Story Mill: Community Garden

Mon. Jul. 11th, 2011

One of the most endangered historic places in Montana is in our own back yard. Built in 1883 by pioneer Nelson Story, the Story Mill used to be the largest employer in the Gallatin Valley and the pride of Bozeman. Now it sits dormant, shattered…

$24.99 iPhone Plans? Straight Up! Next to Aspen Motors? You Bet!

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

My cell phone is a dumb phone. Nothing fancy about it. I want a smart phone. $24.99 a month nationwide? Then enters Kevin at iWireless located on Main Street next to Aspen Motors, across from Safeway. Located where? The car dealership? Cars or…

A True Small Town Setting: Willow Creek

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

Are we there yet? Willow Creek is tucked in the backdrop of the Tobacco Root Mountains with a view of the 10,604 foot Hollowtop Mountain. The distant horizon is snow capped mountains with green pasture land and roaming cattle grazing through the lush…

Should Montana be a “Right to Work” state?

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

Currently in the United States there are 22 “Right to Work” states. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota…

Oh No, the Fishing Has All Gone to Carp

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

So for those of you who pay attention to my ramblings from time to time, you’ve surely heard me tout the wonderful golden exotic treasure that is only so fittingly named the Common Carp. Every year when it starts to get a little warmer outside…

Cafe Francais Des Arts: OOH LA LA

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

Get this straight: I like this place. A lot. So much, in fact, I awoke last week in a Virginia Beach hotel longing for one of the pastries from Café Francais. Stuck with an unappetizing assortment of chain restaurants, I opted-out of breakfast…

Eat Like a Local : Recipe For Simple Summer Sandwiches

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

Here’s a fantastic company-pleasing favorite–featuring locally made bread with Montana flour–that’s big on taste and light on ingredients. With a deli salad, a side of sweet potato fries, and a cold beer, this meal is on the…

Montana Mex

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

A few facts about Montana Mex llc. - Kitchen located in Livingston, MT - Use reusable, dishwasher safe containers - Committed to supporting local companies - Chef and Co owner Eduardo Garcia - Grown in Montana from Caribbean roots -  Renowned Chef…

Troy Collin

Fri. Jul. 1st, 2011

Mastering the truest form of impressionistic art by pouring his heart onto canvas, Troy Collin’s vision and faith have danced with color and technique, changing the spiritual temperature of galleries and homes nationwide. Nurturing creativity…

Bridger Clinic is now Bridgercare

Fri. Jun. 24th, 2011

Bozeman’s Bridger Clinic Changes Name: Bridgercare   In our continuing commitment to serve an expanding client base, we have adopted a new name, Bridgercare. We believe this reflects our comprehensive mission, which is to provide…

MontanaPBS Wins Audio Emmy

Fri. Jun. 24th, 2011

Bozeman- Montana PBS’s audio director for “11th & Grant with Eric Funk” won a 2011 Emmy for his work on that show. Jeremiah Slovarp won the Emmy in the Audio category for his work on the episode featuring local singer/songwriter Wade…

Bozeman Wins $10,00 for Gallatin Lion’s Club Fireworks

Tue. Jun. 21st, 2011

You may have seen the article in the Chronicle about the Gallatin Empire Lion’s Clubs attempt to secure a $10,000 grant from Liberty Mutual.  A simple contest on-line, gave 10 cities a chance at $10,000 to help pay for their fireworks…

Sweet Pea Festival Announces Tshirt Design Winners

Mon. Jun. 20th, 2011

This year there were 46 entries in Category 1 (ages 5-13) and 21 entries in Category 2 (ages14+). Karen Phillips, a 6th grader at Sacajawea Middle School, has won the 2011 Children’s Category for T-shirt Design (Ages 13 and under) with her design…

New certificates offered through Gallatin College

Sat. Jun. 11th, 2011

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – The Montana Board of Regents has approved medical assistant and bookkeeping certificate programs to be offered through Gallatin College Programs this fall. Applications are now being accepted. Both programs lead…

Emerson Garden Tour Nominations

Sat. Jun. 11th, 2011

The Emerson Garden Tour showcases vegetable gardens and fall harvest plantings. It takes place on August 19th and 20th. Dates have been changed from June to August to provide more time for growing. Nominations and suggestions for gardens are now…

Real Estate Market Update

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

Many of you may have heard by now, but sales in the Real Estate market in Bozeman are starting to increase. Things are certainly busier; on multiple weekends I’ve taken buyers out to look at properties and run into other buyers and their agent at…

Worst Business Mistakes

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

In my 40 plus years of business study I’ve come across some common mistakes that make me scratch my head and really question the decision makers of these companies and industries. These are not just mistakes that are common to the Gallatin Valley…

The Salmonfly Hatch: More than Myth and Lore

Wed. Jun. 1st, 2011

For many fishermen around the world the famous Montana Salmonfly hatch is as much about myth and lore as it is about actually getting a chance to fish “The Hatch.” Many will spend a lifetime dreaming and reading up on the hatch only to travel…