Columbia’s city council has voted to approve an airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending LLC, which is also known as Jackson Brothers of the North. The council has approved a bill that authorizes city manager De’Carlon Seewood to execute the agreement. Blue Ribbon Vending will lease space in Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) terminal. Dave Lorentz of Jackson Brothers of the North joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that they’ll begin with Just Walk Out (JWO) technology that will operate 365 days a year. Under the agreement, a limited hot food menu will be available, once the city finishes construction of the kitchen area. Mr. Lorentz tells listeners that they’ll begin with grab-and-go food and will have hot and cold beverages. They may have alcohol as well:
Columbia Regional Airport’s manager to appear on 939 the Eagle Saturday morning
The one-year anniversary of Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal is fast approaching. It will be in mid-October.
COU airport manager Mike Parks will join 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry in-studio tomorrow morning at 7 to reflect on the one-year anniversary and the community’s reaction to it. Mr. Parks will also update listeners on food service and parking at COU. Several listeners have also asked about direct flights to Charlotte. Mr. Parks will also address that as well.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson traveled to COU for the October 18, 2022 ribbon-cutting for the new terminal. Hundreds of people packed the event, with residents literally lined up out the door to hear from the governor and others. Governor Parson predicts the terminal will make Columbia a top medical destination.
Mr. Parks will also discuss planned capital improvements at COU during the program.
COU terminal tours scheduled for July 26
You’ll have an opportunity this month to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the $23-million new terminal that’s close to completion at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU plans guided tours on Tuesday July 26 at 3:30 pm. Airport manager Mike Parks says you’ll be among the first to see COU’s new passenger boarding bridges. He predicts …
(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most proud of a change in attitude to have a government and an economy that works for everyone. “We put the brakes on downtown development so that our zoning …