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.

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

Paul Eisenstein.  Economic Development Director, City of Columbia. Regional Economic Development, Inc President. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 4th & 5th, 2026.  The candidates for the 5th Ward City Council seat in the April 7th Municipal Election join us for a last weekend before the election day conversation.  Christina Hartman is the challenger in the race and talks about her reason to get involved through the council, along with the things she believes are most important for the council to work on in the coming years.  She believes she can get off to a quick start making changes.  Don Waterman is the incumbent in the race as his three year first term comes to an end.  Don tells us there is work still to do on many fronts and outlines what coming up for the city council.  Don says that the learning curve is long, so his time as a city councilman is an advantage to the city if he's re-elected.  

KFRU Business Spotlight -- April 4th &amp; 5th, 2026.&nbsp; The candidates for the 5th Ward City Council seat in the April 7th Municipal Election join us for a last weekend before the election day conversation.&nbsp; Christina Hartman is the challenger in the race and talks about her reason to get involved through the council, along with the things she believes are most important for the council to work on in the coming years.&nbsp; She believes she can get off to a quick start making changes.&nbsp; Don Waterman is the incumbent in the race as his three year first term comes to an end.&nbsp; Don tells us there is work still to do on many fronts and outlines what coming up for the city council.&nbsp; Don says that the learning curve is long, so his time as a city councilman is an advantage to the city if he's re-elected.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christina Hartman.  Don Waterman.  Candidates for City Council 5th Ward. April 7th Municipal Election.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 21st & 22nd, 2026.  Ken Rice joins us to talk Columbia.  Ken, who has had an unsuccessful run for both City Council and School Board seats, has taken on new service positions recently taking a spot on the Columbia Disabilities Commission.  We talk about how that commission works and the information they provide for the City Council and members of the community.  Ken also gives us his thoughts on the upcoming municipal election, including city council and school board elections.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 21st &amp; 22nd, 2026.&nbsp; Ken Rice joins us to talk Columbia.&nbsp; Ken, who has had an unsuccessful run for both City Council and School Board seats, has taken on new service positions recently taking a spot on the Columbia Disabilities Commission.&nbsp; We talk about how that commission works and the information they provide for the City Council and members of the community.&nbsp; Ken also gives us his thoughts on the upcoming municipal election, including city council and school board elections.

Ken Rice.  COO, Pickleman's.  Member, Columbia Disabilities Commision.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 28th & 29th, 2026.  Eric Kopinski joins us to talk about the I-70 Improvement program.  Eric is the director of the program and brings us an overview of the project, along with the very latest traffic modifications underway right now that will affect drivers now through the late summer months.  Eric also gets into the changes within the program that allows for safer driving and more efficient traffic patterns around Columbia.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- March 28th &amp; 29th, 2026.&nbsp; Eric Kopinski joins us to talk about the I-70 Improvement program.&nbsp; Eric is the director of the program and brings us an overview of the project, along with the very latest traffic modifications underway right now that will affect drivers now through the late summer months.&nbsp; Eric also gets into the changes within the program that allows for safer driving and more efficient traffic patterns around Columbia.

Paul Eisenstein. Economic Development Director, City of Columbia. Regional Economic Development, Inc President.

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