Columbia’s city manager highlighted the city’s explosive growth during Wednesday’s state of the city address. De’Carlon Seewood tells reporters and residents that the city has already plotted …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia’s mayor says Swift Foods’ opening on Route B is huge
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents part of Columbia and Boone County predicts the new Swift Foods plant will help Columbia and will help feed families. U.S. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s new Swift Prepared Foods plant aims to be the employer of choice in area
Missouri’s governor describes the opening of Columbia’s massive Swift Foods plant on Route B as a wonderful day for Columbia, and a good day for the entire …
Read More »Missouri’s governor will speak at April’s Swift ribbon-cutting event
Missouri’s governor will travel to Columbia for April’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $185-million Swift Foods plant. Governor Mike Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »April 6 ribbon-cutting set for Columbia’s massive new meat plant
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Columbia’s new $185-million Swift Foods plant will take place on April 6. That’s a Thursday. The program will begin that morning at 11. …
Read More »New Sonic being built in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia-area diners will soon have a new, larger Sonic option. Columbia development services manager Patrick Zenner tells 939 the Eagle that the new development underway at the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s massive Swift Foods plant expected to open in April
An April ribbon-cutting is being planned for Columbia’s massive $185-million Swift Foods plant on Route B. Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews …
Read More »Columbia’s massive Swift Foods plant is still hiring
Columbia’s $185-million Swift Foods plant on Route B is expected to open this spring, and they’re still hiring. The massive facility is 325,000 square feet, which is …
Read More »Como Smoke and Fire still hiring for both Columbia restaurant locations
Columbia’s popular Como Smoke and Fire has opened its second location in town. The readers of Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine have voted Como Smoke and Fire as …
Read More »Como Smoke and Fire working on second restaurant location in Columbia
UPDATED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT KITCHEN RENOVATION: Como Smoke and Fire owner Christy Hawkins tells “Inside Columbia” that the city has approved plans for the renovation and the …
Read More »Columbia’s Buckingham’s owner has happy memories; ready to leave the restaurant business
The longtime owner of a popular Columbia restaurant that’s selling to Como Smoke and Fire is ready to leave the restaurant business. Owner Mark Brown says today …
Read More »Columbia’s Buckingham Smokehouse Sells to Como Smoke and Fire-1-New for Friday
After 24 years in business, Columbia’s popular Buckingham Smokehouse has sold to Como Smoke and Fire. Buckingham’s, which is located on Buttonwood, has been serving Columbia-area residents …
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