Our first guest this week is Jacque Sample, City Councilwoman from Ward 3.  We talk about the passage of the Public Safety Tax and what the council will be digging in to moving forward.   We also discussed another "marathon" council meeting and talked about the ever growing list of items that need to appear on the agenda.  Lots of activity that comes to the council for discussion, research, public input and finally a decision.  In the third segment of the show we talk with Jami Clevenger, the Executive Officer for the Columbia Home Builder's Association.  Moved to a later date in the year, this annual event is set for Saturday and Sunday, August 29th and 30th.  Also a great way to get input from experts on home remodeling, painting, landscaping and so much more!  The HBA Home Show will be held at the Columbia Mall.

Our first guest this week is Jacque Sample, City Councilwoman from Ward 3.&nbsp; We talk about the passage of the Public Safety Tax and what the council will be digging in to moving forward.&nbsp; &nbsp;We also discussed another "marathon" council meeting and talked about the ever growing list of items that need to appear on the agenda.&nbsp; Lots of activity that comes to the council for discussion, research, public input and finally a decision.&nbsp; In the third segment of the show we talk with Jami Clevenger, the Executive Officer for the Columbia Home Builder's Association.&nbsp; Moved to a later date in the year, this annual event is set for Saturday and Sunday, August 29th and 30th.&nbsp; Also a great way to get input from experts on home remodeling, painting, landscaping and so much more!&nbsp; The HBA Home Show will be held at the Columbia Mall.

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

Jacque Sample.  Columbia City Council, 3rd Ward.  Jami Clevenger.  Executive Officer, Columbia HBA

KFRU Business Spotlight -- September 5th & 6th, 2026.  Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us for a preview of the first September council meeting to be held Tuesday night (9/8) because of the Labor Day holiday.  This meeting will include the final public hearing on the city's budget for 2026-2027 that will take effect on October 1st, the first day of new city fiscal year.  Still lots to talk about on the budget as there are a number of amendments to be voted on and more input to hear before the budget document is set in its final form to be approved at the September 21st meeting (although, there could be more amendments to vote up or down then).  Next topic for discussion after that will be interested to citizens of Columbia, is the Energy Code that will get it first reading on Tuesday night.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- September 5th &amp; 6th, 2026.&nbsp; Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us for a preview of the first September council meeting to be held Tuesday night (9/8) because of the Labor Day holiday.&nbsp; This meeting will include the final public hearing on the city's budget for 2026-2027 that will take effect on October 1st, the first day of new city fiscal year.&nbsp; Still lots to talk about on the budget as there are a number of amendments to be voted on and more input to hear before the budget document is set in its final form to be approved at the September 21st meeting (although, there could be more amendments to vote up or down then).&nbsp; Next topic for discussion after that will be interested to citizens of Columbia, is the Energy Code that will get it first reading on Tuesday night.

Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor.  Columbia City Council.

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;

Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief, Columbia Fire Department.  Brian Toohey, Chief Executive Officer, Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- August 15th and 16th, 2026.  Eric Kopinski, the Director of the I-70 Improvement Project for MODOT joins us to get caught up on the latest as the I-70 project continues.  The big news this week is that the Lake of the Woods bridge over the interstate at St. Charles Road is rebuild and carrying traffic as of Friday.  This piece of the project was completed on a shorter than normal timetable and was ready to go 20+ days early.  Lots more is happening in the central Missouri area.  Shawna Johnson, the  Engagement Coordinator for the City of Columbia from the City Manger's office lets us know of many ways citizens of Columbia can get engaged in conversations about issues confronting the city.  This week, there is a Let's Talk Local session on Thursday that will focus on the electric transmission line construction.  The meeting is hosted by council members Christina Hartmann and Betsy Peters.  There are many other opportunities to get involved on city topics each month.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- August 15th and 16th, 2026.&nbsp; Eric Kopinski, the Director of the I-70 Improvement Project for MODOT joins us to get caught up on the latest as the I-70 project continues.&nbsp; The big news this week is that the Lake of the Woods bridge over the interstate at St. Charles Road is rebuild and carrying traffic as of Friday.&nbsp; This piece of the project was completed on a shorter than normal timetable and was ready to go 20+ days early.&nbsp; Lots more is happening in the central Missouri area.&nbsp; Shawna Johnson, the&nbsp; Engagement Coordinator for the City of Columbia from the City Manger's office lets us know of many ways citizens of Columbia can get engaged in conversations about issues confronting the city.&nbsp; This week, there is a Let's Talk Local session on Thursday that will focus on the electric transmission line construction.&nbsp; The meeting is hosted by council members Christina Hartmann and Betsy Peters.&nbsp; There are many other opportunities to get involved on city topics each month.

Jacque Sample. Columbia City Council, 3rd Ward. Jami Clevenger. Executive Officer, Columbia HBA

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