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A double-edged knife: Missoula knife company purchases sale barn; keeps cattle moving

Josh Smith of Frenchtown, Mont., owner of Montana Knife Company purchased the 27-acre property west of Missoula, Mont., that was formerly the Five Valleys Livestock Auction last spring. The final livestock sale was held in May, and on June 1, he started construction of a new 50,000 square-foot facility to house his booming knife production company.

Auditors say state property tax rolls have missed $1.2 billion of new construction

The Montana Department of Revenue, responsible for maintaining the property listings used to calculate property tax bills, is losing track of hundreds of millions of dollars a year in new construction as it struggles to keep its data updated, according to a study published Thursday by legislative auditors.

A True legend of the American West, Arnold “Smoke” Elser – The Cowboy and The Immigrant

For 50 years, one of the last living (and working) legends of the American West, Arnold “Smoke” Elser, made camp here. Now at age 90, Smoke is well-known beyond Montana as an award-winning outfitter, horse and mule packer, teacher, and conservationist. Our unlikely friendship brought me to the top of this mountain, changed my life, and gave the world his stories.

Welcome to the December Edition of Biowire – The Montana Bioscience Alliance

This month’s issue is packed with upcoming events and resources that will help shape the future of bioscience in Big Sky Country.

Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Grant Supporting Montana-Based Film Projects and Filmmakers

The Montana Department of Commerce announces the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant, aimed at fostering growth and opportunities for Montana-based projects. The program closes for applications on Feb. 7, 2025. Awardees will receive financial support for feature films, television series, short-form content or other projects that utilize Montana’s unique landscapes, culture and talent.

How the 17th-Century ‘Mews’ Could Make 21st-Century Suburbs More Walkable

A new development in Texas is repurposing an old idea to make constant driving optional.

UM Business Class Pairs Data Analytics With Beer

Each fall semester, Chandler breaks his class into groups who work to answer different questions using the sales data. The analysis helped the Dram Shop track their business through the COVID-19 pandemic, develop the Dram Fam customer club and make price changes.

A sound idea: Big Sky EDA podcast highlights locals doing good

The EDA-sponsored podcast, known as “The Vault” because it is recorded in an old bank vault, is nearly three years old. The 70th episode will air this week.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 18

The Weekly Roundup is designed to be simple, easy to digest and informative – just the information you need. We know you’re busy, so we’re giving you access to more information without adding more emails to your inbox.