The veteran Boone County sheriff says there’s been gang activity in the Columbia area for the past 30 years. He says there have been a few homicides …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry says there’s been a tremendous downgrade in engagement in the Columbia community in recent years, saying some business leaders don’t know who …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey says new home sales in Boone County are up 16 percent this year, while permits are down 15 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Dustin Stanton of Stanton Brothers Eggs in Centralia appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Stanton Brothers Eggs in northern Boone County is the nation’s largest independent free range egg operation. The 1,400 acre farm west of Centralia has been in the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia food maker praised for outreach to refugee community
A plant on Columbia’s Waco road is the only plant in North America that makes Oscar Mayer hot dogs. Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey …
Read More »(LISTEN): REDI’s Stacey Button appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. REDI president Stacey Button joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper discusses Columbia police chief search and city manager’s performance on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The four finalists for Columbia’s next police chief outlined their vision for the future of policing during a community forum last week at city hall. The four …
Read More »(LISTEN): I-70 Rocheport bridge project running ahead of schedule, top Columbia business leader says
The longtime Columbia of Chamber of Commerce president says the massive $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is going well and is ahead of schedule. Columbia Chamber president …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses Madison trip, homelessness and priorities on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick is pleased with the Chamber’s recent leadership visit to Madison, Wisconsin. Madison, which has about 270,000 residents, is home to …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses local journalism on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The quality of local news coverage in Columbia/Boone County was a main topic of discussion Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy …
Read More »(LISTEN): Best-selling author and former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak is a best-selling author and motivational speaker. He’s co-authored a new book called “The Sale” with Jon Gordon that highlights the importance …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Community Against Violence founder Shaunda Hamilton appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia resident Shaunda Hamilton is the founder of Boone County Community Against Violence. She formed it after her daughter, 18-year-old Nadria Wright, was shot to death in …
Read More »Columbia’s first higher education institution celebrating 190 years today
The nation’s second-oldest women’s college is celebrating its 190th birthday today, and you’re invited to their party this afternoon. Columbia’s historic Stephens College is celebrating today, and …
Read More »Shelter Insurance’s president to retire in 2024; Rockne Corbin will be successor
The president of one of Boone County’s largest employers will retire in April. Northwest Missouri native Randa Rawlins has served as president and chief executive officer of …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Electric Cooperative general manager Todd Culley appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative was Missouri’s first electric coop. It was formed in 1936 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Rural Electrification Administration. Boone Electric today …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s chancellor focusing on new reactor and curing cancer
The Comobuz publisher is impressed with UM System President Dr. Mun Choi, who’s also serving as Mizzou’s chancellor in Columbia. 40-year newspaper veteran Mike Murphy describes President …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia’s short-term rentals and Columbia/Boone County ARPA funding on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia has received $25-million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million. President Joe Biden signed ARPA into law in 2021. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Health announces layoffs; most positions are current vacant
Boone County’s sixth-largest employer is cutting 62 positions, most of them unfilled. Our news partner KMIZ reports while most of the Boone Health positions being cut are …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Stephens College President Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Longtime Stephens College president Dianne Lynch is getting ready to start her 15th year as president of the nation’s second-oldest women’s college. She joined host Fred Parry …
Read More »(AUDIO): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says the goal of building a new and larger research reactor in Columbia is to help cure cancer. President Choi joined …
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