Refuge Building: Saving Green by Going Green

Alexa Calio, owner of Refuge Building, knows consumers are concerned with saving money. While people are convinced of the health benefits of using green products, they hesitate because they’re afraid it’s unaffordable. She wants to…

Bozeman has a Cell Phone Ban: What’s up with that ?

On November 28th, the Bozeman City Commission decided to ban the use of hand-held electronic devices by drivers of motor vehicles. Mayor Jeff Krauss was the only opposing vote to the measure. The passage of the law means that starting January 17th…

The Alternative Wellness Epicurean: Hill Botanical

The Alternative Wellness Epicurean: Potions and Lotions and Herbs, Oh My! Ok, I’ll admit it; I’m skeptical about herbs. They kind of make me nervous. They look weird and they sometimes smell weird. I’m not really sure how to buy them or how to…

Credit Card Fees: New Laws Protect Merchants and Consumers

Ever since credit cards first appeared on the scene back in the early 1960’s what merchants are legally allowed to charge, and what they are not allowed, has constantly changed. On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009…

All Businesses Have to Start Somewhere

You’d be surprised where some of the largest companies in the world started their businesses. Companies including Microsoft and Hewlett Packard bootstrapped and started out of their homes. So have many of the successful companies based in Bozeman…

New ReFi Options for Underwater Borrowers

For underwater borrowers, or those homeowners that owe more than their home is worth, there was some potentially good news lately. What is being called HARP 2.0, or the Home Affordable Refinance Program, is a set of changes that is being made to the…

We Are Still Ready for Some Football

Jack Thorsen – 10 Year Old Sports Blogger As everyone knows the #7 Bobcats lost to the Grizzlies 36-10. Thats not good. That makes them 7-1 in the Big Sky and 9-2 overall – the same with Montana. Was the cold a factor? It was only 7…

Remnants of Montana’s Historic Transportation System

With holiday travel upon us, it is interesting to consider how previous Montanans traveled throughout the state, region and nation to visit loved ones during this season of unpredictable weather. For those of us who drive to our destinations, it can…

Bozeman Boxing Champ Encourages Local Involvement

Bozemanite Amy Sowers is currently the best American female boxer in her 106 lb. flylight division. She earned that title this past March in Colorado Springs, CO. She is a soft spoken, charismatic, determined, and empowering woman. Her motivation and…