Matt Patston

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Missouri United Methodist Church

The Missouri United Methodist Church building, on Ninth Street, was dedicated in 1929. The history…

Grow Talent to Grow Business

It may seem like a simple part of the construction process, but the strength of…

2016 SBOTY Finalist: Easy PC

Owner Jessie Yankee never planned to open an IT business. While working with her husband,…

2016 SBOTY Finalist: Boone-Central Title Co.

Bert Hughes recently started referring to his team as “The Protectables.” A senior vice president…

Inside CoMo’s Industrial Parks

Meet three companies from three different industrial parks in Columbia that fly under the radar.…

The 2016 Small Business of the Year: Logboat Brewing Co.

Logboat Brewing Co. is named the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Small Business of the…

Many Strong Hats

When I was in the “corporate” world, I loved hearing individuals, managers, and (my personal…

Celebrate 2016’s 20 Under 20

Last week, CBT honored our first citywide 20 Under 20 class, a group of outstanding high school…

2016’s 20 Under 20: Serai Barton, Christian Fellowship School

  Serai Barton, 17, Christian Fellowship School   Post-graduation plans: I will be doing a…

2016’s 20 Under 20: Leslie Ramirez, Battle High School

Leslie Ramirez, 17, Battle High School     College plans: Attend MU to study nursing…

2016’s 20 Under 20: Marissa Johnsen, Battle High School

Marissa Johnsen, 18, Battle High School     College plans: United States Naval Academy, Class…

2016’s 20 Under 20: Faramola Shonekan, Rock Bridge High School

Faramola Shonekan, 18, Rock Bridge High School     College plans: Next fall I plan…