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Fairfield Sun Times
308 acres of farmland west of Four Corners conserved
West of Four Corners, 308 acres of prime farmland have been placed into a conservation easement in partnership with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. The Wheat Ridge Farm, operated by the Anderson family for over a century, is now permanently conserved as farmland. “Over 98 percent of the property has...
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Missoula, Bozeman leaders back new Montana green power plan
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy, the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman announced a joint filing on Tuesday, asking the Montana Public Service Commission to approve their proposed Green Power Program . The proposal would enable communities and businesses to support the development of a new renewable energy resource in Montana, while providing residential customers with a voluntary method to support these priorities. The filing laid out the program structure, including who could take part, how subscriptions and cost recovery would work, what customer protections would apply and how the program would be managed. It also stated that non-participating customers would not pay program costs. According to NorthWestern Energy, the application included a proposed tariff, subscription agreements and customer forms. It was submitted to the Montana Public Service Commission for review and consideration. NorthWestern Energy Director of Regulatory Affairs Charlie Lane explained how the filing marked a key point for the renewable energy effort. "The proposed Green Power Program reflects a practical, customer-driven approach that addresses evolving community interests and customer demand for additional renewable energy options while ensuring only participants bear any additional costs and receive the benefits of participation," Lane said. "NorthWestern Energy,
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QUALITY OF LIFE: How Quality of Life Is Shaping Site Selection
Communities engage in an amenities arms race for talent. Medium-sized cities with affordability, outdoor amenities and high quality of life are winning the race for talent attraction in the post-pandemic economy, according to a firm that tracks the movement and growth of knowledge workers. In its most recent Talent Attraction...
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Simms Hires a Patagonia Fly-Fishing Veteran to Run Global Sales
Simms Fishing Products has named Dexter “Dex” Levandoski its global sales leader, effective Sept. 15, per the company announcement carried by Fishing Tackle Retailer. Levandoski spent most of his 15-plus industry years at Patagonia, starting as a fly-fishing sales rep in the Northern Rockies and later leading the brand’s North American fly-fishing sales. He joins the Bozeman company from Poncho Outdoors, where he directed wholesale expansion. “Dex brings exactly the combination we were looking for — proven sales leadership, deep industry relationships and a deep connection to fishing,” Simms president Dave Mellon said in the announcement.
KBZK News
Chick-fil-A off 19th Avenue in Bozeman is under construction, set to open in early 2027
NBCMontana
Newly opened Montana Wool Lab works to support and improve state's sheep industry
BOZEMAN, Mont. — For decades, we've used synthetic materials made from chemicals of fossil fuels to manufacture clothing. But many consumers prefer material made of natural fibers. Wool used to be an essential material for apparel. In a sign of the times, Montana State University in Bozeman, has opened...
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Solving the mountain roofing challenge
Why mountain roofers are turning homeowners toward composite roofing for HOAs, townhomes and condos. Mountain roofing is not easy work. Snow stacks up. UV beats down. Wind pushes hard. Freeze-thaw cycles test every fastener, flashing detail and roof plane. That is why more condo associations, townhome communities and property managers in mountain markets are asking for roofing products that do more than just look good on day one.
Fairfield Sun Times
Joe’s Parkway Market: ‘It’s just hard to sustain a small business’ as Bozeman grows
Buyer, developer aims to open similar market in renovated space. Tara Wantulok is heartbroken. In August, she announced it was time for a family business and Bozeman staple of nearly 60 years, Joe’s Parkway Market, to close its familiar doors. She believes she put everything she could into the business, but the headwinds were too strong.
bigskyheadlines.com
Bozeman-Based Snowflake Delivers One of Its Strongest Quarters
Snowflake, the cloud-data company based in Bozeman, delivered one of its strongest quarters in recent years, sending shares sharply higher as investors responded to accelerating growth and stronger demand for its artificial-intelligence products. Shares of Snowflake jumped about 17% after the company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $1.55 billion, up...
KBZK News
Chimney fire forces evacuation of downtown Bozeman business
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Simms Names Dexter Levandoski Global Sales Leader
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Simms Fishing Products today announced the appointment of Dexter “Dex” Levandoski as Global Sales Leader, effective September 15. Levandoski brings 15+ years of experience in the fishing and outdoor industries, with a career built on trusted relationships with specialty retailers, industry partners and anglers. He spent the majority of his career with Patagonia, first as a fly-fishing sales representative across the Northern Rockies and ultimately leading North American sales for its fly-fishing business. Most recently, Levandoski joined Poncho Outdoors to spearhead the brand’s expansion into wholesale.
venturingangler.com
Simms Names Dexter Levandoski Global Sales Leader
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Simms Fishing Products today announced the appointment of Dexter “Dex” Levandoski as Global Sales Leader, effective September 15. Levandoski brings 15+ years of experience in the fishing and outdoor industries, with a career built on trusted relationships with specialty retailers, industry partners and anglers. He spent the majority of his career with Patagonia, first as a fly-fishing sales representative across the Northern Rockies and ultimately leading North American sales for its fly-fishing business. Most recently, Levandoski joined Poncho Outdoors to spearhead the brand’s expansion into wholesale.
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Stock local produce, wares with last Markets
Head outside while you still can! The farmers’ markets of Southwest Montana bring the locals together in Bozeman, Livingston and communities beyond. Read on to see where you can find garden-fresh produce, fantastic food, novelty items, live entertainment and more over the course of the coming months. Closing September...
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Leadership program for first-year business students at Montana State sees continued success
The day before fall semester classes began, a group of incoming Montana State University business students hiked the iconic “M” trail and continued forming connections with their peers. Step-by-step up the dirt trail, climbing over rocky slabs and through green forest, staff from the Jake Jabs College of...
KBZK News
Belgrade awarded a $1M grant that could allow cleanup of iconic grain elevator
Belgrade's 8-story Big Red Grain Elevator could soon find new life thanks to a $1M EPA grant. Late in its life, the now-white grain elevator served as a fertilizer facility, and this grant could be used to clean up that part of its life.