Montana Business

Thompson describes himself as a "bearings-and-seals kind of guy," who thinks in terms of "stainless steel, Teflon and aluminum." But while he is comfortable with engineering, he’s beginning to better understand hash browns.

"Montana is a great place to do business. We know each other, we care about each other and what we do here is very, very important."

North Star is a fixed base operation, which means it provides services to transient aircraft and their owners and passengers, along with destination aircraft flying to Hamilton and local pilots who rent or own airplanes at hangars at the airport.

I would like to suggest that you, Mr. President, pull together a cross-section of young Americans for a week long brainstorming retreat to ask what steps they see as necessary to build community amongst our nation.

Shortgrass launches about 20 websites a year, but "this one was a bit more interesting with trendy web elements like Twitter and Facebook integrated, and involving national celebrities," Shortgrass owner Doug Ormseth said.

New program will be available in early 2011 for small, women-owned firms

"This is a terrific example of how the Recovery Act is creating good-paying jobs by investing in on-the-ground Montana innovation. Getting rid of biomass by turning it into usable energy is a win-win, which is why it’s a big part of my Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. These are exactly the kind of Montana jobs I’m proud to support." Senator Jon Tester

The Montana Chamber of Commerce is the state’s leading business advocate, representing more than 1,500 business members and approximately 35,000 employees across Big Sky Country on state and federal issues.

A home energy audit is often used to identify cost effective ways to improve the health, safety, comfort and efficiency of buildings.

"What we’re hoping to do is draw people from the Rocky Mountain West," Senft said. "The push for this certification and this kind of training is going to explode."