Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 29
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- After three years of legal wrangling the University of North Dakota has begun the process of selecting as nickname to replace “Fighting Sioux.”... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 29
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 29
Jobs this week: A Laundry Attendant/Presser, Equipment Mechanic, Mobile Home Set-up Worker, Behavior Intervention Specialist, Therapist, and more!... more
Street Trees Suffer in Summer Weather
By BECKY GOODRICH - The heat is hard on all of us, but did you know it can KILL trees? Remember that street trees need your help to survive summer’s soaring temperatures.... more
Psychedelic Trout
By ROB BREEDING- Being late for fishing may be an unpardonable sin for Norman Maclean, but I know one far worse: not going fishing at all.... more
It’s Summertime in Montana
By TOM BENSEN-Gauging from the thermometer, summer is here. If you love concerts and summertime events, here are some MUST things to do in Missoula and Montana.... more
The Importance of Performance Metrics
By MARK RIFFEY - Quality and performance metrics drive your business. Do you know your critical metrics?... more
“And we Were Young:” Animated World War One doc illuminates soul, spirit of conflict
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO-“And We Were Young,” the animated documentary of Montana artist and filmmaker Andy Smetanka, illuminates the experiences of American doughboys in WWI.... more
Somewhere Beyond Lewistown
By ERIN TURNER - Somewhere beyond Lewistown, MT is the heart of “Nowhere” in a quaint little town called Winnett, Montana.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 22
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 22
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 22
Jobs this week: Overnight Baker, Auto tech, Admin Support, Youth Case Manager, Legal Secretary, Tire Technician, Cook, Salesperson, Cleaning Captain, Guest Service Agent and more!... more
Celebrating Fathers: A Tradition Started at the YMCA
Did you know that the first Father's Day celebration was on June 19, 1910 and started at the Spokane, Washington YMCA?... more
If Charlie Russell Painted Missile Silos
By MONTE DOLACK- What if Montana’s famous cowboy artist, Charlie Russell was living today? I have mused many times as to what shape his artworks would yield in today's world.... more
Emergency Notifications: Smart911 is Your Answer
By NICK HOLLOWAY - The Missoula Office of Emergency Management reminds us: May is National Wildfire Awareness month. Is your family’s ready should a wildfire threaten your property?... more
The Care and Feeding of Leads
By MARK RIFFEY - Coming up with the right question can be a lot harder than not having the answers. And answers are better than assumptions.... more
Liz Marchi: Digital Detox
By LIZ MARCHI - This weekend was Big Sky Dev Con in Bozeman. This was year 5 of the event which is another of those little known but extraordinary things going on in Montana. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 15
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 15
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 15
Jobs this week: A Counter Person, a Production Technician, Entry Level Customer Service, Delivery Driver, Medical Claims Processor, Dispatcher or Logistics Specialist & More!... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders
Part 3 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - I want to grow the future of permaculture. Not just with my ideas, but with 20 different artisans in seed and soil. Each permie would have their own vision for what is “best”.... more
The Care and Feeding of Leads
By MARK RIFFEY - How are you caring for the warm leads that you get each day? It matters.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 8
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN-This coming Thursday (June 11) marks the 135th anniversary of the birth of pioneering Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 8
Jobs this week: A Human Resources Assistant, Construction Laborers, Event Services and Houing Manager, Sales and Services Assistant, Accounts Receivables, Maintenance Worker & More!... more
Top 9 First Friday Shows You Don’t Want to Miss
By MATT ANGLEN - First Friday Art Walk happens every single month in Missoula, come rain, or sleet, or pounding blizzard. Here is our top 9 list of Must See Events:... more
Sunshine Marketing as Self-Defense
By MARK RIFFEY - Have you ever signed a non-compete, non-disclosure clause as a condition of employment? Do you make your employees and / or contractors sign one?... more
Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation
By ERIN TURNER - Here are some tips for making lifelong memories on your summer vacation without breaking the bank.... more
Salmonfly Mania in Missoula
By TONY REINHARDT -The time has finally arrived! Many anglers wait all year to chase the Salmonfly hatch, and you won’t find a much better place to do it than in Missoula. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 1
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- With the Early opener against North Dakota State the Grizzly football team will have two open weeks during the midst of the season.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 1
Jobs this week: Marketing Assistant, Finance Specialist, Dispatch and Operations Team Member, Bakery Work, Deli Worker, Checker, Produce Clerk, Grocery Stockers and more!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 1
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Ladybugs To The Rescue
BY BOB WIRE- An estimated 10 quintillion insects are creeping around on the planet right now. That’s roughly the number of emails Hillary Clinton deleted from her personal account.... more
A Forecast of Shadows
By MARK RIFFEY - Warning: I’m about to discuss some technology things (yes, again), with good reason. IT affects every business niche, including yours. This isn’t about IT. It’s about everything.... more
Organizing Gift Cards in a Binder
By ERIN TURNER - I love gift cards, but I hate when I unexpectedly find myself in a restaurant and realize I've left the gift card for that restaurant at home in the drawer. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The coaching change in the Florida Gators men's basketball inspires two trivia related to UM Athletics.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 25
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 25
Jobs this week: A Director of Operations, Assistant Manager, Cleaning Technician, Administrative Clerk, General Laborer, Communications Specialist, Nursery Worker and More!... more
Mowing the Grass to Make Some Lettuce
BY BOB WIRE- My son, Rusty is trying to get a part-time job for the summer. Rather than donating plasma or sperm, I suggested he try his hand at lawn mowing.... more
Can You Predict Future Revenue?
By MARK RIFFEY - What would you be able to focus on if you weren’t running about the place trying to chase down enough sales to make next week’s payroll?... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 2 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - When it came to picking a piece of land, I have a powerful bias. I just love Missoula, Montana. Someday I want to be able to say that I grow a lemon tree, outdoors, in Montana.... more
Is Your Family Ready For Wildfire Season?
By NICK HOLLOWAY - The Missoula Office of Emergency Management reminds us: May is National Wildfire Awareness month. Is your family’s ready should a wildfire threaten your property?... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 18
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 18
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- In September of 1993 the Griz debuted a new radio play-by-play voice, Mick Holien, and a new furry Mascot, Monte and the program really took off. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 18
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 18
Jobs this week: Outdoor General Labor Positions, a Safety Officer, Wildland Firefighters, Engine Crew Boss, Substitute Dispatcher, Cashier and More!... more
Rage Quit? Throw a Fit? You Might Regret it.
By CHERY SABOL - A RESOUNDING RESIGNATION, afire with sturm und drang, can be momentarily satisfying, but damaging for years to come. ... more