Sunday Business Spotlight -- July 21st, 2024. This week Dave Sorrell, the Director of Utilities for the City of Columbia, joins us to talk about, well, utilities. We talk upgrades and maintenance happening now for all segments: electricity, water, sewer, storm water, trash & recycling and the COLT Railroad shipping operation. Sorrell tells us that, yes, there are some projects from the past in electric, water and sewer that were delayed or stopped by previous councils and city staffs that are now underway under his guidance.  This is a far-ranging conversation with lots of information! 

Sunday Business Spotlight - July 14, 2024. This week we talk about the City of Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax Extension which the city council voted to place on the August 6th Primary Election ballot. Co-Chair of the committee in favor of passage of Proposition 1, David Nichols and Columbia Chamber of Commerce Vice-President of External Affairs Lily White join the show to talk about the street and sidewalk and public safety improvements that have been made and the projects planned for the next ten years (2026 through 2035) if the extension is passed.

Sunday Business Spotlight - July 7, 2024.  This week we talk transportation on the Sunday Business Spotlight.  The I-70 improvement project gets started Monday, July 8th.  The first phase of the project starts near the 70/63 connector in Columbia and moves to the Kingdom City exit according to Eric Kopinski, the Project Manager, working out of the MoDOT Central Missouri District office. It's a massive project and it has an aggressive timetable.  Lots of details here on the project.  Next, we get an update on what's going on at Columbia Regional Airport - FlyCOU from Manager Mike Parks.  Mike reports that the numbers are great.  In fact, taking in consideration just American Airlines, in May they passed the best numbers from months prior to the pandemic.  Mike tells us about continuous projects that are ongoing at the airport with the new concession area being finished by the end of August.  

Sunday Business Spotlight -June 30th, 2024. This week we go "inside radio" with two samples of programming on Cumulus stations now.  First we give you an example of 102-3 KBXR's Friday Foodies offering.  This new content with Mo Louis is on Friday morning at 8 am.  We sample the version of the show where Mo talks with Matt Kurtz and Leo Terzopolis from G & D Pizza and Steak.  Matt and Leo have taken over this family restaurant operation that has been a "staple" of good food in the area.  Next, we sample the Friday Forum that happens of Friday afternoons at 5 pm within Columbia Today with Ted Farnen on NewsTalk 98.9 FM/1400 AM KFRU.  Ted brings Judy Baker and Tony Lupo together for an interesting conversation about current events.  These are both new content that I thought you would be interested in checking out!

Sunday Business Spotlight - June 23rd, 2024.  This week Matt McCormick, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about multiple recent activities.  We talk about the annual Year-End awards handed out in a "new look" get together that included the awards at Launder Auditorium followed by an outside celebration at Logboat Brewing.  The upgrade of I-70 is soon underway with work to begin on July 8th.  Workforce development moves forward with vigor.  

Sunday Business Spotlight - June 16th, 2024.  This week we have a conversation with Ric Ransom, the CEO of MU Health Care .  Ric tells us about the management of this Academic/Teaching Hospital that is a huge employer and economic driver in central Missouri.  Ransom talks specifically about some recent additions including the full opening of Children's Hospital and Birthing Center, the "marriage" of MU Healthcare and Capital Regional Medical and the challenges of rural healthcare in general and how it affects MU Healthcare specifically.

Sunday Business Spotlight - June 9th, 2024.  This week we talk with City of Columbia Deputy City Manager Matt Unrein.  Matt talks about coming back to Columbia to work.  His specific responsibilities include oversight of Parks & Recreation, Utilities and Public Works.  We talk about challenges facing the electric and water utilities, playing a "catch up" game based on updates being put on hold by previous councils and city staff members.

Sunday Business Spotlight - June 2nd, 2024.  This year's winners of the Women's Network - Columbia Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards join us on this week's Sunday Business Spotlight.  Ann Merrifield, the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri, the winner of the 2024 Athena Leadership Award and Dr. Kasey Hammock, Founder and Co-Conspirator of Partner for Better, the winner of the 2024 Young Athena Award join me to talk about their reactions and feelings on winning the award, mentorship and the state of serving non profits in Columbia. We also check in with Ann about Big Brothers, Big Sisters and get the lowdown on Partner for Better from Kasey, who recently received her PhD in Social Work from MU.

Sunday Business Spotlight - May 26th, 2024. On the Sunday Business Spotlight this week, we talk with Columbia 4th Ward City Councilman Nick Foster.  We start with a review of the recent City Council/City Department leaders retreat held at the Lake of the Ozarks.  We talk about staffing issues for the City of Columbia, Mo. Government and forward movement in hiring new city employees, with specific emphasis on the Columbia Police Department. Foster introduces us to a new program coming online soon, See. Click. Fix. and brings us up to date on infrastructure improvements facing the city.

Sunday Business Spotlight - May 19th, 2024.  Lily White, VP for External Affairs for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Jade Poe, Director of the Women's Network for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce join us to preview the 2024 Athena Awards Ceremony coming up, plus we review an incredibly busy spring that will culminate in a new format Chamber Year-End Celebration in June.  We also talk with Alex Renoe, a Columbia Hickman student who received her Associate Degree from Moberly Area Community College -- and -- a week later graduated from Hickman High School a year early!  A great story about a hard working high school student who will attend the University of Missouri in the fall.  

Sunday Business Spotlight - May 12th, 2024. Kathy Steinhoff, 45th District State Representative, joins us this week to talk about the bill signed by Governor Parson that adds Boone County to the very short list of counties in the state where Charter Schools are allowed.  The bill includes a long list of education related changes that also includes a $40,000 minimum salary for teachers in Missouri.  We cover many of those changes.  We also talk with Sarah Moreau, VP, Community Outreach Officer and Director of Prosper U, to revisit the wide ranging topics this Central Bank of Boone County division covers every month.  Every class is offered free of charge. 

Sunday Business Spotlight - May 5th, 2024. This week Mel West joins us to talk about the numerous organizations he has started and supported, mostly in the last 40 years since his retirement.  The focus is on Mobility Worldwide , a charitable organization that makes sturdy three wheel wheelchairs with hand cranks that are shipped around the world - mainly to African countries.  In the past 30 years, the volunteers have built over 100,000 PET Carts, a high percentage right here in Columbia.  The rest of the story?  Mel West will turn 100 years old on May 21st, 2024. He gives us his thoughts on nearing this milestone and lots more!

Sunday Business Spotlight - April 28th, 2024. Susan Hart, Vice-President of Reinhardt Construction, joins us to talk about the company in general and two specific projects that broke ground recently.  We discuss the new CPS Southwest Elementary School and the new Boone County Sheriff's Department Training Center that are soon to be underway.  Matt McCormick, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, also joins us to talk about the recent Showcase COMO that was a both a business expo and job fair.  We also discuss the upcoming Chamber Small Business Week, set for May 6th through 9th!  

Sunday Business Spotlight - April 21st, 2024.  Joining us this week is the new Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Central Missouri, Eric Sappington.  Eric tells us about his background and why he made the decision to move to Columbia and take the helm of the Foundation.  We also talk about CoMoGives and a change or two that have been made to the process.  We also talk with Adonica Coleman, owner of The COMO 411 , about the business being chosen as one of five finalists for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year.  Finally we talk about the new day and new time for the Sunday Business Spotlight, formerly know as Columbia Business One-on-One!

Columbia Business One-on-One - April 13th, 2024. This week we talk with the new owners of Clovers Natural Market . Long time employees Laura McGuire, Noah Earle and Russ Baurichter took over the two Columbia locations on April 1st. We talk about some history of the market, what is going on now and plans for the future. Also this week we talk about "Common Ground", a film that follows the pioneers of the Regenerative Agriculture Movement, who value a healthy ecosystem for all. Michael Heimos from the City of Columbia, MO - Office of Sustainability and Michele Woolbright from Boone County, Missouri Stormwater talk about this film sponsored by Sustainability and Stormwater and the Ragtag Cinema. They also give us some insight as to what they offer to residents.

Columbia Business One-on-One - April 6th, 2024.  This week we talk with Bridgid Kinney about their STEAMfest Renaissance Festival to celebrate science, technology, English, art and match with a twist.  Plus we get an update on the new Upper School building addition and their enrollment process for next fall.  After a special 50th Anniversary celebration last year, the Maplewood Barn Community Theater announces their 51st year schedule that includes 4 shows never before performed at the Barn.  Morgan Dennehy and Julia Carney join us to tell about this exciting summer season.  Columbia Chamber of Commerce Vice-President for Workforce Development Chad Massman and Kerrie Bloss from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Showcase COMO co-chair, tell us about this year's version of the Showcase.  After the QMB on April 11th, Showcase COMO get underway to show off the products and services of over a hundred Chamber members, but this year's event also is a job fair focused on developing Columbia's workforce, even including folks on hand to interview for jobs they have available right now!

Columbia Business One-on-One - March 30th, 2024. This week we continue our conversations with Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year nominees. Austin Ilsley, the co-owner of A I Painting Plus, gives us the information on his small business and their foundation for success. Next we hear from  Josiah Williams from the Lee Street Deli Market.  This Columbia icon has undergone some renovation.  Josiah says you'll see some of the old-time favorites on the menu with some new offerings once they open in early April.  Finally, John Shrum of Visionworks Marketing Group tells us about his new Management and Leadership Accelerator  hands-on and interactive workshops to be held at the ACA Business Club.

Columbia Business One-on-One - March 23rd, 2024.  This week we talk about a brand new business to Columbia.  Christion Hulen is the owner of COMO Clean Carts, a roll cart cleaning company.  Developing and building his own roll cart washing system, Christion describes the process.  Booches has new owners!  Mike Hagan joins us to talk about the ownership change and the unlikely possibility much will change to this Columbia icon and landmark.  Mike, Josh Fuller and Jeff Bossaller have taken the reins.  Finally, Missouri State Senate President Pro-Tem Caleb Rowden announced this week he will not run for Secretary of State and will back away from politics for a while.  Simon Rose caught up to Caleb on the KFRU Morning Meeting and we replay the conversation.

Columbia Business One-on-One - March 16th, 2024. This week we talk about the return of the State HS Basketball Championships to Mizzou Arena.  Craig Long, the Chief Financial and Chief Operations Officer for the Missouri State High School Activities Association, tells about the economic impact of the championship as it returns to Columbia after a 6 year absence.  Karen Mareck Grundy also joins us to catch up on all things Mareck Center for Dance.  Their Spring performance is  coming  up in April, followed quickly in May with their annual Dancing with the Missouri Stars fundraiser.  In our third segment, Rachel Flynn from Betz Jewelers joins us.  Rachel talks about this long time Columbia jewelry store being name one of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award 2024 finalists. Lots of history, but lots of new things happening at Betz Jewelers, too.

Columbia Business One-on-One -- March 9th, 2024. Austyn Belle Isle joins us following a Small Business of the Year nomination for Lumia Med Spa.  We learn about how the business came about and how things are going, plus we take a look into the future.  Next, we get a real estate update from Iron Gate Real Estate's Jordan Barnes.  The Jordan Barnes Real Estate team leader gives us insight as to where the real estate market stands today and what might be happening in the near future.  Finally, we replay a part of an earlier interview with Mike Parks, General Manager of the Columbia Regional Airport. It's always fun to talk about new places we might go based on additional partnerships with America Airlines.  Also good to check in with Mike Parks!

Columbia Business One-on-One - March 2nd, 2024.  This week we talk about the Small Business of the Year finalists during our review of the last Quarterly Membership Breakfast. Columbia Chamber VP for External Affairs Lily White and VP for Workforce Development Chad Massman tell us about the SBOTY Awards for 2024 along with a conversation about the upgrade of I-70 that is in progress which will include enhancements to the overpasses within the city limits of Columbia.  We also welcome one of the five finalists for Small Business of the Year, The Cleanest, LLC.  Emily Haynes is the owner and tells us about when and why she started her business - and much more. 

Columbia Business One-on-One - February 24th, 2024.  This week we talk about the new area code overlay -- that starting 2/24/2024 -- requires us all to dial all ten phone number digits to make calls in the 573 area.  Teri Walden, the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels-Columbia, talks about the annual "Big Wheel" fundraiser.  MOW is looking for sponsors for this April fundraiser that looks to deliver over 3,000 meals to Columbia area businesses. Also joining us this week is Jami Clevenger, the Executive Officer for the Columbia Home Builder's Association.  Jami talks about the upcoming Home Show at the Columbia Mall in mid-March.  We also get an update on the April Spring Parade of Homes that is an annual HBA tradition.

Columbia Business One-on-One - February 17th, 2024.  Jake Leitza, the owner of The Old Neighborhood Cafe, joins us to talk about the restaurant in the Cherry Hill area.  Jake talks about the Cafe's menu, charcuterie boards and catering.  Then, Rachel Norden from Andrea Lyn Events joins us to talk about three upcoming events of special interest to many.  The first of those events coming up is the The COMO Wedding Experience which includes the wedding plaza, a wedding stroll and a "live" wedding VIP event.  Also coming in the next few months are their Spring Curated Crafted Created Markets along with a new event called the Wholeness8 Summit 2024 that covers health in 8 aspect of your life. 

Columbia Business One-on-One - February 3rd, 2024.  This week we talk about City Garden School with the Head of School, Jordan Johnson.  Recently celebrating their 10th anniversary, students at City Garden School spend a lot of time outdoors studying in nature and learning in creative ways.  Jordan tells us about the school's inspiration from Waldorf Education and the benefit for children. Also this week, Jake Rettke, the FQHC Program Director, Central Region, for Clarity Healthcare tells us about the new Scholars Clinic at the Field Elementary building located on Rangeline, that now houses the CPS Gifted Education Program.  The clinic will provide primary care to students along with optometry services, and by extension, dental and mental health services.  Jake also talks about Clarity Healthcare and their relationship to Brightli and Burrell Behavioral Health.

Columbia Business One-on-One - January 27th, 2024. Rick Rowden from First Responder Support joins us this week to talk about the second annual You Have My Heart Gala.  This event is a significant part of the annual FRS fundraising plan and brings in dollars to support their mission of supporting police officers, fire personnel, medics and 9-1-1 operators. We then talk with Mike Parks, the General Manger of Columbia Regional Airport - FlyCOU.  COU is in the process of developing on a new master plan.  Recently open and online meetings were held to gain input from the public.  Now, the building of the plan begins which should be completed in two years time. We talk about what has been accomplished under the current master plan and what possibilities the new one may bring.

Columbia Business One-on-One - January 13th, 2024.  This week Steve Smith, the President and CEO of Job Point, joins us to talk about his recently announced retirement to come in this fiscal year (by September 30, 2024).  Steve also gives us a rundown of all the services Job Point offers, along with a look into the wide-ranging funding that is required to keep their programs growing and moving forward. Job Point is workforce development.

Columbia Business One-on-One - January 6th, 2024.  To kick off the New Year on Columbia Business One-on-One, Matt McCormick, the President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce joins us for a conversation.  The most recent focus of the Chamber's activities was on the Missouri Legislature as they hosted a reception for a Senator and a contingent of Representatives.  Matt also looked into the future, with an exciting calendar of events for the second half of the "chamber year".

Columbia Business One-on-One - December 30th, 2023. Joining us this week on the show are Eric Morrison from Sunvold Financial. Eric is the Chairman of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. We're half way through the Chamber year, so we do a review of 2023. John Baker is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Central Missouri, the group that operates COMO Gives every December. In this segment, we talk in-depth about the Foundation itself and the scope of their work outside CoMoGives. Finally, Dave Matter, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communication and Storytelling for Mizzou Athletics, tells us about the logistics of a football trip to a New Year's Six bowl game and brings us up to date on the athletics program. 

Columbia Business One-on-One, December 23rd, 2023.  City of Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to talk about the value of her latest trips to China and to Dubai.   We also review 2023 and talk about the latest updates on recycling and roll carts, water and light, short term rental units, the Columbia police Department and much more.

Columbia Business One-on-One - December 16th, 2023.  This week we talk about the new host of the Sunday Morning Roundtable on KFRU.  Mat Gass is the Central Region President for Brightli, the operators of Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia.  Mat has joined the NewsTalk 98.9 FM/1400 AM KFRU team and talks about the recent past and the bright future of this long-running show on Sundays form 8 am to 10 am  Mat also then puts his President "hat" on to talk about the wide ranging services of Burrell.  They cover a lot of bases through Columbia Public Schools, the City of Columbia and Boone County and more.  Finally, we get a "halfway through" update of the 2023 COMO Gives campaign with John Baker, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Central Missouri.  This year has been different from last years and most years in the past and John gives us the good news, the not so good news, and a little bad news in one interview. 

Columbia Business One-on-One, December 9th, 2023 - Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joins us to talk about approval of a request for $4,000,000 in state ARPA funds to cover half the cost of a daycare center to be built on county property near the Boone County Jail and the Boone County Joint Communications Center.  We also talk about a wide range of county issues as the elected officials work toward finalizing a budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting January 1st, 2024. We also talk with Rick Rowden, a spokesman for First Responder Support as they pass their first year in existence, to get an update.  We also discuss the upcoming "Shop With A Hero" event and the "You Have My Heart Dinner & Dance" coming on February 15th, 2024 for the second time.  Tickets are already on sale! 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Jason Gruender, one of the owners of Liberty Family Medicine along with Dr. Bridget Gruender, about the "Liberty" was of delivering primary care.  They started the practice in Columbia and now have expanded to a new clinic in Jefferson City.  Jason also details Liberty Insurance Solutions and how it can help businesses save money on their annual healthcare costs.  PFSbrands in Holts Summit announced this week they are starting the process of purchasing Show Me Oil in Auxvasse which also includes the Moser's Discount Food stores in central Missouri.  We talk  with PFS Brands Founder and CEO Shawn Burcham about that deal, but also learn much more about Champs Chicken, BluTaco and Hanger 54 Pizza and the "store within a store" concept.  Finally, we talk with Dr. Makenzie Schouten, the owner of Vera Chiropractic.  Kenzie tells us about her practice that focuses on pediatric, prenatal and family care. She tells about her goal of helping to make expectant mothers, newborns, infants, and children get healthy and stay healthy through neuro-based treatment.

This week's version of Columbia Business One-on-One is a "Best Of" show.  We replay for you three interviews from past weeks, including Jerry Jenkins, Assistant Fire Chief and Director of Operations for the Columbia Fire Department, talking about the Grand Opening of Fire Station #11 in southwest Columbia.  Cathy Cook talks about the new Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck that is now moving around Columbia, central Missouri through Springfield to Branson.  The Cook's have served the same geography with KONA Ice for the past ten years.  We also hear from Dan Lafferty, the Executive Director of Impact Support Services, formerly know at Alternative Community Training (ACT).  The name changed on November 1st.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we cover the announcement by Columbia City Manager De'Carlon Seawood of the Columbia Missouri Police Department's incoming Police Chief Jill Schlude on Wednesday, November 15th.  The next day, Jill joined Simon Rose on KFRU's Morning Meeting.  We replay that conversation where Jill covers her history with the CPD and her plans for the future.  We also have a conversation about the upcoming CoMoGives campaign, coming up in December, with John Baker, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Central Missouri.  John gave us the details on this year's COMO Gives campaign with a new number of participating non-profits and a highest-ever goal of $2,000,000!

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with Sean Spence, the Director of Community Relations for the Salvation Army in Columbia.  It's the Holiday season which means it's also "Bell Ringer" season as well.  We talk with Sean about a variety of activities coming in the next few weeks.  We also celebrate Veteran's Day by first playing a recording of a Cars 4 Heroes presentation of a car to a Columbia veteran held at Galen's Auto Body.  This vehicle will allow Karisha Williams to get her kids from place to place and allow her to get to her new job.  We also enumerate the many special discounts at local businesses and restaurants and coffee shops for Veteran's Day.  We thank all veterans and active duty military personnel for their service!

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Don Lafferty, the Executive Director of Impact Support Services.  We talk about the name change that occurred on November 1, 2023 after being known as Alternative Community Training (ACT) for many years.  The scope of support for this organization has grown significantly over the past few years, so the name change was required to to describe the services now being offered. We also talk to Jonathan Seppo, the owner, along with his wife Andrea Lyn Seppo, of Andrea Lyn Events. Many things are happening for this event planning firm including the Curated Crafted Created Maker's Market for the Holidays on November 19th, 2023, Christmas at the Magic Tree in December and the Heart of Missouri Women's Show, March 2024 at the Columbia Mall.

On this week's show, we talk with Greg DeLine of DeLine Holdings.  We talked about the recent announcement that the Port 131 Event Center complex will begin with a new Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar as the first establishment in the development.  We also talk about some of the other businesses under the DeLine "umbrella" including Alpha Real Estate and Total Lending Concepts.  We also talk with Lindsay Yong Lopez, President and CEO of The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri about the new Market on the Business Loop in Columbia, opening Wednesday, November 1st!  Lindsay talked about this project that expands the footprint of the Food Bank allowing more central Missouri folks to be served. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we hear from Mike Murphy of COMO Buz about the search for a new Police Chief for the Columbia Police Department.  In a replay of a conversation that first occurred on the Morning Meeting on NewsTalk 98.9/1400 AM KFRU on Friday, October 20th, Mike covers the resumes of the four finalists for the job and talks about the process of searching for a new head for CPD.  Mike Murphy, of course, is also a co-host of the Sunday Morning Roundtable Sunday morning from 8 am to 10 am on KFRU.  You can find Mike's work at www.comobuz.com.

This week on the show we talk with Cathy Cook, owner of Kona Ice. We talk about the progression of Kona Ice in central Missouri, now with a franchise territory from Columbia to Springfield to Branson. We learn what a KEV is and how many Cathy and her husband Chris now operate for Kona Ice COMO. In our second segment , we also learn of the Cooks' next beverage franchise adventure. Cathy and Chris are off to learn about Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. They will return from training just in time to introduce their BEV to Columbia during the MU Homecoming festivities. Also this week, we replay a conversation from Columbia Today with Ted Farnen from October 9th, 2023, featuring Phil Figueiredo, the General Manager of Chapman Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Phil and Ted talk about the history of the Chapman family business and we get some pointers on the transition from summer to early fall to late fall to winter as it concerns the HVAC and the plumbing at your home.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Jenkins, Chief of Operations for the Columbia, MO Fire Department on the Grand Opening of Fire Station 11.  We talk better coverage helping lower insurance rates for those homeowners around the station, as well as some interesting design features of the new station that will enhance the 'readiness" of the firefighters who work in this newest addition to the CFD.  We also have a conversation with Matt McCormick, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to talk about the new Chamber year (underway since July 1st) and a flurry of activities that are going on.  Part of our discussion covers the annual "Chamber Trip" to Madison, Wisconsin.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk about the upcoming Columbia Chamber of Commerce Small Business Festival on October 5th.  Chamber Small Business Committee Co-Chairs Lara Pieper, owner of Bloom Bookkeeping and Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony Society, bring us up to date on the latest details about this annual event.  Over 50 small businesses will participate with booths at the Festival.  Also on the show this week, Steve Hunt, Solid Waste Utility Manager for the City of Columbia, Mo. Government talks about roll carts.  The first activity for customers of solid waste is to pick the size roll cart that will fit their needs.  Steve gives us a lot of great information on the process and how the roll carts will roll out come March, 2024. You can find more information/details at Columbia Recycle & Trash.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Jamey Grisham, an Assistant Professor of Musical Theater at the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College, about the upcoming season that starts on September 28th.  We detail each show of the year and talk about the very talented students at the Stephens Conservatory.  Also on the show this week, we replay the second portion of a conversation on KFRU's Sunday Morning Roundtable with Matt Gas, Central Region President for Burrell Behavioral Health.  This was a replay of an interview with Bob Roper and Mike Murphy from the September 10th SMRT show that focuses on mental health in mid-Missouri.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we find out about Walk Back In Time from Lori Pratt, the Executive Director of the Audrain County Historical Society.  This every other year event is a family friendly living history event covering time from the Civil War to the Gulf War and much more.  The event is set for September 22nd, 23rd and 24th 2023 in Mexico at the Audrain County Historical Museum.  We also bring you a re-broadcast of a conversation from the September 10th, 2023 Sunday Morning Roundtable where hosts Bob Roper and Mike Murphy interview Matt Gas, the President-Central Region for Burrell Behavioral Health.  This is the first of a two part replay of a conversation about mental health treatment, including Burrell's relationships with the County of Boone, the City of Columbia and Columbia Public Schools.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Nickie Davis, the executive director of the Downtown Community Improvement District.  It's Wellness Weekend in the District so we give a run down of all the activities plus talk about an active Fall for the folks in downtown Columbia.  We then have a conversation with Abbie McNair, the general manger of the new Riddle's Jewelry store in the Columbia Mall.  Abbie tells us about the history of Riddle's family owned stores and the details of how they chose Columbia as there first entry into the state of Missouri.  Finally, we replay a conversation from the Morning Meeting with Simon Rose on NewsTalk 98.9 FM/1400 AM KFRU with Mike Schupp of MODOT about the demolition of the Rocheport bridge this Sunday morning.  Lots of final details in their conversation.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with Mark Dempsey, the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Peak Sport and Spine and Wendy Nall, a physical therapist at Peak.  Wendy also serves as the President of the APTA Missouri.  We talk about the new law that went into effect on August 28th, 2023 that allows patients direct access to physical therapists.  We also talk about the growth of Peak Sport and Spine over the pas few years and what their plans are for the future of their ever growing business across the nation.  We also talked this week with Jennifer Hemphill, the Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College at Stephens College.  Exciting things are happening at Stephens College in the Theater Department.  There is a huge number of incredibly talented students on campus.  We highlighted the upcoming season of shows that will showcase that talent.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with Randa Rawlins, the President and CEO of Shelter Insurance Companies.  We talk about the latest Customer Service award from J. D. Power, making that five out of the last six years and three years in a row.  Randa will retire in 2024, handing over the President duties on January 1st and leaving her CEO role on May 1st, based on company policies that employees must retire at a given age.  We also have a conversation about the insurance business in general and some challenges that Shelter has faced in the past year because of an unusually high amount of damage from a variety of storm types in the areas they serve.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with Kerrie Bloss, the Marketing Director for Nothing Bundt Cakes.  Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating their second birthday in Columbia and we talked about the week long celebration.  We also talked about the "Bridgerton Ball" with Adonica Coleman of The COMO 411.  Adonica brought us up to speed with this special gala event that will, in part, support The WE Project, Mareck Center for Dance and the Missouri Symphony-MOSY.  Finally, we talked with Gina Goff, the owner of Goff Productions in West Hollywood, California, about her new film project, "At Niangua's End".  Gina grew up in Jefferson City and is making a film at the Lake of the Ozarks beginning late September/early October 2023.

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One, we talk with the Interim Police Chief of the Columbia Police Department, Matt Stephens.  We talk with Matt about his thoughts on moving the police department forward day-to-day as the process of choosing a new police chief moves forward in the City Manager's office.  We also talk about Chief Stephens career so far with CPD and what the future might bring for him moving forward.  We also talk with CPD Lieutenant Clint Sinclair, who is the President of the board of the Columbia Police Foundation about their upcoming Trivia Night fundraiser on September 15th, 2023 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Columbia. 

This week on Columbia Business One-on-One we talk with Mike Murphy, the owner and editor of ComoBuz.com, and one of the hosts of the Sunday Morning Roundtable on NewsTalk 98.9 FM/1400 AM KFRU.  Mike and Mark discuss a range of topics from the Columbia Police Department's Citizen Police Academy, Boone County ARPA funds and Boone Health, to new businesses and other businesses in the upgrade and re-development mode, to affordable housing and short term rentals.