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Business conference stresses attributes of Bitterroot’s changing economy

Gus Johnson’s 28-year-old landscaping business employs upwards of 60 people, while Glenn Gilmore’s blacksmith shop is a one-man operation. But like almost every business owner in Ravalli County, Gilmore and Johnson struggle to stay afloat in a rapidly changing economy.

The two were joined Tuesday by more than 100 other free-enterprise advocates, including a funeral director, a wine maker, a computer tutor, builders, Realtors and appraisers, in a conference organized to provide practical support to Bitterroot businesses.

Co-sponsored by Farmers State Bank, Maverick Marketing Group, Montana Community Development Corp. and Montana Small Business Development Center, the day-long conference addressed topics such as economic dynamics, effective marketing and advertising, taking the mystery out of financial statements, and making the most of what Montana has to offer.

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"We’ve all heard the reasons why businesses won’t make it here – low population, big geography and very little venture capital," he said. "But I believe we’re a source for competitive advantages that make it easier to do business in Montana." Tom McMakin

By ROD DANIEL Staff Reporter

Full Story: http://www.ravallinews.com/articles/2005/02/09/bitterroot/50-biz.txt

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