Matt Patston

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Ask Anne: Stop the Revolving Door

I manage a chain store throughout the state of Missouri. It seems like we have…

A Day in the Life of Mid-Missouri Farmer Doug Nichols

This story originally appeared in print as part of “The Journey from Farm to Table”…

Business Smarts: Combating Check Fraud

Every year, check fraud in which a business’s own checks are used costs businesses and…

Planting Local: Ways Your Business Can Go Green

This story originally appeared in print as part of “ROI on Eco” Being eco-friendly doesn’t…

Policy: Community Land Trust Comes Together

Community Land Trust is a buzz-phrase you might hear around Columbia these days. So what…

Sanborn Field

The nation’s first facility for measuring crop erosion was established in 1888, and it continues…

Clary-Shy Agriculture Park: Accessible Ag for All

The Boone County Fair has moved around a lot in the 182 years since its…

The Big, Bad Wolf: Online Advertising

After multiple years as your CBT marketing columnist, what better way to retire my column…

Women Entrepreneurs: Finding the Gap

This post is the second in a four-part series about creating a new entrepreneurship program,…

Five Things to Protect Yourself from Ransomware

In June, thousands of businesses fell victim to a computer virus instigated by hackers who…

BONUS 11 Questions: David Nivens on Tech in Schools

Because we love you, we wanted to give you a bonus edition of 11 Questions…

Going from Voter Burnout to Voter Turnout

In Boone County, voter turnout among registered voters tops out at just under 80 percent…