predicts United Airlines will return to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The Chicago-based airline suspended service at COU during the pandemic. Columbia Regional …
Read More »(AUDIO): Look for flights from Columbia to Charlotte in next year or so, according to business leader
Daily service from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte is still in the works, according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button. She joined …
Read More »(AUDIO): REDI president Stacey Button and REDI entrepreneurship coordinator Jay Sparks appear on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
REDI stands for Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). They work to advance economic mobility in Columbia and Boone County. REDI president Stacey Button says their primary focus …
Read More »(AUDIO): About 1,600 volunteers have already signed up for the ForColumbia event
Today is the final day for you to register to volunteer for the April 29th ForColumbia event. Columbia businesswoman Shelly Mayer tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” …
Read More »(AUDIO): New owner at Columbia’s Welcome Inn says calls for Columbia Police are down significantly there
Columbia’s Welcome Inn near I-70 and Providence was the “Holidome” at one time and was one of the city’s most popular hotels, through about 1995 or so. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Calendar President and co-founder John Hall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry describes Columbia businessman John Hall as a serial entrepreneur. The Peoria, Illinois native started selling popcorn door-to-door as a first-grader and worked …
Read More »(AUDIO): Good crowd expected for tonight’s CPS school board debate
All seven Columbia school board candidates are expected to participate in tonight’s debate at Mizzou’s Cornell Hall, near the Newman Center. The seven candidates are, in ballot order, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses CPS, CPS candidates forum and trash on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy will moderate Monday night’s Columbia school board candidate debate inside Mizzou’s Cornell Hall. He expects a good crowd for the event, which begins …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn is seeking his second three-year term on the board. Mr. Horn was first elected in 2020. He joined host Fred …
Read More »(AUDIO): Parks Amusements founder Nic Parks discusses Lakeside Ashland, Shiloh and Level Up on 93 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Lakeside Ashland had a soft opening in September and was open for about six to eight weeks, before closing for the season in November. Lakeside Ashland features …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s Shiloh has spent thousands of dollars on renovations and art work
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 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Peggy Jean’s Pies co-founder Rebecca Wagster Miller appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The Food Network has described Columbia’s popular Peggy Jean’s Pies as one of the ten best pies in the universe. Peggy Jean’s Pies started near the Business …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs ruled in late January that Columbia Public Schools (CPS) violated state statute in former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s CPS school board …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com organizing March 13 and March 20 Columbia candidate forums
The publisher of subscription-based news website Comobuz.com is organizing two mid-March Columbia candidate forums. They’ll be debate formats that he’ll moderate. Publisher Mike Murphy, who has 40 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his subscription-based website as working at the intersection of culture and politics. Mr. Murphy, who has more than 40 years of experience …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leaders support beautification at I-70 and Highway 63 interchange
The beautification of Columbia’s largest interchange is a priority for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, which has about 1,000 members. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says about …
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