KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 29th & 30th, 2025.  We talk this week with Damien Dean, the Executive Director of United Community Builders. Damien tells about the latest project underway as they complete the construction of the Beacon of Light Center on Towne Drive in Columbia.  UCB gives low income kids from around the city a place to learn and grow and develop great skills to be a good citizen of their community in a safe environment, no matter the age.  UCB works with preschool kids to sixth graders.  Former Police Chief, now a realtor with Bev & Co in Columbia tells about his reason to be on the board of directors and connecting to this organization in teaching kids positive lessons.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 29th &amp; 30th, 2025.&nbsp; We talk this week with Damien Dean, the Executive Director of United Community Builders. Damien tells about the latest project underway as they complete the construction of the Beacon of Light Center on Towne Drive in Columbia.&nbsp; UCB gives low income kids from around the city a place to learn and grow and develop great skills to be a good citizen of their community in a safe environment, no matter the age.&nbsp; UCB works with preschool kids to sixth graders.&nbsp; Former Police Chief, now a realtor with Bev &amp; Co in Columbia tells about his reason to be on the board of directors and connecting to this organization in teaching kids positive lessons.

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

United Community Builders.  Damian Dean, Executive Director.  Geoff Jones, Board Member.  Enriching kids lives at the new  Beacon of Light Center in Northeast Columbia.