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MDA Seeks Floats for 11th Annual Parade of Lights
The MDA is accepting applications for the 11th Annual Parade of Lights The Parade which will take place in Downtown Missoula on Saturday, December 7 at 6pm. ... more
Is Roller Skiing For The Rest of Us?
By MARK VOSBURGH -Elite Nordic racers and Olympic hopefuls train on roller skis during the off season, but are roller skis for us mere mortals and recreational skiers?... more
City’s Urban Forestry Division to Replace 79 Ailing Street Trees
F.Y.I. - Missoula’s urban forest is getting some much-needed attention as City arborists work with residents to replace 79 dead or dying boulevard trees throughout Missoula.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 4
This week's Missoula Jobs: Two Assistant managers, 5 shift leaders, 30 team members for the re-opening Taco Bell, Caregivers, Direct TV customer services reps and a Parts Counter Person.... more
Added Patrols Working to Deter Impaired Driving for Halloween
If you think about driving drunk this Halloween, the Missoula Police Department has a message for you: Keep the party off the road. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.... more
Leaf Collection Starts Tuesday Nov 5
The City of Missoula will begin fall leaf pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting in the downtown District #1. The schedule starts in older neighborhoods with mature trees and the highest volume of leaves. ... more
When It Comest to Business: Start Doing the Right Things
By MARK RIFFEY - Rather than talking about 30 things to stop doing, I decided to discuss a shorter list of things to START doing in your business.... more
Underdressed or Under Duress? Keep Your Halloween Costume Safe for Work
By CHERY SABOL - Can you imagine how scary Halloween is for human resource directors? It's all fun and games until someone shows up in an X-rated biblical costume or some such thing.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 28
This week's Missoula jobs: Purchasing/Warehouse Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Master Service Technician and Program Director. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 21
By TOM DIDDEL- Homeless men fight over pork chop, Lolo resident shoots wolf hybrid, the beautiful fall weather ends on Sunday, and more.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 21
This week's Missoula jobs: Experienced TIG welders, Medical Sales Representative, Street Maintenance Operators, and a local broadcast Sales Manager. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 14
By TOM DIDDEL- Wildlife Officials release 'Do Not Eat Advisory' for Clark Fork fish, Mountain Lions Spotted in South Hills area, UM fall victim is recovering after accident, and more.... more
What Do Surprises Say About Your Business?
By MARK RIFFEY - Professionals seldom get surprised by normal things. If they are surprised, they take steps to eliminate problems before a client can see them.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 14
This week's Missoula jobs: General Laborers for an aluminum trailer manufacturer, a Retail Manager for a sporting goods store, and an Office Manager for a local manufacturing facility. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 7
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Canadian man clocked at 154 miph on I-90; Road Kill becomes legal to eat in Montana, Ronan couple has five horses stolen and more!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 7
This week's Missoula jobs: a lumber-company foreman, pickup and delivery driver, network engineer and 3 preschool teachers for a non-profit organization.... more
Domestic Partnership Registry Open Today
Domestic partners in Montana now have a place to register their relationships. In July, the Missoula City Council approved a resolution creating a Domestic Partnership Registry.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 30
This week's Missoula jobs: An Electric Motor Mechanic, Office/Accounting Assistant, Line Machine Operator, Log Hookers, and an Auto Technician/Shop Manager.... more
The Devil is in the Detales
By CHERY SABOL - Hopefully, the misspelling in the headline above relieves me of further gaffes and we can move on to talk about the power of proofreading. In fact, let's test your proofing prowess. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 23
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Missoula man arrested after day long stand-off,Two new laws go into effect aimed at illegal drugs, Missoula looks to fight cancer with area's largest cancer center, and more.... more
Hunters Beware: Two Grizzlies Spotted on Sun River near Simms, Fort Shaw
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Two separate grizzly bear sightings since Sunday near the Sun River west of Great Falls have prompted state wildlife officials to alert homeowners and hunters in the area.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 24
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs: Home Entertainment Technicians, Manager of Customer Outreach, Admin Assistant and Executive Assistant for Development.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 16
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Butte Copper King Heiress Trial over Will Begins Jury Selection, Montana Judge faces more Pressure, Wildlife Officials Look for Cause of the Death of 100+ Deer.... more
Fishing Restrictions Lifted on Dearborn, Smith and Sun Rivers
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Fishing restrictions have been lifted on the Dearborn, Smith and Sun rivers in north central Montana, state officials say.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 16
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Dental Hygienist, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Monument Designer and Administrative Assistant.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 9
By TOM DIDDEL- Bomb Threat at Big Sky High School, Kalispell woman faces charges for pushing husband off cliff, Big names in business for Montana Economic Summit, hyunter wounds bear that attacked his partner.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 9
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A framing Carpenter, Director of Human Resources, a Property Manager, a Treatment Coordinator and a Rural Mail Carrier.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Sept 2
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: UM students warned of suspicious man on campus; Combat Challenge comes to Missoula, Bitterroot farmers face possible water shortage... more
Missoula Firefighters Host Firefighter Combat Challenge Sept. 7-8
The Missoula Firefighter Combat Challenge Team, with the current team World Record, is hosting the regional Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge in Missoula September 7- 8th.... more
Complete Fishing Closure Begins Thursday on Blackfoot River and Tributaries
In an effort to protect fish from the stress of low stream flows, Montana FWP is imposing a complete closure to fishing on the Blackfoot River effective Sept. 5, 2013.... more
Melanie Brock Joins Missoula Economic Partnership Staff
FYI - Seasoned leader will work with Missoula’s entrepreneurs, Partnership investors and government partners to help the Missoula community thrive.... more
Montana vs Appalachian State Game SOLD OUT
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s 2013 season opener against Appalachian State this Saturday, August 31, is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT, as of early this morning (Thursday, Aug. 29).... more
Thank You For Noticing Me
By CHERY SABOL - No matter how technologically advanced we become in matching workers to jobs, when it comes to a job search, a couple of human touches endure.... more
How to Segment Your Customer List
By MARK RIFFEY - Have you heard that you should "segment" your customers before marketing to them? Ever wondered what that means, much less how you'd do that? ... more
Fall Fun with Missoula Parks and Recreation
F.Y.I. - Missoula Parks and Recreation’s Fall 2013 Recreation Guide, featuring Currents Aquatics Center, adult sports and much more, is now available online. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Aug 26
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Lead Preschool Teacher, an Automotive Technician, and an Enhanced Supervision Officer. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 19
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Lolo Creek Complex Fire, Lolo Creek Runs Dry killing Hundreds of Fish, Auto Body Shop Fire Victim Dies and more! ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Aug 19
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A photographer, a delivery driver and a passenger-service agent at the Missoula Airport.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 12
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Basketball standout, Joslyn Tinkle appears on Price is Right, Missoula mom and 3 children still missing, Nimrod Fire spreads and mo... more
Which Matters Most When Hiring: Experience or Cultural Fit?
By MARK RIFFEY - Doctor Obvious says "Hiring the right people is crucial for any small business." But what matters most when hiring? Experience? Attitude? Cultural Fit?... more
Tour of Historical Buddha Relics Makes First Visit to Missoula
A world-wide free public exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhist masters will be on display in Missoula Aug. 16-18 at the Missoula College.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Aug 12
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Dental Hygienist, a Concrete Finisher and a Software Engineer.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Aug 5
By TOM DIDDEL- A recap of the week’s most talked-about stories in Missoula: Western MT Fair gets new director, Cartoonist and Writer, Stan Lynde Dies, UM Ramps up marketing efforts and more.... more
Does This Desk Make Me Look Fat?
By CHERY SABOL - A study by CareerBuilder revealed that almost half of the people surveyed have gained weight at work and 30 percent who have gained weight gained more than 20 pounds.... more
FWP Considers Buying 189 Acres of Land on Flathead Lake
By FLATHEAD BEACON STAFF - Acquisition near Somers would add shoreline farmlands and wetlands to management area program.... more
Governor Bullock’s Main Street Montana Project Launches Surveys
Montanans are encouraged to take in-depth county surveys in an effort to to build an economic development business plan for Montana. CLICK ON SURVEY.... more
Biologist: Flathead Lake Likely to Reach Warmest Temps Ever
By BEACON STAFF - The vast waters of Flathead Lake could reach their warmest temperature on record this summer.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Aug 5
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Commercial Carpenters, a Maintenance Technician, and a Front-End Leader at a Missoula drugstore.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 29
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Clinical Coordinator, CSCT Therapists, and a Receptionist/Data Entry Worker.... more
Missoula’s Annual Chip Seal Program Begins
F.Y.I. - Missoula City Street Division crews begin applying oil and chips as part of the City’s annual Chip Seal Street Maintenance Program on Monday, July 29.... more