Montana Business

To create items that heed at least modest attention to fashion, Vim & Vigr, a compression-socks company located in Missoula, Mont., hires style-conscious designers who have worked at labels such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, said the company’s founder, Michelle Huie.

"I’m going to show them what I can do." – Kyong Kapalczynski

Dolce Clock was built by a business that uses it.

We no longer use spreadsheets.

"Steven helped me re-invent the user experience of IdeaMensch after many many years of doing the same thing. Steven is a very strong designer and developer but what sets him apart is his vision to create a great user experience."

Mario Schulzke — IdeaMensch

Missoula, Montana’s Elke Goversten of Mamalode http://mamalode.com/ tells us how she started her magazine with $400 she really didn’t have and how the WHY is more important than the what.

Through advances in technology and a team of incredible mentors, one Missoula man isn’t letting his lack of eyesight keep him down.

"I landed on the ‘social good apparel company’ because it seemed like the most logical way to philanthropically engage with nonprofits and causes and be able to donate money to them – and people are always buying clothes," said Ilgenfritz. "It also provides an engaging platform. That was the most inviting part of it – a desire to build something that could be a platform for my generation."

"We are pleased and excited to accept this award," said Don Bitz, a Triangle Board Member, who received the award on behalf of Triangle. "We have worked hard with our local leaders to ensure that our subscribers have access to advanced communications and the many benefits those services enable. We look forward to building on our success for many years to come."

"We’re excited to work with EMPLOYERS to emphasize the importance of safety in the workplace," said Webb Brown, president and chief executive officer, MCC. "This program will address a significant expense for Montana’s employers, as well as help our members reduce workplace injuries and the expense associated with workplace accidents."

It’s also good news for the loggers in the woods, the craftsmen working in the log yard and people who supply the industry with everything down to nuts and bolts.