Archive for the ‘All News & Opinion’ Category
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 16
This Week's Jobs: A Delivery Driver, Store Supervisor, Plastic Fabricator, Retail Positions, and four Retail Associates including Sales, Cashier, a Merchandise Processor and a Pricer.... more
Sheep Grazing on City Open Space, Pet Owners Asked to Help Protect Herd
By BECKY GOODRICH-Missoula Parks and Recreation is asking dog owners to watch for sheep grazing on City open space, and leash their pets when hiking near the herd. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 9
This Week's Jobs: An Administrative Assistant, Communications Director, Professional Driver, Paralegal and Administrative Assistant.... more
Cabela’s Prepares for Grand Opening of Missoula Store
Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will celebrate the grand opening of its Missoula Cabela’s Outpost store Thurs., June 12.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 2
This Week's Jobs: A Journeyman Lineman, Programmer, Auto Parts counter Person, Delivery Driver and Small Engine Mechanic.... more
Former Griz Standout Travis Decuire Named Montana Basketball Coach
Travis DeCuire (pronounced: dee-cure) has been selected to be the University of Montana’s 27th head men’s basketball coach, announced UM Director of Athletics Kent Haslam on Saturday, May 31, 2014. DeCu... more
Local Leaders Seek Input Regarding Re-integrating Previously Incarcerated Individuals
The community is invited to a special meeting on Tuesday, June 3, to talk about previously incarcerated individuals who are re-integrating into the community. We know that every year about 1,200 people in Monta... more
Choose your Legislature Carefully
By MARK RIFFEY - What does "serve the people" really mean? Primary season is upon us. It's time to pick someone to serve the people's needs, collectively and individually--and that applies to business too.... more
High Water is Dangerous For All Boaters–Be Prepared or Don’t Go!
It can be hard to put safety ahead of adventure but sometimes the only safe choice is to stay off the water. Here are some tips for navigating dangerously high waters in western Montana:... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 26
This Week's Jobs: A Human Resource Manager, HVAC Technician, Power Equipment Sales & Service Writer, and part-time Housekeepers.... more
Grizzly Athletics Receive 1.5 Million Bequest
By JOEL CARLSON - To give back to the school that gave him his business foundation Jim Hilleboe has signed a $1.5 million bequest to the University of Montana earmarked for facility improvements.... more
5th Annual Missoula Mile Benefits Team Up Montana And Men’s Cancer Awareness
By Eva Dunn- Run Wild Missoula’s 5th Annual Missoula Mile will be on Sun, June 1 at 9:00 am. Proceeds benefit Team Up Montana and men’s cancer awareness and treatment programs. ... more
“Click It, Don’t Risk It” Campaign in High Gear for Memorial Day
This Memorial Day in Montana almost 50 law enforcement agencies across the state are adding patrols for the “Click It, Don’t Risk It” high-intensity traffic enforcement period May 19 through June 1.... more
Wayne Tinkle Named Head Coach of Oregon State Men’s Basketball
Wayne Tinkle, who led Montana to three NCAA Tournament appearances, has been named the head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 19
This Week's Jobs: Direct-support professionals to work with developmentally disabled adults, Auto Detailer, Glazer, Small-Engine Mechanic/Technician, & Washer (semi-trucks). ... more
Former Missoula Resident, Kent Shaffer, Honored in Cut Bank
By JIM O'DAY - Former Missoula resident, Kent Shaffer ("Sarge"), was recently honored in Cut Bank by having the timing shack at the Cut Bank Track and Field Complex named after him. ... more
You Aren’t the Business owner You Need to Be
By MARK RIFFEY - Are you preparing yourself so that you're ready to lead the company your business will be in six, nine or 12 months? Are you learning enough to be ready to manage your company's needs?... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 12
This Week's Jobs: Mechanic Technician, Tree Climber and Trimmer, Pesticide Applicator, Meat Worker, Produce Handler, Checker, & More... more
Grizzly Cup Winners Highlight Annual Lindsay Banquet
By JOEL CARLSON - Brock Coyle and Jordan Sullivan were named recipients of the 2013-14 Grizzly Cup Tuesday night at the 22nd annual Robert O. Lindsay Scholar-Athlete Honors Banquet.... more
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday May 10
Stamp Out Hunger® is a nationwide effort by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the USPS. Each year communities participate to raise resources for their local food banks.... more
Saturday’s Right On Track with Missoula Farmers’ Market
Missoula Farmers’ Market opens for its 42nd Season this Saturday, May 10, from 8am to 12:30pm. Returning and new vendors of seasonal fruits and vegetables, preserves, flowers, and more.... more
Griz Place 29 on Big Sky All-Academic Teams
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana seniors Kellee Glaus and Jordan Sullivan both became four-time Academic All-Big Sky Conference selections when the league announced its winter all-academic teams last week.... more
City Club Presents Q & A With Missoula County’s Attorney Candidates
Join City Club Missoula as Josh Van de Wetering and Kirsten Pabst take part in a County Attorney candidate forum May 12, at 11:30 at the Doubletree Hotel. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 5
This Week's Jobs: Welders, Property Manager, Treatment Service Technicians, Habilitation Technician, Concrete Finisher/Superintendent.... more
Missoula Runners Prove Their Resilience in 2014 Boston Marathon
By Eva Dunn-Froegbig - 13 Missoulians ran in the 2014 Boston Marathon. So what did it mean to them this year? For some it meant unfinished business; for others they ran to show support for the victims.... more
Choose Your Market Or Craft It? Or Both?
By MARK RIFFEY - Sometimes you choose your market, and sometimes it chooses you. Today, we get a little of both.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 28
This Week's Jobs: Outside Sales, Foreman and Ranch Hand, Director of Sales, Revenue/Front Office Manager, Bad-Saw Filer, and Online Retail Assistant.... more
Tourist Season is Coming. Are You Ready?
By MARK RIFFEY - It's almost tourist season. Are you ready? Is your facility ready? Here are some steps to help you make tourist season better than expected:... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 21
This Week's Jobs: Grill Cooks, Prep Cooks, Cashiers, Dishwashers Hosts and Hostesses for a local restaurant, Front Desk Guest Service Agents, Sales Manager, Carpenter/Framer.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 14
Featured Jobs this week include: A Resource Specialist, Automotive Service Technician, Noxious Weed Technician, Engine Bosses, Fire Fighters and Camp Crew Members, and Barender and evening Cook. ... more
Business Rules of the Road
By MARK RIFFEY - While they vary from person to person, our values are the central driving force in our everyday lives. It's worth considering where your rules come from and how you use them.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 7
Featured Jobs this week include: A Director of Case Management, Chemical Research and Development Technician, Plumber, Wildland Firefighters, Loan Processor, and a Medical Record Reviewers/Collectors.... more
Silver Summit: A Playground For Everyone, Makes Fundraising Push for Phase II
By Julie Emnett, Development Director, Child Care Resources It kind of started with a yellow swing. Jenny Montgomery, who is the Owner/Tasting Room Director of Montgomery Distillery, remembers coming to Mi... more
Customer Relationships – Do Yours Mature and Adapt?
By MARK RIFFEY - Why do our companies, software, processes, communications and systems so infrequently adapt to the state of our customer relationships?... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Closure Extended to April 7
To protect wintering elk, most of Mount Jumbo’s south zone will remain closed through Sunday, April 6. However, the “L” trail will re-open to the public on Tuesday, April 1. ... more
Deadline for 2014 Griz Football Season Ticket Discount is Friday, April 4
REMINDER: the deadline for discounted 2014 football season ticket renewal is Friday, April 4th. This season features 6 home games including the 114th Brawl of the Wild.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 31
Featured Jobs this week include: A Director of Membership Relations and Marketing, Business Manager/District Clerk, Logistics Specialist, Forestry Worker, Childcare/Preschool Aid, and CNA positions with travel ... more
Breaking Through Business Frustrations
By MARK RIFFEY - What things about your business are you fed up about? Sometimes it might be everything or the biggest things, but at other times the tiniest of things.... more
City of Missoula Announces 2014 Street Cleaning Program
Spring is here, and the Missoula Street Maintenance Division will begin its street cleaning schedule on Tuesday, April 1 with cleaning take place Mon-Fri in the following zones: ... more
Run Wild Missoula Contributes $20,000 to Hellgate Track Resurfacing Project
Run Wild Missoula has contributed $20,000 to the resurfacing of Hellgate Track at John Toole Park (Riverbowl).... more
Employers: Sign Up for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair
Employers, Register NOW for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair and save! April 24th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Early-bird registration fee is $85; after Monday, the cost goes up to $125.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 24
Featured Jobs this week include: A mechanical EIT, Mechanical/Refrigeration CAD tech, Shuttle Driver, and Social Worker.... more
Where Does New Business Hide?
By MARK RIFFEY - Are you monitoring the sales thermometer? If you're not, how can you consistently produce new business from existing and new customers?... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 17
Featured Jobs this week include: A Head Housekeeper, Youth Development/Prevention Specialist Coordinator, Park Attendant, Receptionist/Legal Secretary, Childhood Teachers, and Machinist.... more
Run For the Luck of It
By HILLARY OGG - Are you feeling lucky? Do you feel the need to dress head to toe in Kelly green? Come on down to Sean Kelly’s on Saturday morning and run the Run For The Luck Of It!... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Closure Extended Through March 31
FYI - Mount Jumbo’s South Zone, including the "L" trail, the US West road and the Backbone Trail will remain closed through Monday, March 31.... more
Prevent Lost Customers With These Five Words
By MARK RIFFEY - Small businesses are always interested in getting more new customers, but sometimes forget that keeping existing customers is less expensive than the cost of replacing them.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 10
Featured Jobs this week include: Fish Processors for work off the Alaska coast, Operations Coordinator, Guest Services Manager, Purchasing Agent, temporary Data Analysts, and a Plumber.... more
Pivots Make Customer Service Personal
By MARK RIFFEY - In customer service, the pivot is that little thing you do to transform what could be a customer-losing experience into one that almost guarantees they'll be back.... more
Tuesday’s City News: Avalanche Danger, Potholes, Flooding
City of Missoula employees are removing downtown snow berms, clearing storm drains, filling sandbags, and repairing potholes that are erupting with the temperature change.... more