Montana Business

The concrete homes are built by the Montana-based company EverLog Systems, which is headed by former University of Utah quarterback Stewart Hansen. He said the idea was inspired by wildfires 12 years ago that claimed hundreds of Montana homes.

"We’re now to the point where absent some strong, unanticipated external forces or some dramatic event to occur, we expect to see visitation this year somewhere at or above the 3 million mark."

But how did this New Englander end up in White Sulphur Springs? You can thank famed Montana author Ivan Doig for that.

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"This line is utterly emblematic of Bozeman. Every pack and every piece of gear I’ve built has had Bozeman, Montana, next to the company name."

"It’s encouraging to see these leading companies use their market influence to reduce dependence on petroleum-based plastics. We hope other companies will follow their lead," says Erin Simon, senior program officer of packaging for World Wildlife Fund, in a statement.

Bozeman SCORE Chapter #263 is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary and continues to provide one-on-one counseling to businesses, start-ups, and non-profits at no charge.

It’s an opportunity to get out of a home office, meet with clients, or find some peace and quiet. One block from the University of Montana, the space is located in the loft of the Market (formally Freddy’s Feed and Read).

"I’m the only one in Montana who’s doing this," said Wayne James, owner of Polytech International.

"These deals send a strong message that Montana is the place to go for the best quality goods," Baucus said.