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Billings Gazette: Guest Opinion Buying Made in USA makes sense for economy
Some days I wonder if I were truly cut out for capitalism, as I don’t like pushing products. But when we can weave values into our products, and pride into our communities, then heck yeah, I’m a capitalist.
Learn moreMontana Standard Guest Opinion As you Christmas shop, buy items made in USA
Keeping our manufacturing on US soil not only creates jobs and strengthens our business relationships and local economies, but it does something else that may be even more important. It helps build pride. Pride in our work and in our craftsmanship, pride in our working neighborhoods, and pride in ourselves.
Learn moreKTBS Louisiana: Entrepreneur encourages Louisiana farm women to pursue their dreams
Women are wrangling cattle, driving tractors and managing agricultural businesses – and now several agencies in Louisiana are helping them network to grow their ventures.
Learn moreExplore Big Sky: First annual BZN International Film Festival kicks off June 7
Festival-goers are also invited to participate in a Seed & Spark pitching seminar, and explore the nuances of filming in Montana. Montana films in the festival include “Bella Vista,” “Consexual,” “Montana Vets, Montana Waters,” “Willow Creek Road,” “Love Stuck,” “Red Ants Pants,” “We the Conquerers,” and “Tiny Homes: A Housing First Solution?”
Learn moreBozeman Daily Chronicle: BZN International Film Festival spotlights films on Montana, women and environment
“Red Ants Pants,” a short documentary on the Montana woman who started the clothing company and music festival. Saturday, 10:15 a.m., Hager Auditorium.
Learn moreFlathead Beacon: Lessons from the Road – What I learned about business and people from traveling the country with Sarah Calhoun of Red Ants Pants
Recently I was asked how I got started in the craft brewing business. I replied: pants. Specifically: Red Ants Pants. Likely you’ve heard of this Montana business that started with a very simple but important mission: make work pants for women that fit women’s bodies, function for hard work, and look good, too. Sarah Calhoun started the company in 2006 in the small ranching town of White Sulphur Springs, and I met her a few years later at one of her pants parties.
Learn moreMissoulian: Guest Column: Where ‘neighbor’ is a verb
Whether it is the rancher who organizes a team roping to raise money for his neighbor who has cancer, or the bake sale that raises enough money for the widow who needs help with funeral expenses, we as neighbors help each other out. We need each other. And it makes us a lot stronger together. So, a big thank-you to the community of Jordan for redefining “neighbor” for us. And may we continue “neighboring” in all of our communities, large or small.
Learn moreOutside: Summer’s Best Workwear for Men and Women
Red Ants Pants Original Work Pants – The top reasons these are a cult favorite among female ranchers: supple 12-ounce canvas, ample pockets, and fits for narrow and wide hips in sizes from 0 to 22.
Learn moreMSU Billings: 2018 Montana Business Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The 2018 inductees are Sarah Calhoun, Bill Ballard, and Bob and Penni Nance.
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