KFRU Business Spotlight - September 12th & 13th, 2026.  Eric Kopinski, Director, I-70 Improvement Project Director joins us to talk about a weekend closure of westbound I-70 at the connector while the construction crews put up the girders that hang over the highway safely. Eric also gave us an update on most of the work going on in  Columbia area.  We also had a conversation with the folks from the Boone County Office of Emergency Management about the upcoming Ready Festival at Cosmo Park on Thursday.  Chris Kelley, Director of the OEM introduced us to the newest member of their staff, Beth Kennedy, who joins the office as the Communications and Outreach Specialist, filling a new position approved by the county commission.

KFRU Business Spotlight - September 12th &amp; 13th, 2026.&nbsp; Eric Kopinski, Director, I-70 Improvement Project Director joins us to talk about a weekend closure of westbound I-70 at the connector while the construction crews put up the girders that hang over the highway safely. Eric also gave us an update on most of the work going on in&nbsp; Columbia area.&nbsp; We also had a conversation with the folks from the Boone County Office of Emergency Management about the upcoming Ready Festival at Cosmo Park on Thursday.&nbsp; Chris Kelley, Director of the OEM introduced us to the newest member of their staff, Beth Kennedy, who joins the office as the Communications and Outreach Specialist, filling a new position approved by the county commission.

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

Eric Kopinski, MODOT.  Director, I-70 Improvement Project. Chris Kelley, Director and Beth Kennedy, Communications and Outreach Specialist.  Boone County Office of Emergency Management.