Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his publication as an online magazine. He's a career newspaper guy. He's written a scathing editorial about the state of newspaper journalism, which is titled "Newspapers peddling what little influence they have left," and references a recent "Kansas City Star" article about crime in Columbia. Mr. Murphy, a former Gatehouse executive, joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." They discussed the state of journalism in 2022 and tackled several local issues as well. Those issues include Columbia's third ward city council race and possible tension between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital:

Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable," updating listeners on the old Boone County Fairgrounds and on improvements happening at the fairgrounds coliseum. Mr. Huffington also briefed host Fred Parry about the significance of the park sales tax extension. Huffington also says pickleball and disc golf continue to grow in popularity in Columbia:

Florissant native and Mizzou graduate Nic Parks is well-known across mid-Missouri for his projects, including Level Up and Silverball in Columbia. He's currently developing the major Lakeside Ashland project, which will include an outdoor movie theatre, zip line, restaurant and playground. Mr. Parks joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" to outline the project. He also discussed the major renovation that's underway at Shiloh bar and grill in downtown Columbia:

Columbia-based MFA Oil continues to grow, and is the nation’s ninth-largest propane retailer. It now operates 71 Break Time convenience stores and 22 Big O Tire franchises in Missouri and Arkansas. There are two Big O Tire locations in Columbia: one on the Business Loop and the other on Peachtree. MFA Oil chief executive officer Jon Ihler was host Fred Parry’s guest this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” Mr. Ihler, a Columbia native, gave listeners a feel for the size and scope of MFA Oil. He also discussed how the tight labor market has impacted MFA Oil:

Ranken Technical College will begin construction soon on a new campus in fast-growing Ashland. The aim is to meet the region's need for more skilled workers. Ranken President Don Pohl and Ranken Dean Shannon Brueggemann joined host Fred Parry on Saturday's "CEO Round Table" on 939 the Eagle. President Pohl tells listeners that Ranken didn't choose Ashland and that it was Ashland that chose Ranken. The campus will focus on IT, construction, nursing and manufacturing. Ranken has also been meeting with mid-Missouri health care providers about the nursing shortage:

Columbia's city council will tackle the controversial roll cart issue on Monday night. It's a perennial issue in the city. Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They discussed the trash issue in-detail, as well as the use tax that Columbia voters will cast ballots on in Tuesday's election. Mr. Seewood also addressed Fred's question about morale among city workers, and the city's greatest challenges and opportunities that are ahead:

The St. Raymond's Society aims to serve pregnant women and new mothers who are in need, and to assist the mother and child after the baby is born as well. The St. Raymond's House in Jefferson City opened in 2012, and the SRS House in Columbia opened in 2014. The St. Raymond's Society has purchased the current Ronald McDonald House, which is located near Keene street in east Columbia. SRS co-founders Mike Hentges and Steve Smith joined host Fred Parry in-studio on Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table":

MU Health Care has about 7,500 employees, making it one of mid-Missouri's largest employers. MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright joined host Fred Parry on Saturday morning's "CEO Round Table" on 939 the Eagle. Mr. Curtright updated listeners on the status of the COVID pandemic, staffing challenges relating to COVID and on the construction status of the new $232-million Children's Hospital being built in Columbia. He also discussed what will happen to the old Columbia Regional Hospital building on Keene street:

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. If the proposed bond issue is approved by voters, it would fund a new elementary school on the Warner campus in south Columbia, career center improvements and numerous other projects. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood joined host Fred Parry Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table." They discussed the April bond issue, the district's greatest needs and this month's tragic shooting death of a Battle high school student inside her home:

Randy Coil founded Columbia-based Coil Construction in 1975 as a small commercial remodeling company. Coil is now a full-service construction management firm that operates in seven states. Longtime Coil Construction vice president Kevin Buckler appeared on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Round Table" on Saturday to reflect on his 42-year career with Coil, which is coming to a close. He also discussed project highlights and how the local construction business has changed in the last 42 years: