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Crazy Canyon
By LIONE CLARE - I was happy to be back in the woods about to climb a mountain, an activity much more accessible and frequent in my hometown of Sitka, Alaska.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 26
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Griz Host Southern Utah Saturday, Jan 24
By DAVE GUFFEY - TheMontana Grizzlies host Southern Utah in a Big Sky Conference game on Saturday, Jan. 24, in UM’s Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. ... more
Pengelly Ridge
By CARLY STINSON - I love hiking, but as I spun in circles running from class to class this semester, I just couldn’t find time for the Pengelly Ridge Trail hike.... more
Smokejumpers’ Trail
By COLIN BRUST - We trudged up the steep and rocky path, leaving the Kim Williams riverside trail below us. Even though there was a great view of the Missoula Valley behind us, I felt uneasy.... more
Do I Really Need to Exhibit At Trade Shows?
By MARK RIFFEY - Trade shows are focused gatherings of clients, prospects and vendors. Why bother?... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 19
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Griz Softball Begins Practice
By SAM WALDORF - The Montana Griz softball team had its first practice of the spring Monday, Jan. 12. Montana went 7-1 in its inaugural fall season, winning its last seven games in a row.... more
The Shortcut To Easier Sales
By MARK RIFFEY - The Shortcut to sales starts with a simple question: Who is the ideal person for your product/service? Who's Your Target Audience?... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 12
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How To Make a Good Upsell
By MARK RIFFEY - When someone asks me how to make a good upsell, I suggest that they focus on being helpful.... more
A Delicious Way to support the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Montana
This month Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is teaming up with Liquid Planet offering "Liquid Gold" as a way of supporting the Milk Bank. Check it out!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 5
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North Dakota Holds on, Ends Lady Griz Winning Streak
BY JOEL CARLSON -Preseason Big Sky Conference favorite North Dakota, held off Montana, 59-52 Saturday afternoon in Grand Forks.... more
Lady Griz Heat Up, Win Bigh Sky Opener On The Road
BY JOEL CARLSON -McCalle Feller scored a career-high 21 points and Montana shot 55.6 percent in the second half to rally for a 64-58 victory over Northern Colorado Thursday afternoon.... more
Reinvigorate Your Business For The New Year
By MARK RIFFEY - It's time to get things ramped up for 2015. What can you improve without spending much?... more
Pre-League Women’s Big Sky Conference Power Poll
By JOEL CARLSON - With the start of the Big Sky Conference schedule just four days away, it felt like the perfect time to take the pulse of the league.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 29
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Defending Your Business
By MARK RIFFEY - Take an active role in defending your business, because if you don't, few others will.... more
Country A Cappela Band, Home Free In Concert March 16
When country a cappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC's The Sing-Off, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 22
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Montana Advances to Championship Game of Lady Griz Classic
BY JOEL CARLSON -With a 68-44 victory over Utah Valley, Montana and Austin Peay will meet in the championship game Saturday of the 34th Lady Griz Classic.... more
Montana Hosts 34th Lady Griz Classic This Week at Dahlberg Arena
BY JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz will host the 34th edition of the Lady Griz Classic this weekend, with four games Friday and Saturday featuring Saint Louis, Austin Peay and Utah Valley.... more
Lady Griz Outlasts Seattle 70-64 in Overtime
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Montana women’s basketball team made it a two-game road sweep with a 70-64 overtime victory at Seattle Wednesday afternoon. ... more
Creating Client Loyalty = Depending on You
By MARK RIFFEY - This time of year is always a good time to remind you of the difference between working on the business vs. working in it.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
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Lady Griz Win 69-55 at Portland
BY JOEL CARLSON -Kellie Rubel scored a season-high 24 points, Carly Selvig blocked a career-high eight shots, and the Lady Griz won 69-55 over Portland Sunday afternoon.... more
Focused On The Holiday, The Now or The Future
By MARK RIFFEY - This time of year is always a good time to remind you of the difference between working on the business vs. working in it.... more
Lady Griz Hold Down Fighting Saints in 30-Point Win
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Wyoming Cowgirls held off Montana’s late comeback attempt to post a 60-54 victory over the Lady Griz Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
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FCS Playoffs Second Round Playoff: At EWU 37, Montana 20
By DAVE GUFFEY-The second time was not the charm for the Montana Grizzlies, as the comeback-minded Grizzlies lost 37-20 to Eastern Washington in a 2nd round NCAA Division I FCS playoff game Saturday. ... more
Lady Griz Basketball: Wyoming Wins at Montana 60-54
BY JOEL CARLSON -The Wyoming Cowgirls held off Montana’s late comeback attempt to post a 60-54 victory over the Lady Griz Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.... more
Your Systems Should Serve All Customers
By MARK RIFFEY - Do your systems serve your internal customers or all of them? These systems don’t often focus on the client’s needs, even though they ultimately serve that client.... more
Mount Jumbo Wildlife Closure Begins December 1
Mount Jumbo's North Zone is closed from December 1 until May 1. Trespassing during the wildlife closure is prohibited and violators may be fined up to $500. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 1
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FCS Playoffs First Round: At Montana 52, San Diego 14 (PHOTO GALLERY)
PHOTO GALLERY BY MARK MESENKO-Montana dominated on both side of the football, and the result was a 52-14 victory over visiting University of San Diego in Saturday's first round NCAA FCS playoff game.... more
The Magic Triangle of Small Business
By MARK RIFFEY - The Magic Triangle of Business? Quality, customer service, management. It's that simple.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 24
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Griz Maul the Cats 34-7 in 114th Brawl of the Wild (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY-The defense took advantage of seven turnovers and Canada and Johnson paced the offense, as the Grizzlies defeated the Bobcats Saturday in front of a record crowd of 26,352.... more
Customers Cost Too Much to Let Them Disappear
By MARK RIFFEY - What happens to the clients who don't come back? Every business loses customers at some point. What separates the successful from the rest is how they act after that.... more
114th BRAWL OF THE WILD
By DAVE GUFFEY-The #13-ranked Grizzlies conclude their regular season, hosting the #12 Bobcats in the 114th meeting of the “Brawl of the Wild” game Sat. Nov. 22 at 3:15 p.m. in WGS.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 17
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Volleyball: Griz Fall to Bobcats, Drop to No. 7 Seed (PHOTO GALLERY)
By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana volleyball team lost to MSU in straight sets Saturday night in Missoula in the final regular-season match of the season for both teams.... more
Game #11: Montana at S. Utah
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies conclude a two-game road trip, playing Southern Utah in a must-win Big Sky Conference game for them on Saturday, Nov. 15. Kickoff in Cedar City, Utah, is at 1:07 p.m.... more
Have You Thanked Them Lately?
By MARK RIFFEY - Can you remember the last time you received a personal, hand written thank you note from someone you do business with? Thanksgiving isn't the only time to be thankful.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 10
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Game #10: 11th-Ranked Griz at #5 Eastern Washington
By DAVE GUFFEY-The 11th-ranked Montana Grizzlies begin a two-game road trip, playing the pre-season league favorite #5-Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 8. in Cheney, at 1:10pm.... more
UM School of Theatre & Dance Presents: Dance Up Close 2014
Dance Up Close 2014: November 5, 7 and 9. The UM School of Theatre & Dance invites you into the Masquer Theatre to be seated in close proximity to the dancers.... more
Are They Talking About You?
By MARK RIFFEY - Are you customers talking about you? They should be. One of the most powerful tools in marketing is the testimonial. Yet they are used so infrequently.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 3
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