Montana Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of ‘The Coolest Thing Made in Montana’ Manufacturing Competition -Rattlesnake Cable Company and Nomad Global Communications Systems (GCS).

HELENA, Mont. – October 8, 2024 – The Montana Chamber of Commerce is proud to
announce the winners of “The Coolest Thing Made in Montana” contest, a program
created to celebrate and promote the innovation, craftsmanship, and economic impact
of Montana’s thriving manufacturing industry. After three rounds of voting and over
15,000 votes cast from Montanans across the state, two outstanding companies have
been named winners in the small and large business categories: Rattlesnake Cable
Company and Nomad Global Communications Systems (GCS).

Small Business Winner: Missoula-based Rattlesnake Cable Company with four full-time
employees, claimed victory in the small business category. Specializing in high-quality,
custom hand-made guitar cables, Rattlesnake Cable Company is driven by the belief
that every musician deserves exceptional equipment paired with equally outstanding
customer service. Known for its premium craftsmanship and dedication to serving
musicians around the world, the company has become a go-to brand for those seeking
reliable and durable stage and studio cables.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as The Coolest Thing Made in Montana’s small
business category,” said Hank Donovan, Co-Owner/Co-Founder of Rattlesnake Cable
Company. “Our mission is to not only provide the best cables but to build strong
relationships with our customers. This award is a testament to the hard work and
passion we put into every product.”

Large Business Winner: Nomad GCS in Columbia Falls earned the top honor in the
large business category. With a workforce of over 300 skilled professionals, the
company engineers and manufactures cutting-edge Connected Mobile Operations
Centers (CMOCs) for defense, public safety, emergency operations, and telco
organizations worldwide. Nomad’s Tactical Command Vehicle (TCV) is a unique concept
in the industry, designed with satellite and cellular connectivity, high ground clearance
for off-pavement performance, and Nomad Total Command™ (NTC) software for
vehicle management and automation. Trusted by federal, state, local, and private sector
customers alike, the TCV reflects Montana’s spirit of innovation, ingenuity, and
resilience.

“To be named ‘The Coolest Thing Made in Montana’ by a large business is an honor,”
Nomad CEO Will Schmautz said. “Our Tactical Command Vehicle, and every customer
solution delivered, represents the best of Montana engineering and manufacturing.
Knowing that people statewide recognize our work is humbling, and a testament to the
efforts of our stellar team for over two decades.”