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Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Bozeman’s Stephanie Cole hired as new CEO of Red Ants Pants

Stephanie Cole, a fourth-generation Montanan from Bozeman, is the new chief executive officer of Red Ants Pants, the company announced Tuesday…Sarah Calhoun, Red Ants Pants’ founder and owner, will continue in her current role.

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ABC Fox MT: Bozeman’s Stephanie Cole hired as new CEO of Red Ants Pants

We’re thrilled to have Stephanie join the team as someone who deeply understands our roots and our mission and has the proven track record and vision necessary to take Red Ants Pants to the next level,” Calhoun said in the release. “I’m inspired by her fresh perspective, valuable skillset, and commitment to our core values. I’m looking forward to working side-by-side with her as we take the company to the next level.

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Meagher County Chronicle: Red Ants Pants Welcomes New CEO

A fourth-generation Montanan, Cole brings a wealth of experience in business leadership and team development. With a history of managing an Inc. 5000 company and collaborating with various global corporations, she is set to guide Red Ants Pants in its growth, success, and innovation in the years ahead.

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Travel + Leisure: The Locals’ Guide to Central and Eastern Montana Exploration

The thing that gets me about Montana is that there’s so much possibility to dream big. Someone once said, ‘You don’t build a business, you build people. And the people build the business.’ If business isn’t personal and about personal connections, I would rather not be in business.” -Sarah Calhoun

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Montana State Unviversity-Extension: Featured Montanan: Sarah Calhoun

There haven’t always been work pants for women. Even in the early 2000s, there were few options, and women working in industries like the trades and agriculture required tough clothes, but had to fit into pants designed for men. Sarah Calhoun was one of those women.

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Montana Business Spotlight: ‘Fun to see what’s possible’ with Red Ants Pants

“It’s arguably one of the most recognizable local businesses in the state of Montana, but drive too quickly down Main Street in Sulphur Springs and you just might miss the sign – the yellow rectangle with the funky font and the five red insects crawling along the bottom border.”

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Montana Family Farms: local women contributing to the backbone of the economy

“In a place like White Sulphur there’s women doing work all of the work all of the time right next to the man. There’s not a lot of ranch chores or projects that are gender specific. Everyone pitches in and gets the job done.”

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Fire Within Winners Announced

The Great Falls Development Authority hosted the 2022 Fire Within awards on May 19. The annual awards honor women in business with the Inspire Awards going to female business owners who have five or more successful years in business and have mentored at least one other entrepreneur. Sarah Calhoun was honored to receive a 2022 Inspire Award!

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Montana Secretary of State: Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visits White Sulphur Springs businesses, election officials, and students

“Sarah Calhoun and Red Ants Pants are a true Montana success story and an example of how a dream can become a reality,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “Along with the charming clothing line and the famous music festival, Calhoun’s work to create opportunities for women and efforts to bring revenue to the area are incredible.”

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