The Big Sky Business Journal is a family-owned and operated business based in Billings, Montana.
It was started by Dennis and Evelyn Pyburn in 1982, making it the first business publication in the state. It is the only independent business publication (not associated with daily newspapers) in the Montana.
The Montana Contractors Association announced that Marty Schuma has been elected as president for 2021.
Schuma is president of Dick Anderson Construction. He joined the firm in 1992 as a project manager and was named president in 2009. Schuma is DAC’s most senior LEED Accredited Professional, which testifies to the firm’s commitment to environmentally responsible design and construction. I...
The cost of workers’ comp in Montana will drop 14.6 percent as of July 1.
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, has approved a decrease in workers compensation loss costs.
The overall average decrease, which goes into effect on July 1, 2021, is 14.6 percent compared to last year’s drop of 8.1 percent. This decrease is the largest since 2019 at 17....
DIY?–Quit Counting on Government
Though it’s diminished somewhat, at one time the “Made in Montana” promotion was incredibly effective because it had a lot of support by local manufacturers and the public in general. When it comes to labeling meat products with the same message one has to wonder why its advocates need the government to make it happen. Just do it! Let consumers know. There a...
For Yellowstone County economic trends are expected to improve in 2021. How could they not?
Each major county in the state was given close scrutiny during the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) Montana Economic Outlook Seminar. Yellowstone County, the largest in terms of both population and size of its economy, is projected to regain its footing following the very negative econ...
Lea and Dennis Doherty plan to open Whitefish SuperWash during the week of February 8. The SuperWash includes a spot for every type of needed wash from pets to RVs. The SuperWash is located at 6354 US 93 South in Whitefish. The wash itself and the materials used to clean vehicles are all environmentally friendly.
Red Rooster, a home goods retail store in Missoula, has announced they are clo...
Liberty Named Head of Foundation
