KFRU Business Spotlight -- August 29th & 30th, 2026.  Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us to talk about the voters passing the Public Safety Sales Tax earlier this month.  We talk about the plan that was developed previous to the passage of the tax and discuss the timetable for beginning of collection of the tax (January), the first report on the funds coming in from the tax (March) and plans in place to add to the roster of the fire department starting very soon.  Brian Toohey, the CEO of the Board of Realtors gives up the data on the recently released July housing information.  Median price in Columbia? $389,000.  That's  a record!  Brian also discusses interest rates, building codes and energy codes being discussed now, with the city council taking an in-depth look at the September 21st meeting. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- August 29th &amp; 30th, 2026.&nbsp; Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us to talk about the voters passing the Public Safety Sales Tax earlier this month.&nbsp; We talk about the plan that was developed previous to the passage of the tax and discuss the timetable for beginning of collection of the tax (January), the first report on the funds coming in from the tax (March) and plans in place to add to the roster of the fire department starting very soon.&nbsp; Brian Toohey, the CEO of the Board of Realtors gives up the data on the recently released July housing information.&nbsp; Median price in Columbia? $389,000.&nbsp; That's&nbsp; a record!&nbsp; Brian also discusses interest rates, building codes and energy codes being discussed now, with the city council taking an in-depth look at the September 21st meeting.&nbsp;

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

KFRU Business Spotlight

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.