Columbia’s city council has approved a two-page resolution expressing its support for the city contributing about $1.5 million to the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange beautification project, …
Read More »I-70 and 63 beautification, roll carts and Grace lane traffic on tonight’s Columbia council agenda
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote tonight on a bill involving roll carts and on a resolution involving beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 intersection. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri lawmakers, business leaders optimistic about bipartisan child care legislation
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who sponsored bipartisan child care tax credit legislation this year will pre-file the bill again on December 1. State Rep. Brenda Shields’ (R-St. …
Read More »Missouri has a child care crisis, top business group warns
The state’s most powerful business organization says the Show-Me State has a child care crisis that is costing Missouri more than $1-billion annually. Missouri Chamber of Commerce …
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 »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor touts Missouri’s I-70 expansion plan
You can expect a big turnout in Columbia for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing of bipartisan legislation providing $2.8 billion to rebuild I-70 and expand it to six lanes across …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leader describes I-70 expansion project across Missouri as generational
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce president is praising Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state lawmakers in both parties for providing funding to six-lane I-70 across the state. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses I-70 and 63 interchange beatification and improvement project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has made the beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange a top priority. Residents have complained for years about trash and …
Read More »Beautification efforts at Columbia’s I-70 and Highway 63 interchange to be unveiled today
You have an opportunity today to see proposed plans to beautify the area around Columbia’s sprawling I-70 and Highway 63 interchange, which is scheduled to be improved …
Read More »Columbia’s Hardees on South Providence closes its doors
Hardee’s executives say the Hardee’s on Columbia’s South Providence has closed. Tennessee-based Hardee’s spokeswoman Lauren Garton tells 939 the Eagle that franchisee Summit Restaurant Holdings (SRH) has …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Chamber considering two Big Ten towns for leadership trip
Columbia business leaders will be choosing one of two major college towns for their leadership visit this fall. This will be the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s tenth …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s governor describes I-70 plan as a once in a lifetime opportunity
Missouri’s governor is touting his $859-million proposal to widen and rebuild I-70 across Missouri as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Columbia business leaders are backing Governor Mike Parson’s (R) …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leaders emphasize $859-million plan to three-lane I-70 is separate from 70/63 project
An $859-million proposal from Missouri’s governor to widen and rebuild I-70 across the state is backed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, which has about 1,000 members. Columbia …
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 …
Read More »Columbia businesswoman released on bond, after being indicted for alleged $1.5 million embezzlement scheme
A prominent mid-Missouri businesswoman is under federal indictment, accused of using her payroll services company in a $1.5 million embezzlement and fraud scheme. 62-year-old Kat Cunningham of …
Read More »Three Columbia officials to be sworn-in Monday night; council to receive update on Walton roof project
Three officials will be sworn-in at Monday night’s Columbia city council meeting, highlighting the team that first-year city manager De’Carlon Seewood is building at city hall. Mike …
Read More »About two dozen Columbia employers represented at Thursday’s job fair
Mid-Missourians have a chance Thursday afternoon to meet with numerous employers and do on-site interviews. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI), the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and other …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to cut ribbon at new MACC facility on Thursday
Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia Thursday morning to help cut the ribbon on a new lab at the MACC campus on the Business Loop. Governor Parson …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s outgoing city manager appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock will retire this Friday, January 14. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry live in-studio Saturday morning for the entire hour, …
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