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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 4
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New Fireline Grill Opens at Splash Montana
Splash Montana is proud to announce the ALL NEW Fireline Grill, a mobile kitchen offering fresh, restaurant-quality food options to guests at Splash Montana and in Playfair. ... more
Earning Return Business, Part Two
By MARK RIFFEY - Not long ago I heard someone say “Excuses are a lie wrapped in a reason.” Training is a critical component to building a team that brings clients back repeatedly.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 28
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Kidsfest 2014 Slated for July 29 at Caras Park
Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for Kidsfest 2014, a free summer celebration for Missoula families at Caras Park on Tuesday, July 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.... more
Earning Return Business
By MARK RIFFEY - When you make client service decisions, do you weigh the cost of losing the client?The incremental cost of service is usually tiny compared to losing the client.... more
Monte Dolack: Nature of Art
By MONTE DOLACK-My personal creative and restorative touchstone to nature is not far from our Missoula home. It is The Crown of the Continent ecosystem and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 21
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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 14
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Consistency is Critical to Repeat and Word-of-Mouth Business
By MARK RIFFEY - What inconsistencies can you address to increase repeat and word of mouth business?... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 7
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Busy Business Owners Have No Time
By MARK RIFFEY - The average CEO says they only spend about 25% of their day doing what they feel is meaningful work. Does that sound like your typical work day?... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 30
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Help Them Produce Their Best Work
By MARK RIFFEY - No matter what business you’re in and what summer does to your workload – summer is a great time to implement improvements that help your staff produce their best work.... more
Business is Personal: Even Black Cats Need a Reason Why
By MARK RIFFEY - I didn’t do a Friday the 13th promo last week. Did you? There are all kind of reasons to do a promotion, but they are more productive if there’s a reason behind them – even if the reason ... more
Garden City River Rod Run to Celebrate 50 Years of the Ford Mustang
The 14th Annual Garden City River Rod Run will celebrate 50 Years of the Ford Mustang in Caras Park, Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28. ... more
No. 1 Big Sky Men’s Athlete: Montana’s Dave Dickenson
By JON KASPER - A few blocks north of the oil refinery in a middle-class neighborhood, he was bound to be playing sports.One day it was football, the next basketball or baseball. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 23
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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 16
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Registration Open for Mollie Summer Adventures for kids and +50 Grandparents
Register now for MOLLI Summer Adventures Grandparent/Grandchild Camp will taking place on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25.... more
Cate No. 1 on Big Sky’s “25 Greatest Athletes” List
By JOEL CARLSON - Shannon Cate ranks No. 1 on the Big Sky Conference’s list of “25 Greatest Female Athletes,” but she needs some convincing.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 9
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Not Your Grandfather’s Beekeeping Course
If your grandfather kept honeybees, chances are he didn’t read trade journals, attend conferences, or keep up with the latest developments in honeybee research. He didn’t have to. Things are different toda... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 2
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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
Sunday Streets Missoula, Higgins Edition, June 1, 2014
Get Moving and Get connected while celebrating sustainable transportation and healthy living at the Higgins Edition of Sunday Streets Missoula on June 1, 2014 ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 26
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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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 19
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Jamar Named Griz Hoops MVP for the Third Season in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY - Kareem Jamar was named the 2013-14 Grizzly Basketball's MVP, and other award winners include Mario Dunn, Joey Petschl and Brandon Gfeller. ... 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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 12
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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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 5
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REALLY Saving Energy
By PAUL WHEATON -Recently, I was invited to give a TED Talk. I chose to speak about the fact that pollution and war are icky and both are rooted in energy. Here's what I said:... 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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 28
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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
Over 30 Beer-Themed Events Planned for Missoula Craft Beer Week
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula Craft Beer Week is returning to Missoula April 27-May 3 and is bigger and better than ever, including over 30 beer-themed events throughout the week.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 21
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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 14
In addition to the Wildlife Festival happening this week, check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional fundraiser. ... more
Griz “D” Solid in Spring FB game; Nguyen Paces the Offense
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s annual spring game and football scrimmage was highlighted by the dominant play of the defense.... 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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 7
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional fundraiser. It's all happening this week in Missoula, MT... 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
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 31
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional fundraiser. It's all happening this week in Missoula, MT... 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
Yonder Mountain String Band Plays the Wilma April 11 & 12
Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules. Bending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, Yonder has pioneered a sound of their own. ... more
Lady Griz Fall to San Diego 60-57 (Photo Gallery)
Amy Kame scored a game-high 25 points to lead San Diego to a 60-57 victory over Montana Monday night in the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.... more
406 Mom: Mommy and Me Book Club
By KIM S. - Prior to having kids I used to read a book every now and again. I was even in a book club. This winter I decided to restart the club but as a mommy and me book club. ... more