Business
Leader of the pack | Backpack maker eyes major expansion
BOZEMAN - As many businesses barely hang on during a worldwide recession, the owners of Mystery Ranch backpacks are eyeing an expansion.
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Have you heard? Food bank’s new home still taking shape
The concrete walls are up and the roof is on. The Billings Food Bank logos are embossed on the exterior of two walls. And the decking for the second floor at the Food Bank's warehouse is next.
Jul 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Entrepreneurs: Feet are windows to sole
Most people give no thought at all to their feet, until they start to hurt. Then, it's like the world's going to end.
Jul 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Missoula brewer’s mantra: Yes, we can
MISSOULA - The new canner at Big Sky Brewing Co. is the only one of its kind in the world, a revolution in the craft brewing industry.
Jul 04, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Sutton’s workers wrap it up
For 23 years, Sutton's Sportswear employees have designed catchy logos and advertising slogans and embroidered or printed the designs on hats, T-shirts or other clothing or paraphernalia. Company clients included resorts, companies, schools and sports teams across the U.S.
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Western home sales jump; prices still fall
LOS ANGELES - Home sales in the Western region of the country posted a 9 percent annual increase in May as homebuyers jumped on low interest rates and falling prices, according to two reports released recently.
Jun 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Have you heard: Sam's Club shapes up at Town Square
The masonry walls are up. The steel studs are framing the entrance. And heavy equipment operators are sculpting the grounds as Sam's Club takes shape off South Billings Boulevard and Interstate 90.
Jun 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Billings company offers romance of the West to visitors
Kenneth Bauerly, now 93, watched his five great-grandkids squirming and giggling as they got matched to a horse for a trail ride just east of Billings.
Jun 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Scientists race against wheat fungus
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Here's an idea for a science-fiction thriller: A virulent, mutating fungus capable of killing most of the world's wheat crop begins to spread, threatening famine and economic havoc. Scientists work feverishly to find genes for new varieties of wheat that can resist the …
Jun 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Entrepreneurs: Books, Web site help lawyer grow practice
If you get in a car accident and contact Billings attorney Solomon Neuhardt about filing a lawsuit, he might tell you to find another attorney.
Jun 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Eddie Bauer intends to keep stores open
NEW YORK - Struggling mall retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week but said a bidder already has agreed to keep the majority of its 371 stores open, honor gift cards and hold onto most employees.
Jun 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Entrepreneurs: Fitness center's new owners learn by doing
It's one of those ideas that seems so obvious you wonder why it took so long for someone to make it work.
Jun 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Downtown Missoula Starbucks to close
MISSOULA - News about the Starbucks at 420 N. Higgins Ave. closing is percolating downtown.
Jun 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Have you heard: Purchase of Saab called good news
Bob Morgan and his son, Todd Morgan, who own Dana Motors of Billings, said they welcome news that General Motors is selling its Saab line to an exclusive Swedish carmaker.
Jun 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
After a troubled decade, faded downtown hotel starting to shine with new ownership
Mike and Chris Nelson, the Billings brothers who bought the Northern Hotel, know they have just one shot to win back customers who used to stay at the historic downtown landmark.
Jun 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
