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Business Spotlight – Electric Doctor

April 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

On Friday’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Aaron Wayne speaks with Jeff Lanum at Electric Doctor – serving the entire WRMJ listening area. They will discuss storm season, home stand-by generators to get your power back on, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Justin Cook, State Farm

January 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Eric Hutchins talks with local State Farm agent, Justin Cook. They’ll discuss what’s new with the State Farm team, the most important piece of insurance you need with the right [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Charlie’s Tax Service

January 23, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Eric Hutchins speaks with Bob Winter, Chris Meskan, and Lisa Litwiler of Charlie’s Tax Service in rural Reynolds. They will talk about Charlie’s Tax Service serving residents in the same [FULL STORY]

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Business Spotlight – Visit MerCo

October 3, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia Winsor talks with Visit MerCo Executive Director, Kasi Henshaw, and Marketing Coordinator, Kayla Bustamante. They’ll discuss the impact of the recent 3rd Annual Ride 17 Music Festival on local [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – K&B Masonry, LLC

September 15, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia Winsor talks with Keith Ortberg, owner of K&B Masonry, LLC in Joy. They’ll discuss Keith’s background in the masonry trade, what inspired him to start his own masonry business, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Porter Hay Insurance

August 15, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Suzy DeKeyrel of Porter Hay Insurance in Aledo. She will tell you about September being Life Insurance Awareness Month, the available life insurance options for folks [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Webster Auctioneers LLC

July 25, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Mitch Webster of Webster Auctioneers LLC north of Aledo on Highway 94. He talks to us about the online auction format that draws more buyers and [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Milan License & Title

June 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Andy Sanquist of Milan License & Title. They speak about the closure of the Aledo DMV, how the services offered can save you a trip to [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – EVS Mobile Repair

June 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bobby Rumberg of EVS Mobile Repair in Rock Island. They will talk about the dealer level software that EVS Mobile Repair offers for large equipment and [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Bat Migration Association

May 23, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Paul Coppola of Bat Migration Association and Best Mudding Artistry Drywall. Paul will talk about how bats are getting into your drywall and how they can [FULL STORY]