Business
Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO retiring after 36 years
HELENA — The chief executive officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is retiring after 36 years with the company.
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Stillwater Mining buying Toronto metals company
Stillwater Mining Co. is buying Marathon PGM Corp. for $118 million to gain control of the Canadian company's Ontario precious metals reserve and other properties, the companies announced Tuesday.
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Personal income in Billings drops 1.9%
MISSOULA — Billings residents earned less money in 2009 than in the previous year, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Mid-town makeover
In 1972, the Plaza West Dental building at 1537 Avenue D., was considered advanced for its time — modern architecture in Billings.
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Entrepreneurs: Local salon evolving, expanding as a business
Starting your own business, it turns out, is not the hard part.
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RMC Flight has been selected for the 2010 Best of Laurel Award
Rocky Mountain College Flight has been selected for the 2010 Best of Laurel Award in the Aircraft Schools category by the U.S. Commerce Association. The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA iden…
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Prudential financial professional completes educational program
Michael Ray, financial professional with Prudential Financial in Billings, recently completed “Prudential Special Needs Solutions…For All Ages,” an educational program hosted by the company in Chicago. Ray’s office is located in the Wells Fargo Center, 175 N. 27th, Suite 903. He c…
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Brown named as Billings branch manager
Shaun Brown has been named the Morrison-Maierle Systems Corporation Billings branch manager. Brown joined MMSC-Billings in 2002. He has 19 years experience working in and managing Windows networks and tech-nology projects. His certifications include CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Microsof…
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Holle promoted to director of finance and accounting at Sanderson Stewart
Mark Holle, CPA, was recently promoted to director of finance and accounting at Sanderson Stewart, a Billings-based engineering and community development services firm. Holle has been with the firm six years, and previously held the position of controller. In his new role, Holle will be r…
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Campbell appointed executive director of Yellowstone CASA
Angela R. Campbell has been appointed the new executive director of Yellowstone CASA. Yellowstone CASA provides volunteer court appointed advocates to work on behalf of abused and neglected children in Yellowstone County, the 13th Judicial District. Advocates work to support and promote t…
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From the Wire
Columns
Have you heard: Hamburger shop to go downtown
Moving from Southern California to Billings to help your son and his wife open a restaurant takes real dedication, especially if the move included living through a tough winter in Montana.
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Human Resources: Careful planning can curb wage and hour complaints
Wage and hour lawsuits are on the rise and that makes this a good time for employers to review their policies and practices to ensure that they are in compliance. The United States Department of Labor has beefed up its enforcement operations. The Wage & Hour Division of the U.S. Depar…
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Sales Moves: Effective note taking makes a seminar worthwhile
You're at a seminar.
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Strategies for Success: Sometimes business owners have to trust employees
During a visit to a business owner last week, I started talking with the owner's office manager. This woman has been the office manager for several years and by all accords, including that of the business owner, has done an outstanding job of managing the office and administra-tive parts …
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Marketing Cooler: In marketing, it really isn't all about you
When you begin a marketing initiative, odds are you do it with one thing in mind: convincing your customers to take action. Doing that may require several steps, beginning with a branding campaign to educate them about your business and bring your name to their attention, followed by a se…
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Monthly Features
Feeling burned: Tanning salon owners say health reform bill targets their business
Owners of tanning salons say their industry got burned when Congress approved a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning as part of the health care reform bill that passed last March.
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Making it in Montana: Time2Savor's pies just like homemade
Lura Hale and Michele Rafter, owners of a pie company named Time2Savor, are flattered whenever a busy cook tries to pass off one of their frozen pies as home-made.
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Construction Zone: New clubhouse at Hilands Golf Club is classically elegant
Tucked away off tree-lined Poly Drive, a 45 acre emerald island sits in the middle of the city.
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