A Columbia construction company is currently doing grading work at the future site of the multi-billion dollar Panasonic Energy EV battery plant in Kansas. The $4-billion factory …
Read More »Top Columbia banker predicts more explosive growth in Ashland
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says growth continues in Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville and Centralia. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone notes the bank has …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Bank of Boone County President Ed Scavone discusses economy and growth on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with about $3-billion in assets. The bank has numerous branches throughout Columbia, two Boonville branches and branches in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Veteran Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey has served as sheriff for 18 years, and has worked for the department for 33 years. He grew up in the …
Read More »(AUDIO): A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman praises Granny’s House founder on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman arrived in Columbia in 2007 and credits Pamela Ingram for her staying in town. Ms. Coleman joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy previews November election on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 65 percent voter turnout for the November 8 general election. While that number seems high to Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy, he …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County presiding commissioner GOP candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table
Columbia businesswoman Connie Leipard is the GOP nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner. Ms. Leipard is the co-owner of Quality Drywall. She joined 939 the Eagle host …
Read More »(AUDIO): Rost Enterprises executives outline TopTracer golf development plans on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The new president of Rost Enterprises says the popular Midway Golf and Games just west of Columbia draws customers from St. Louis, Kansas City and rural towns …
Read More »Former Boone County clerk and former congressional candidate now involved in new golf business
Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks has a new position: he’s the president of several mid-Missouri enterprises, including the 16,000 square foot TopTracer Golf facility being built …
Read More »Midway USA hopes to break ground on two-story office building by year’s end
One of Boone County’s largest employers hopes to break ground by December on a new 130,000 square foot office building. It would be located on MidwayUSA’s new …
Read More »(AUDIO): MidwayUSA founder Larry Potterfield appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Columbia-based MidwayUSA began as a small gun shop in 1977 and has grown into a large company and internet retailer of about 200,000 hunting, fishing, shooting and …
Read More »Additional improvements planned at Columbia’s Agriculture park; good turnout for fall hootenanny
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is planning to build a new welcome center at Columbia’s Agriculture Park near Clinkscales and Ash. CCUA executive director Billy …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is a non-profit that operates out of two locations: Columbia’s Agriculture park and the Mark and Carol Stevenson Veterans Urban …
Read More »Murphy: Columbia transmission line project approved by voters in 2015 still not done
There has been little progress on the major items included in 2015 and 2018 voter-approved Columbia utility bond issues. That’s according to Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy, who …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia utilities on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy has spent a good portion of this year reviewing detailed information about voter-approved Columbia bond issues in 2015 and 2018. The 2015 bond …
Read More »Murphy: Columbia’s proposed 100-bed homeless shelter would be on Business Loop 70
The publisher of Comobuz.com says a Columbia non-profit group hopes to break ground next year on a 100-bed homeless shelter near the city’s power plant on the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses proposed homeless shelter on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy reports the construction cost of a proposed 100-bed homeless shelter near Columbia Water and Light’s power plant on the Business Loop has risen …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Treasurer Dustin Stanton appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton manages the county’s $100-million investment portfolio. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed the Centralia businessman to the post this spring. Boone County’s …
Read More »Columbia’s Stephens College launching Conservatory for the Performing Arts
The longtime president of Columbia’s historic Stephens College says they’re committed to in-seat learning. Dianne Lynch, who’s beginning her 14th fall semester at Stephens, says it’s important …
Read More »(AUDIO): Longtime Stephens College President Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Columbia’s historic Stephens College is launching its Conservatory for the Performing Arts this school year. Its aim is to prepare Stephens graduates to succeed in the competitive …
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