Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 25

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Tree Climber/Trimmer, and Executive Director of a non-profit, and Logistics Specialist.... more

Flathead Valley Cost of Living Below National Average

By DILLON TABISH - The overall cost of living in the Flathead Valley last year was slightly lower than the nationwide average, according to local data analyzed by the Council for Community and Economic Research... more

Goodie Ville Restaurant & Bakery Sweetens Missoula with Gluten-Free and Vegan Menu

By MEGAN JAE RIGGS - Kevin Myers is serious about cross-contamination. His new bakery and restaurant, Goodie Ville, is Missoula’s only 100 percent gluten-free eatery. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 11

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Children's Counselor and an On-Call Dental Assistant.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 5

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Employment Specialist and a test for openings at the Missoula Police Department.... more

How to Quit your Job Gracefully

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - When you quit your job gracefully you'll have better chances of good references and finding a new job. Here are some tips for doing it right.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 28

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Licensed RN/LPN, a non-profit office manager & a Front Counter Glass Salesperson... more

Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops

By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 21

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Ecologist/Photo-Interpreter and a Dually-Licensed Clinician.... more

The Salesperson They Love

By MARK RIFFEY - When you talk to your customers about their business, do they ever respond "Wow, I didn't know that" or "Really?" Does your sales and marketing process provoke your prospects with questions the... more

Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more

Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend

By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more

Calling All Businesswomen: Join the MBN Annual Symposium

Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, will be the keynote speaker at the Montana Businesswomen's Network Annual Symposium on January 26.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 14

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Conservation Lands Researcher, Psychiatric Rehab Support & a Shop Worker... more

Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find a Job

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Professionals are now using social media like LinkedIn to search for jobs. Here are some ideas to help you find a job via LinkedIn.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 7

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Program Operations Director, an Optometric Assistant & Wilderness Field Staff.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 31

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Chief Development Officer and a non-profit Executive Director.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 24

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Occupational Therapist and multiple LPN and MA positions.... more

New Montana Start-Up Raising Contributions for Toys for Tots

Gift Gather (GFTGTHR) is a new Montana-based start-up that’s raising money for Toys for Tots as part of its beta launch and platform-testing phase. You can help!... more

Thank Your Friendly Local Santa Claus

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - This season, remember to thank the bakers, Santas, and other dedicated workers of Missoula for contributing to the holiday spirit!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 17

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Office Manager, Traveling Registered Nurses, and a Marketing Manager.... more

Are They Proud Of Their Work? It Will Show

By MARK RIFFEY. Just because it is "grunt work" doesn't mean it isn't valuable. Your employees' work and personality at 2:00 am is the face of your business to many customers.... more

‘Twas the Retro-Fabulous Month Before Christmas

By JACLYN BAIRD - I've squeezed in some lovely retro fashion photo shoots with my talented photographer Brian Johnson of Ayres Photography in the past few weeks!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 10

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are an Outreach Consultant at a state agency and a Quality Control Technician.... more

The Zoo’s First (Legal) Still: Montgomery Distillery Opens at Last

By TREVOR REID - Despite many challenges, from missing parts to shipping crates lost at sea, Missoula’s first micro-distillery opened this fall on September 26.... more

Missoula Goes Hands-Free December 5th

FYI - The City of Missoula’s new ordinance prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones while driving a vehicle goes into effect Wednesday, Dec. 5.... more

Post-Interview Thank-You Note Do’s and Don’ts

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - A simple thank-you can mean the difference between getting a job and losing out to someone else. Here are some guidelines to help.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 3

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a tribal non-profit Executive Director, a Backend Developer, and a Truck Driver.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | November 26

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Licensed Addiction Counselor, a Staff Accountant, and Shelter Support Staff.... more

Beer Salvation: How a Hobby Changed a Life

By JESSICA STUGELMAYER - For Martha Gergasko, beer was the key to her salvation. Missoula’s home brew club, the Zoo City Zymurgists, has a key role in its beer culture.... more

Avail-TVN Named One of Fastest Growing Tech Companies in North America

By MYERS REECE - Avail-TVN, a company with Flathead roots and a primary office in Kalispell, recently was named the sixth-fastest growing tech company in North America. ... more

ALCOM to Open Manufacturing Facility in Bonner

F.Y.I. - One of America’s fastest-growing and most respected brands of aluminum trailers will soon be made in Missoula County. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Software Engineer and a non-profit Development Coordinator.... more

Say Hello to the Missoula Street Style Fashion Blog

Meet Jaclyn Baird, the owner of MaudeLady Vintage, a Missoula boutique and vintage fashion shop. She's eager to help you show off your own Missoula street style.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Mobile Medical Truck Driver, a Staff Accountant, and a Youth Program Specialist.... more

Curriculum Vitae Tips from the Missoula Job Service

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The CV serves the same purpose as a résumé. It's a marketing document that gives employers info about your skills, education, and experience.... more

Why They Don’t Answer Your Calls Or Read Your Email?

By MARK RIFFEY. Do your customers and prospects let your calls go to voicemail? Do they open your emails? It's time to get relevant and engage them in THEIR context with you – not as total strangers.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Software Engineer, a Maintenance Worker, and a Customer Service Rep.... more

The Scariest, Most Painful Business Conversation

By MARK RIFFEY. The most painful (and scary) conversations I have with small business owners are about marketing.Commonly it involves how another company "stole" their business with "more aggressive" marketing.... more

Missoula-Based Legal Atlas a Top Three Finalist for International Award

It was announced this morning that Legal Atlas, a Missoula-based startup, is one of the top three finalists for the international Innovating Justice Award.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Manufacturing Production Manager and a Rural Landscape Scientist.... more

Press Release: Flathead Lake Brewing Company Temporarily Closes

On Oct. 6, a flood caused extensive damage to the Flathead Lake Brewing Company and Sapore. When the building reopens, both businesses will merge into one entity.... more

You’re Young and Unemployed: Some Tips for Finding a Good Job

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - With the number of older employed people rising, young people are having a hard time finding jobs. Here are a few tips that might help.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's Project Success Counselors, an Injection Molding Technician, and a Printing Press Operator.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's a Web/Interactive Developer, a Lead Surveyor & an Associate Director of Youth Development... more

You’re Young and Unemployed. How Do You Get a Job and Keep It?

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The job market is bleak for people who've graduated from college in the last decade. What can you do to get a job and stay employed?... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Journeyman Glazier, an Employment Specialist & a Staff Aide.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Sales Director, a Licensed Social Worker, and a Bartender.... more

Press Release: Missoula-Based Legal Atlas Contends for International Award

The Innovating Justice Forum in The Hague, Netherlands has nominated Missoula-based Legal Atlas for its innovative ideas award. The public can vote thru October 8.... more

Cabela’s Announces Plans for New Outdoor Retail Store in Kalispell

By DILLON TABISH - This week Cabela’s announced plans to open a 42,000-square-foot outdoor retail store in Kalispell with about 75 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.... more