Harrison
Harrison, MT · Business
Fairfield Sun Times
‘Inspired in the kitchen’: Local business Olivelle celebrates 20 years of olive oils, spice blends and balsamic vinegars
Brie Thompson has a long history of cooking with her mother, Michelle Schaeffer. Born and raised in Bozeman, Thompson and her family participated in cooking competitions at local fairs throughout her childhood. Schaeffer’s apple pie was a consistent winner, but she once won a national spam cook-off by burying the spam in her homemade pot pie.
KBZK News
Gallatin Crossing continues transformation with new retailers
KULR8
‘Land is life’: Springhill couple protects 138 acres with conservation easement
As development pressure mounts across the Gallatin Valley, Teyck and Barbara Weed have partnered with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust to protect their sprawling Springhill property north of Belgrade. The couple and GVLT recently completed a 138-acre voluntary conservation easement to keep the land clean, productive and accessible to wildlife, according to a Tuesday press release.
NBCMontana
Bozeman utility rates rise as city tackles major infrastructure costs
Bozeman, Mont. — Bozeman residents are facing higher utility costs as city leaders move forward with new rates and assessments tied to infrastructure needs, years of delayed increases and a major city facility project. For the average Bozeman homeowner, city officials estimate the combined impact of new utility rates...
KULR8
138 acres protected north of Belgrade
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has partnered with local landowners to complete a 138-acre conservation easement along the western slope of the Bridger Mountains 12 miles north of Belgrade. The land is adjacent to Springhill Cemetery and is owned by Walker Ten Eyck "Teyck" Weed III and his wife, Barbara...
bozemanmagazine.com
‘Hidden gem’: Montana State’s Bracken Center helping students find internships, job offers
BOZEMAN — Within the walls of Jabs Hall on Montana State University’s campus, scores of local business owners frequent networking nights held each semester to connect with employable students. Business classes equip students with the skills needed to succeed in professional employment. And the career-oriented Bracken Center —...
explorebigsky.com
Making it in Big Sky: Monica Hargis, owner of Laundry Liberator
For Monica Hargis, the road to owning a successful laundry business started with a $5 delivery fee. More than 11 years ago, Hargis launched Laundry Liberator after noticing a need among customers at the Bozeman laundromat where she worked. What began as an after-hours laundry delivery service has since grown into a 10-person operation serving families, small businesses, medical offices and property managers throughout Bozeman, Belgrade and Big Sky.
montanarightnow.com
‘Heartbreaking’: Livingston outdoor retailer Yellowstone Sporting Goods to close
LIVINGSTON—Locally owned outdoor store Yellowstone Sporting Goods announced it was going out of business in late July. Initially slated to switch locations, a delay in the move and a subsequent withdrawal of investment resulted in the permanent closure. “We did as much as we could for the community, but...
East Idaho News
Teton Auto Group drives into Montana with two-dealership acquisition
IDAHO FALLS — Teton Auto Group is expanding into Montana for the first time with the acquisition of two Bozeman car dealerships. The Idaho Falls-based company announced it has acquired Audi of Bozeman and Volkswagen of Bozeman. The deal became effective Aug. 10 and also marks the first time Teton Auto Group has added the Audi luxury brand to its portfolio. “This acquisition is an exciting milestone for our organization,” Teton Auto Group Chief Operating Officer Crystal Zmak said in a statement. “We’re not simply expanding our footprint — we’re welcoming an exceptional team that has already bui...
Char-Koosta News
Tenant unions grow ranks in the face of increasing rents, landlord issues
Across mobile home parks and apartment units, unions in Missoula and Bozeman aim for collective power. Two years ago, the residents of Travois Village mobile home park in Missoula were hit with a $200 monthly rent hike on the lots beneath their homes after a Texas-based company bought the park.
KULR8
‘Heartbreaking’: Livingston outdoor retailer Yellowstone Sporting Goods to close
LIVINGSTON—Locally owned outdoor store Yellowstone Sporting Goods announced it was going out of business in late July. Initially slated to switch locations, a delay in the move and a subsequent withdrawal of investment resulted in the permanent closure. “We did as much as we could for the community, but...