Business Connections for Fall 2023

Chariton Valley www.cvalley.net Enterprise Sales: Ryan Petre rpetre@charitonvalley.com 660.415.9911 Kaylie Teter kteter@charitonvalley.com 660.412.3024 Calvin Wilson cwilson@charitonvalley.com 660.415.9377 Corporate Office: 1213 E Briggs Dr Macon, MO 63552 660.395.9000 Publication Information: Business Connections is a publication of Chariton Valley. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form—electronic, photocopying, recording, mechanical or otherwise— without the prior written permission of Chariton Valley. All rights are reserved. Editorial and Circulation Contact: Marsha Hargus mhargus@charitonvalley.com 660.395.9663 Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Additional Issues: Extra issues are available to business customers on a limited basis while supplies last. Contact Marsha Hargus at mhargus@ charitonvalley.com or at 660.395.9663. Postmaster Send Changes to: Darin Eleazarraraz Chariton Valley 1213 E Briggs Dr Macon, MO 63552 Copyright © 2023 by Chariton Valley and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. 2 F A L L 2 0 2 3 It’s important to use the right tool for the job. Not doing so can lead to lower quality work, reduced productivity and (in some cases) even injury. The toolbox is full in this fall 2023 issue of Business Connections. It begins on page 3 with guidance on When to Email, When to Chat and When to Call. Each of these communications tools has its unique advantages for different business situations, and you can save time and hassles by understanding the differences. In the Business Spotlight onQuincy Tractor, LLC on pages 4 and 5, you’ll learn about the Chariton Valley tools used to keep this agricultural equipment company connected and working efficiently—SHOELACE® Business Communications Solutions and fiber internet. Zachary Carlson, part of the fourth generation of this family business, shares his thoughts on having Chariton Valley as their technology partner. Fiber internet is one of the most valuable tools in agriculture today, and on page 6, you’ll find 4 Ways Fiber Internet Helps Farmers. Then on page 7, we provide answers to the question, Why Choose a Local Internet Service Provider? Chariton Valley is proud to be a local ISP and honored to provide your business with the tools it needs. If it’s time for you to add to your communications toolbox, contact us. Sincerely, Ryan Johnson President and Chief Executive Officer Chariton Valley BUSINESS connections

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