An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers in need has recently moved into the former Ronald McDonald House near Keene in Columbia. St. Raymond’s Society …
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): 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): Socket co-owner Carson Coffman and businesswoman Shelly Mayer preview ForColumbia on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
ForColumbia was founded in 2015 to bring Christians and churches together to serve the Columbia area side-by-side. Organizers say it’s a way to share God’s love. ForColumbia …
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): 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): 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 »Dr. Choi says he looks forward to several more years at Mizzou
It’s now been three years that UM System President Dr. Mun Choi has also served as Mizzou’s chancellor in Columbia. Dr. Choi says it’s been an interesting …
Read More »Choi: Mizzou North is not suitable for occupancy; demolition to start this year
The UM System president says demolition will begin sometime this year at Mizzou North on Columbia’s Business Loop. The now-empty building has asbestos issues, according to UM …
Read More »(AUDIO): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says he wants to see a “championship culture” at Mizzou Athletics, and praises the job athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois is doing …
Read More »Crews from Columbia-based construction company working around-the-clock at massive Kansas battery plant site
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 …
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