KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 7th & 8th, 2026.  Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us this week to talk about the latest at CFD.  Recently, a new recruit class of 13 graduated. Some moved on to their EMT training while the rest moved into their new assignments across the city.  Chief Schaeffer also explained a recent change in policy and procedure -- passed by the City council at their last meeting -- that aligns leadership responsibilities for emergency management to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.  This move make the emergency management process more effective and efficient.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 7th &amp; 8th, 2026.&nbsp; Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us this week to talk about the latest at CFD.&nbsp; Recently, a new recruit class of 13 graduated. Some moved on to their EMT training while the rest moved into their new assignments across the city.&nbsp; Chief Schaeffer also explained a recent change in policy and procedure -- passed by the City council at their last meeting -- that aligns leadership responsibilities for emergency management to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.&nbsp; This move make the emergency management process more effective and efficient.

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.

The KFRU Business Spotlight

Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief.  Columbia Fire Department.  New recruit class of 13.  City Council approves new policy to align with the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.  Station/apparatus update.

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KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 7th & 8th, 2026. Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, the Executive Director of the MSHSAA joins us to talks about two bills, Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 2278, that were written to change the governing body that would oversee the association from a group chosen from members of the association to a group chosen by the legislature.  Ironically, the bills were filed as the MSHSAA celebrates its 100 year anniversary. Through discussions with the authors of the bills, some progress has been made to avoid a total takeover by a new governing body with a possibility of an additional review board 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 7th &amp; 8th, 2026. Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, the Executive Director of the MSHSAA joins us to talks about two bills, Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 2278, that were written to change the governing body that would oversee the association from a group chosen from members of the association to a group chosen by the legislature.&nbsp; Ironically, the bills were filed as the MSHSAA celebrates its 100 year anniversary. Through discussions with the authors of the bills, some progress has been made to avoid a total takeover by a new governing body with a possibility of an additional review board&nbsp;

Dr. Jennifer Rukstad. Executive Director, Missouri State High School Activities Association. Senate Bill 863.  House Bill 2278.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 28th & March 1st, 2026.  This is a best of show, replaying segments of the KBS from the past featuring COMO Vanguard with Nick Knoth and David Lile, Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude and Columbia Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 28th &amp; March 1st, 2026.&nbsp; This is a best of show, replaying segments of the KBS from the past featuring COMO Vanguard with Nick Knoth and David Lile, Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude and Columbia Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.

It's a Best of the KBS Show.  COMO Vanguard with Nick Knoth and David Lile. Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Columbia Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 21st & 22nd, 2026. This week, Paul Eisenstein, the director of the City of Columbia Office of Economic Development department and the President of Regional Economic Development, Inc brings us up-to-date on what's happening.  From working with businesses that may be looking to move their job producing activities here, to helping local businesses grow and expand here, to help in supporting entrepreneurs in developing ideas into new local businesses, the economic development help to grow the Columbia and Boone County economy.  Boone County is a growing county with somewhere around 2,000 new residents per year and that tends to support higher economic growth.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 21st &amp; 22nd, 2026. This week, Paul Eisenstein, the director of the City of Columbia Office of Economic Development department and the President of Regional Economic Development, Inc brings us up-to-date on what's happening.&nbsp; From working with businesses that may be looking to move their job producing activities here, to helping local businesses grow and expand here, to help in supporting entrepreneurs in developing ideas into new local businesses, the economic development help to grow the Columbia and Boone County economy.&nbsp; Boone County is a growing county with somewhere around 2,000 new residents per year and that tends to support higher economic growth.

Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief. Columbia Fire Department. New recruit class of 13. City Council approves new policy to align with the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. Station/apparatus update.

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