KFRU Business Spotlight -- January 17th & 18th, 2026.  Brian Toohey, the CEO of the Columbia Board of Realtors joins us.  We take a look back on the best things and the worst things about 2025.  We also look ahead to 2026 and what to expect in terms of housing prices, interest rates and more.  Also, Brian tells us that the name of his organization will change in the next few months to more realistically reflect their membership.  He also gives us an update on the Columbia Board of Realtors upcoming candidate forum for the April Municipal elections with segments for both Columbia School Board and Columbia City Council candidates.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- January 17th &amp; 18th, 2026.&nbsp; Brian Toohey, the CEO of the Columbia Board of Realtors joins us.&nbsp; We take a look back on the best things and the worst things about 2025.&nbsp; We also look ahead to 2026 and what to expect in terms of housing prices, interest rates and more.&nbsp; Also, Brian tells us that the name of his organization will change in the next few months to more realistically reflect their membership.&nbsp; He also gives us an update on the Columbia Board of Realtors upcoming candidate forum for the April Municipal elections with segments for both Columbia School Board and Columbia City Council candidates.

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 Toohey, CEO-Columbia Board of Realtors.  Looking back at 2025.  Looking forward to 2026.

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 Toohey, CEO-Columbia Board of Realtors. Looking back at 2025. Looking forward to 2026.

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