On the Memorial Day Weekend version of Columbia Business One-on-One, Lindsay Young Lopez, President and CEO of the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, talks about the new Food Bank Market that will open in the fall on the Business Loop in Columbia.  The new Market will replace the Food Bank Pantry that is located on Big Bear Blvd.  Lindsay also says things will remain exactly the same at the Food Bank location on Vandiver in term of administrative functions and volunteer activities.  Also joining us on Columbia Business One-on=One this week is Burk Watts, Regional General Manger with Helitech Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, to talk about a "check up" for homes in central Missouri.  He also comments on unique signs your home may be giving you based on low rainfall amounts and the late spring/early summer warm-up.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we welcome Matt McCormick, the President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to the show.  We cover a lot of ground on Chamber issues connected to the Columbia business community from all the activities that are connected to the end of the Chamber year (6/30/2023) to I-70 expansion and other legislative issues to a preview of the annual Chamber Leadership visit coming up this fall.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Carrie Gartner, the Executive Director of the Loop CID.  Carrie told us about the new COMO Cook's Kitchen on the Business Loop as they celebrated the grand opening.  Carrie also talked about the continuing evolution of the Loop CID.  Also on the show, we re-visit a conversation with Liz Huff of Catalpa in Arrow Rock.  We replayed our conversation with Liz about her new pizza oven to be placed outside Macadoodles in south Columbia.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we replay the awarding of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award to Dr. Arminta Phelps of Achieve Balance Chiropractic.  We also give you a second opportunity to hear from Sean Barnes from Williams Keepers.  Williams Keepers has been the presenting sponsor for the Small Business of the Year Award for nearly 20 years, but this is a special year for the firm as they celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2023.  Shawn gives us the breakdown on that celebration.  Finally, we hear from Vicki Fogue from Aerial Advantage.  Vicki's group is holding a balloon event on May 20th.  She tells about the event including the balloon glow, a children's area and a drone light show, which will be a first in this area.  Go to www.balloonglows.com to get the details. 

On this special edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, we did the show live from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award ceremony.  We talk with Shawn Barnes, Director of Business Development and Recruiting at Williams Keepers LLC, the primary sponsor for the annual Small Business of the Year Awards.  We also talk with Matt McCormick, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce about this annual special small business recognition. Finally we hear the announcement of this year's Small Business of the Year Award winner, Achieve Balance Chiropractic owner Dr. Arminta Phelps comments on this special recognition for her business.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we complete our conversations with the remaining three finalist businesses for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award.  We talked with Dr. Arminta Phelps, the owner of Achieve Balance Chiropractic about her business and the nomination for the award.  We also interviewed Brandi Huebner, owner, and Kristen Russel, General Manager, of Cooper's Ridge Event Venue.  They discussed the wide range of activities that are held at their venue, as well as talked about some favorites they've hosted.  Finally, we talked with Erica Martin from Pixel Jam Digital about her business and about how she felt when she heard her business was a finalist for Small Business of the Year.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year awards.  First we talk with Lisa Driskel-Hawxby of REDI and Founder of Dogmaster Distillery and one of the co-Chairs of the Columbia Chamber Small Business Committee about this year's Small Business of the Year celebration.  Then, we talk with two of the five finalists for this annual recognition.  Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony talks about their feelings on being nominated for this special award and what's ahead for the Symphony including it's newly named summer series.  Finally we talk with Lili Vianello, owner of the ACA Business Club.  Lili tells us about the club and its membership as well as their celebration plans for Small Business of the Year week. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talked with Liz Huff, the owner of Catalpa in Arrow Rock.  Liz talked about the history of the restaurant in Arrow Rock and about its current iteration.  Plus, we talked about a new automated, stand alone pizza oven that is coming in late May to the parking lot of Macadoodles in south Columbia.  This unit will cook and dispense various pizza and desserts 24 hours a day through an app.  Also on the show this week was Adonica Coleman, the leader of COMO 411.  COMO 411 celebrated a ribbon-cutting the past week as part of their connection with Selfie Love on Locust Street in downtown Columbia.  Adonica talks about the growth of this outlet for everything happening in Columbia. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Burk Watts, the central region General Manger for Helitech Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.  Burk talks about the transition from winter to spring and the problems you might find in your basement and crawl spaces.  Next we talk with Matt McCormick, the President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.  Matt spent some time recently in Jefferson City talking with members of the House and Senate about the budget moving forward to upgrade and widen I-70 through Columbia and outside both the Kansas City and the St. Louis metro areas.  We also talked about some of the activities coming up at the end of the fiscal year including the annual Showcase COMO and the Small Business of the Year awards.  Finally, we talk with Nick Knoth, the regional director of the Better Business Bureau in Columbia.  We discuss the services that the BBB offers to local businesses and local consumers of businesses.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk Municipal election with Mike Murphy, owner of COMOBuz.com.  After a few weeks of campaigning, forums, a debate and a lot of social media, Mike and I talk about the candidates and where they stand just a few days away from the April 4th election for both the Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board and we also discuss a couple of issues facing voters on the ballot.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we check in with candidates for City Council and the Columbia School Board in the upcoming Municipal Election coming up on April 4th!  We talk with Don Waterman, a candidate for the open 5th Ward City Council spot about the countdown to the election, just over a week away.  We also have a conversation with James Gordon, one of the 7 candidates for three open spots on the Columbia Public Schools School Board.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Chris Horn, one of seven candidates running for three spots on the Columbia Public Schools School Board on April 4th.  Chris talks about his school board race and being the only incumbent running for another term.  We also have a second conversation with Gregg Bush, a candidate for the Fifth Ward seat on the Columbia City Council in the upcoming Municipal election.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with April Ferrao, one of seven candidates for the Columbia School Board in the upcoming Municipal election on April 4th.  We also talk with Nick Knoth, now a stand alone candidate for the Columbia City Council seat from Ward 1.  Nick talks about issues he still thinks important to 1st Ward residents to consider prior to the election.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we continue our conversations with candidates for the Columbia City Council and the Columbia School Board in the upcoming April 4th Municipal Election.  Don Waterman is a candidate for the 5th Ward City Council seat and joins us to talk about his campaign for this open seat. Also on the program this week is John Potter.  John is one of seven candidates running for three seats on the school board and talks about his thoughts on the campaign and gives us his thoughts on changes that need to be made moving forward. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Brandon Bax, Regional Manger for Helitech Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.  Brandon talks about tell-tale signs of foundation issues to look for this spring.  We also talked to John Lyman, one of the seven candidates for the Columbia School Board in the upcoming April 4th Municipal Election.  Finally, we hear from Pat Fowler, Columbia's First Ward City Councilwoman.  Pat announced this week that she has decided to stop her campaign for re-election for that seat.  We replay a conversation from Columbia Morning with David Gaines when Pat explained her decision not to continue her campaign.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we continue our conversation with candidates for City Council and Columbia School Board in the upcoming April 4th Municipal Election.  We interview Gregg Bush, one of the two candidates for Columbia's 5th Ward City Council seat.  Then, we have a conversation with Paul Harper, one of seven candidates for three seats on the Columbia School Board.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we start our conversations with candidates running for office in the April 4th Municipal Election.  First, we hear from Nick Knoth, candidate for the First Ward seat on the Columbia City Council.  This week we also hear from Chuck Basye, candidate for a seat on the Columbia School Board.  

This week on Columbia Business one-on-One, we talk with Mike Murphy, the owner and editor of ComoBuz.com.  We talk with Mike about upcoming municipal elections, set for April 4, 2023, to elect First and Fifth Ward Columbia City Council members and three members to the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education. Want to know about each of the candidates? Mike does an excellent job of reviewing the candidates and talking about what we might listen for from all the candidates in the next few weeks leading up to election day.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Rick Rowden joins us to talk about First Responder Support.  FRS is a newly organized charitable organization with a focus on supporting police, fire, Medic/EMT and 9-1-1 dispatch personnel in Boone County.  Rick talks about the development of the organization and their first fundraiser, the You Have My Heart Dinner and Dance on February 16th.  We also talk with Nickie Davis, the Executive Director of the the Downtown Columbia Improvement District CID.  The District is offering grant support to their members to install outside pointing cameras at their businesses.

On this week's Columbia Business One-on-One program, we talk with Matt Garrett, General Manger of KOMU TV8.  Matt talks "Re-Scan", as KOMU has updated their signal transmission system that requires those folks who view KOMU using an antenna to update their TV.  Matt also discusses some changes that have happened recently among the folks you see on KOMU TV8 throughout the day.  Also this week, we replay a conversation from earlier in the week from the Columbia Morning with David Gaines program.  David talks with Mat Gass, President of Brightli's Central Region.  Brightli is the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health. David and Mat talk about the services Burrell provides in central Missouri, including an announcement about a new partnership with Phoenix Programs.

On this week's Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Mike Murphy, the owner, head writer and editor of CoMo BUZ.com. In the first segment we talk about the passing - at the end of December - of David Shorr. Among a myriad of impressive jobs, board appointments and experiences, David was a co-host of NewsTalk 98.9 FM/1400 AM KFRU's "Sunday Morning Roundtable". In the second segment, Mike and Mark talk about things happening now and things to be looking forward to from the CPS School Board, Columbia City Council and the Boone County Commission. Also this week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we give you some "insider" information with a conversation with the new Vice President/Market Manager of Cumulus Media, Inc - Columbia/Jefferson City, Greg Renoe. Greg talks about KFRU and the other 6 radio stations owned by Cumulus in this market and also digital advertising offerings.

On this episode of Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with incoming Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick.  Kip discusses his election in November 2022 and the work leading up to becoming the Presiding Commissioner of Boone County, being sworn in on New Year's Eve.  In the other half of the program, we welcome Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe to the show to take a look back to her win in the April Municipal election and then take a look ahead to many of the issues that will face the Mayor and the City Council in 2023.

On Columbia Business One-on-One this week, Mark Mills talks with Nancy Yaeger, the owner of Fleet Feet Columbia MO about the importance of great, solid-fitting shoes for all ages.  Mark also talks with Kristin Fritsche from the Children's Miracle Network about this year's Missouri Credit Union "Secret Elf Toy Drive" on KFRU's sister station, Q106.1, that supports University of Missouri Children's Hospital.  Finally, Mark has a conversation with Mark Giboney, the owner (with his wife) of Caddies Indoor Golf, now open in the Broadway Shopping Center.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with Roger Hammond, the supervisor in charge of the opening of the new Dobbs Tire & Auto Center in Columbia.  Learn about the company and how you might become a member of the Dobbs team.  Mark also talked with Brianna Lennon, County Clerk of Boone County.  We look back at the 2022 elections and also look ahead to one final piece of a new state law that includes adding your political party affiliation to your registration file beginning in January.  Finally, we replay a conversation from Columbia Morning with David Gaines with Amy Schneider that focuses on the great numbers from 2022 in terms of hotel nights and other metrics.  They also talk about the great Holiday activities coming up through the end of the year.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with Trever Miller and Stephone Allen, the owners of Vigor Mvmnt, a new gym in Columbia with a different approach.  We also talk to Twilla Duvall, the director of the Heart of Missouri Chorus Sweet Adelines about their Holiday get-together coming up and get more information on the Sweet Adelines international organization.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Chelsea Davis of The Root Cellar.  Fresh locally produced protein, fruits and vegetables are available on a weekly basis with a subscription.  Find out more about this Columbia business!  Also this week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we revisit a conversation with Heather Hargrove, now the Executive Director of Feeding Missouri that we recorded when she announced taking the position.  We also revisit a conversation with Ken Gregory, a member of the advisory board for a new local not-for-profit, First Responder Support, that we recorded just ahead of a news conference introducing the organization.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with Matt McCormick, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.  Matt and Mark discuss workforce development.  Plus, Matt talks about his participation in national level committees which offer a broader outlook of similar problems facing businesses in Columbia and around the nation.  We also talked with Jonathan Seppo, one of the owners of Andrea Lyn Events.  Jonathan talks about the beginnings of the event planning business he and his wife, Andrea Lyn Seppo own and gives us the highlights of one of those events, the first ever Holiday Makers Festival. 

On this week's Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills gets the "4-1-1" from Adonica Coleman, owner of COMO 411.  Adonica describes this new current events site built to keep folks up-to-date with the latest activities in Columbia.  AC also tells us what's to come in early 2023! Also this week, we follow-up the General election with the owner of COMO Buz, Mike Murphy.  Plus Mike brings us up-to-date on some new construction and other news about food and drink outlets in town that he has covered online at COMOBUZ.com!

On this edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, we present excerpts of conversations on both Columbia Morning with David Gaines and The Morning Meeting with Simon Rose.  First, a conversation from October 31st when Simon interviewed Rudy Keller from the Missouri Independent about the issues on the ballot including constitutional amendments covering legalizing recreational marijuana, investment policies for the State Treasurer, funding for the KCMO Police Department, and the Missouri National Guard becoming its own department, along with the choice to hold a constitutional convention.  This edition also includes interviews hosted by David Gaines on both "pro" and "con" positions on Amendment 3 (Marijuana legalization). 

On this edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, we present excerpts from the League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County Candidate Forum at the Columbia Reginal Library from October 12th. This forum covered the Missouri House of Representatives candidates from the 44th, 47th and 50th Districts.  This edition also includes a review of the Issues on the ballot including constitutional amendments covering legalizing recreational marijuana, investment policies for the State Treasurer, funding for the KCMO Police Department, and the Missouri National Guard becoming its own department, along with the choice to hold a constitutional convention.

On this week's edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, we replay segments of the October 12th, 2022 League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County forum that included Boone County candidates for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. You'll hear from Presiding Commissioner candidates Connie Leipard (R) and Kip Kendrick (D).  You'll also hear Recorder of Deeds candidates Shamon Jones (R) and Bob Nolte (D).  Also on the show you'll hear Treasurer candidates Dustin Stanton (R) and Jenna Redel (D) and the candidates for Auditor James Gibson (R) and Kyle Rieman (D).  Big thanks to the Columbia-Bone County League of Women Voters for allowing KFRU to broadcast this important forum.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with John Shrum (the host of the KFRU Fix-It Show on Saturday's at 10 am) who has signed on to support the American Cancer Society's "Real Men Wear Pink" promotion.  John is sponsored by the ACA Business Club of Columbia.  Mark also introduces listeners to First Responder Support, a local organization focusing on supporting Boone County first responders.  Ken Gregory, the Deputy Director of Safety & Security for Columbia Public Schools and a member of the advisory board for First Responder Support talks about this new group and an upcoming public introductory event.  Also on this edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, Columbia Regional Airport Manger Mike Parks brings us up to date on the details of the upcoming Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for the new terminal at COU.

On this week's edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with Heather Hargrove, who will become the Executive Director of Feeding Missouri on October 17th.  Heather talks about the organization that is a coalition of 6 food banks in the state of Missouri, supporting and serving many Missourians who are in need.  Mark also talks with Taylor Burks, the new President and General Manger of the Rost family companies, including Rost, Inc., Rost Landscaping and Midway Golf and Games.  Taylor gives us the complete list and informs us of the latest news: The groundbreaking for an exciting new addition of a Toptracer golf facility to the driving range at Midway.  This week we also replay a portion of a Columbia Morning on KFRU interview from the previous Thursday with Chief Geoff Jones of the Columbia Police Department about his participation in the FBI Academy and ideas he returns with to help the CPD and the citizens of Columbia.

On this week's edition of Columbia Business One-on-One, Mark Mills talks with Wil Palmieri from COMO Rocks about this new rock climbing gym located in south Columbia.  Mark also has a conversation with Jay Curry, one of the owners of Spicewine Ironworks, about award winning BBQ sauces, spices and rubs.  Also on the show this week, we go one-on-one with Karen Goetz, the owner of The Dive Bar to discuss great food and good times. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, Nic Parks joins us to talk about Lakeside Ashland.  Nic outlines the first couple of weeks in business and what we can expect the next few months as the finishing touches are completed.  Parks also gives us quick updates on two of his other businesses, Level Up and Shiloh Bar and Grill.  Erika Pryor, the Foundation Manager for the Veterans United Foundation explains the foundation and how it is funded, then talks about how they celebrated their tenth anniversary with funding 10 million dollars of projects for various organizations, all chosen by their employees.

On Columbia Business One-on-One this week, Mark Mills talks with Matt McCormick, the President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.  Matt and Mark have a conversation about the new Chamber year kicking off with the first of the Quarterly Membership Breakfasts, the upcoming Small Business Expo and the latest updates on the Chamber's workforce development focus.  Also on this week's show, you'll hear a replay of a previous conversation with Ellie LaPosha, the marketing director for The Atrium on Tenth about their new ownership group and their plans for the future.

On this week's episode, Mark Mills talks with Sandy McCann from the Rock Bridge Lions Club about the 5th Annual Lions Club Charity Picnic to celebrate Welcome Home's 30th Anniversary.  Mark also talked with Tim Riley, the director of America's Churchill Museum in Fulton about a special exhibit of items from their collection that have been gathered together to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.  Also on this week's show, Mark Mills welcomed Jensyn Echternach, the owner of the brand new Dance Expressions Studio, to talk about her plans to teach kids and adults dance and tumbling. 

On this episode of Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with Mel Toellner, the owner of Songbird Station asking "Birdman" Mel about hummingbirds, bird walks and much more.  We also re-visit the details of the Columbia Police Foundation Trivia Night with board member Bryana Larimer about this annual fundraising event.

On this episode of Columbia Business One on One, Mark Mills spoke with Bridgid Kinney, Head of School at Columbia Independent School about the start of a new school year.  We also spoke with Columbia Police Foundation spokesperson Bryana Larimer about their upcoming Trivia Night Fundraiser.  Finally, we spoke with Jordan Hudspith, partner Harper, Evans, Wade, and Netemeyer, about the topic of family law.

On this PODCAST of KFRU Columbia Business One-On-One we spotlight some local businesses and events happening in our area. To hear the show tune in Saturdays at 7am on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of KFRU Columbia Business One-On-One we spotlight some local businesses and events happening in our area. To hear the show tune in Saturdays at 7am on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of Columbia Business One-On-One we highlight some local businesses in our community. To hear the show tune in Saturday morning at 7am on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of Columbia Business One-On-One we highlight some local businesses as we head into the 4th of July weekend. To hear the show tune in Saturday at 7am on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of Columbia Business One-On-One we spotlight more businesses in Columbia. To hear the show tune in Saturday at 7am on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of KFRU Columbia Business One-On-One we talk about everything going on in Columbia's business community. To hear the show tune in Saturday morning from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU 

On this PODCAST of KFRU Business One-On-One our guests are Dr. Adam Wheeler owner of Big Tree Medical Home and Todd Culley CEO of Boone Electric Coop. To hear the show tune in Saturday from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU. 

On this PODCAST of Columbia Business One-On-One our guests are Tootie Burns with the North Village Arts District and Mike Parks, General Manager of the Columbia Regional Airport. To hear the show tune in Saturdays from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 & 1400 AM KFRU. 

On this PODCAST of Columbia Business One-On-One our guests are Nickie Davis, Executive Director of the Downtown CID (The District) and Karen Cade, Senior Vice President of Operations for Compass Heath Network. To hear the show live tune in Saturday from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU. 

On this PODCAST of KFRU Columbia Business One-On-One our guests are Lisa Hawksby, co-owner of Dogmaster Distillery, Jennifer Winkel and Kyle Stephan from the Central Missouri Foster Care Adoption Association, and Krista Kippenberger of Shelter Insurance. To hear the show tune in Saturday mornings from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU. 

On this PODCAST of KFRU Columbia Business One-On-One our guests are President of The Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick and Jim Bob Morris with El Bandido Tequila. To hear the show tune in Saturday mornings from 7a-8a on News Talk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM KFRU or ask ALEXA to play KFRU.