Montana Business

"A lot of stars just lined up," Robin said. "It seemed like a good fit, turning Montana products into something tasty."

Seven years later, the couple birthed another baby. It’s called Willie’s Distillery.

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"Mamalode is bursting at the seams and having an office gives us a home for business operations and allows for greater collaboration among our talented staff," said Elke Govertsen, entrepreneur and founder of Mamalode. "We are very excited to share work space with other entrepreneurs and to team up with The University of Montana to support economic development."

"I am extremely proud of the work our company has done to help Montana’s small businesses over the last year. We recognize the importance small businesses have on the state’s economy. Our mission is to stimulate growth and expansion of small business and employment in Montana and we take that mission seriously." Linda Kindrick, Executive Director of MCFC

The public hearing on Mountain Water’s request is going to draw attention, Kavulla says, because ratepayers are currently forbidden from learning how much many state-regulated utilities pay their executives. That means the public won’t be allowed to participate in a discussion about the role executive compensation plays in rate setting. "Literally, the press and the public will have to be cleared from the room," Kavulla says.

"Spika Welding and Manufacturing is doing amazing work in the Heart of Montana," said Webb Brown, President/CEO of the State Chamber. "Their maintenance stands for aerospace and military applications are a great example of new manufacturing in Montana."

Western Montana’s largest single employer, UM, is planning for potential budget cuts in the next fiscal year. Reductions to the General Fund, which is comprised of state allocations and tuition revenue, may force school administration to eliminate certain jobs, classes or services — austerity measures sure to trickle across town.

Montana Senator Max Baucus says he’s going to keep fighting a move to impose a nationwide Internet sales tax, saying the move would create a complicated mess for Montana business.

According to some experts, in Montana, women are paid on average only 73 cents on the dollar compared to men.