State Sen. Karla Eslinger (R-Wasola) represents one of the poorest districts in the Legislature. Her seven-county district is in south-central and southwest Missouri, and she says five of those counties are among Missouri’s ten poorest counties. Senator Eslinger joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” from the governor’s prayer breakfast in Jefferson City, telling listeners that education, workforce development and economic development are critical to battling poverty. Senator Eslinger also says sports wagering, initiative petition reform and education will be three top issues in the General Assembly this year. She’s a former superintendent in both Ava and West Plains:
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts new COU terminal will benefit entire region
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts the $23-million new terminal that’s being finished at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will boost economic development across mid-Missouri. Mayor Carrie Tergin notes many Jefferson City-area residents use COU. “And it encourages travel and tourism and it also encourages people to want to live in the area because it’s such a convenient asset …
(AUDIO): REDI minority business coordinator Ray Hall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO RoundTable”
Columbia native Ray Hall is the new minority business coordinator for Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Mr. Hall graduated from Columbia’s Hickman high school and and describes himself as a true son. He joined guest host Jay Sparks Saturday morning for the hour on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” to discuss his new position, …
Report: Columbia’s mayor to join EquipmentShare
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is joining fast-growing EquipmentShare as its vice president of strategy and development. That’s according to Como Buzz, which quotes Mayor Brian Treece as saying that after more than 30 years of working at the state and federal level on economic development, transportation and infrastructure issues, he looks forward to continuing his work …
New Columbia Regional Airport terminal expected to open this summer
Columbia’s airport advisory board will hold a discussion Wednesday afternoon about the $23-million new terminal being built at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The board meets at 1 at city hall. More than 100 people turned out in December for the beam-signing ceremony at COU. Mayor Brian Treece notes the new terminal will be 52,000 square feet, …
