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Stockman Makes Staff Changes
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 08:34
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Roxanne Sullivan has moved to the Stockman Bank Downtown office, 4th and Broadway, to resume her responsibilities as a commercial loan officer. She will continue to develop financing packages to fit the needs of each business client, as well as servicing new and existing commercial loan relationships.
Stockman Bank Recognized as Top Performing Bank
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Stockman Bank was recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as one of the top 20 industry performers in 2011 for Community Banks with more than $500 million in assets. Stockman Bank has received this distinction numerous times since recognition began in 1998.
Billings Companies Plans Expansion, New Hires
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Three Billings companies are applying for grants from the Big Sky Trust Fund. The applications were approved the Big Sky Economic Development Authority (EDA) at their most recent board meeting. The state Department of Commerce must now approve the applications.
The grants reimburse companies for expansions which result in the hiring new employees. The applicants include Earnest Health Incorporated, Anvil Corporation, and Canadian American Structured Solutions (CASS).
Retiree Pursues New Passion
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- Created on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 15:26
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A quaint, old fashioned styled, yet contemporary, handmade two-wheeled cart is what catches the eye on the corner of South 37th and 1st Avenue South in Billings. It's a smaller-than-scale, made-to-order, curio-styled patio piece built by Glenn Beall. Originally from Roberts, Mt. and former owner of his own framing and carpentry business in Colorado, Beall started designing lawn picnic tables around 1981 when he contracted with the Village Resort, at Breckenridge, CO., and for the Red Lodge Mountain Ski Lodge, near Red Lodge.
Energy Days at the Fair Promises Unique Opportunities
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- Created on Friday, 20 July 2012 12:50
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Energy Day will be a new feature at Montana Fair this year, one that will, undoubtedly, be continued in the future.
Focusing some attention, at Montana Fair, on what is fast becoming a significant base of the local economy, seemed like an idea whose time had come to Montana Fair planners. Forming a collaboration with Metra Park, the Billings Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky EDA, Montana Energy, and synergystation.com, Energy Day mushroomed so quickly that planners realized that more than timely, it is something that is long past due, and could prove to be one of the Fair's most popular features.
While Energy Day at the Fair is August 16, once open, it will remain open for the duration of the Fair through August 18. While it will be an unprecedented kind of exhibit, it will be more than just an exhibit; each day will be full of educational and fun events, and many opportunities for business people to connect with each other, and for job seekers to connect with potential employers and training.
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Montana Chamber Update June 15 2012
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DOR Proposing New Liquor Rules
The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) has proposed new rules for establishments serving liquor. The proposed rules can be viewed here: http:// www.mtrules.org/ gateway/ShowNoticeFile.asp?TID=4124. DOR is proposing to amend current rules and adopt new rules to increase the public's and licensees' understanding of liquor licensing laws. Their stated goal is to eliminate any potential confusion by applicants, licensees, and the public of the premises suitability requirements for each license type where alcoholic beverages may be served or sold for either on-premises consumption or off-premises consumption, and to reflect legislative changes
Environmental Reports Available
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports its 2012 303(d) list, part of the state's Water Quality Integrated Report, was approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Montana is one of only 10 states to have submitted the final list and report to EPA by the April 1st deadline. The final document, including appendices, attachment, GIS maps, and searchable electronic database, is available via the web at http://cwaic.mt.gov
The Environmental Quality Council office has available the latest edition of the Montana Index of Environmental Permits, a reference guide published by the EQC since 1976 that describes the permits and licenses required for activities that affect the state's environment. Go to:
http:// leg.mt. gov/ content/ publications/ environmental/ 2012-permit- index. pdf. If you have questions, or would like to order by phone, you can reach the EQC office at 444-3742.
F-15s Could Stay in Montana
A bill, approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee, would block transfers of planes and personnel for Air National Guard bases for a year and reject the Pentagon's request for another round of base closings. The action means the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) could retain its F-15 flying mission through fiscal year 2013. The Pentagon's budget plan to bring C-130 transport plans to the Great Falls unit on Gore Hill in fiscal year 2014 remains unchanged. Ironically, the bill was brought forward by the Texas Congressional delegation to prevent the transfer of the C-130s from their state.
Veteran KISS
As part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Chamber Foundation's "Hiring Our Heroes" program, world-renowned rock band KISS hired a veteran to serve as a roadie on its 2012 concert tour. Army veteran and longtime KISS fan Paul Jordan was selected after a review of 1,900 applications received by Hiring Our Heroes. To date, Hiring Our Heroes has hosted 176 hiring fairs in 48 states and the District of Columbia, helping close to 10,000 veterans and military spouses find employment. That includes working with the Montana Chamber of Commerce on three job fairs in the past and more in the future.
Committee Seeking Comment
The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee of the Montana Legislature is seeking public comment through June 29 on draft legislation in response to questions raised about rural electric cooperatives related to transparency, organization, and decision-making processes. The draft legislation is now available on the ETIC Web site at: http://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2011-2012/Energy-and-Telecommunications/Meeting-Documents/July-2012/LCet01.pdf.
The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee is also seeking public comment through June 29 on a draft report reviewing Montana's underground facility damage prevention program, also known as "one-call" or "call before you dig". The draft report is available at: http:// leg.mt.gov/ content/ Committees/ Interim/ 2011-2012/ Energy-and-Telecommunications/ Meeting-Documents/ July-2012/ DIGGING%20INTO%20ONECALL.pdf
Consultants Offer Services for Resort, Recreational Businesses
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- Created on Friday, 29 June 2012 18:57
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Resort Business Opportunities (RBO) and Recreational Partners, Billings, have announced a collaboration to bring together their expertise in buying, selling, and operating resort, vacation and outdoor recreation businesses. They have established a consulting firm to help clients buy, sell, improve and value campgrounds and other recreational businesses.
Resort Business Opportunities operates Go-RBO.com, the only online marketplace of resort and recreation businesses for sale around the U.S. Recreational Business Partners are widely respected business transaction consultants who specialize in recreation businesses.
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EDC Offers Business Start Up Kit
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- Created on Monday, 11 June 2012 09:14
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When starting a business, not many entrepreneurs think to ask themselves questions such as: How good am I at making decisions? Am I prepared if necessary to temporarily lower my standard of living until my business is firmly established? or How will my business affect your family?
