The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Missoula’s Rising Tide for Business Ventures

Starting a new business or looking to grow your existing one? Well, you might want to put Missoula, Montana, on your radar.... more

4 Elements That Makes Montana a Prime State to Start a Business

If Montana is on your list of possible places to incorporate your startup, check out these four elements that make it a prime location to do so. ... more

It’s Business as Usual in Missoula

Keep reading to understand how businesses in Missoula are coping in the post-pandemic era. ... more

Targeted New Economic District Expected To Improve Infrastructure At Wye West of Missoula

Industrial development is the key to economic growth in any region. However, it involves many processes, including planning and development, procurement, designing, and construction. ... more

COVID-19 Update in Downtown Missoula

As our country and our community quiets itself in an effort to “reduce the curve”, we are all concerned about how this worldwide pandemic will play out, both globally and locally. We are reminded to slow do... more

How to Start a Franchise Business?

We have come up with seven steps to start a franchise business. So, let’s get started, and take a look at them, one by one.... more

Montana’s Farmers Fear Being Caught in the US-China Trade War Crossfire

Farmers across Montana are increasingly concerned that the spillover of increased tariffs on wheat exports to China could have devastating consequences on their businesses.... more

Customers For Life Are Often Made, Rather Than Found

By MARK RIFFEY - On their worst day, what can you do to make your customer's situation better, less frustrating, and memorable in a positive way?... more

How Important Small Business is for Local Economics

The spirit of entrepreneurism has really made a huge impact to the local economy, providing jobs and improving the quality of life for locals.... more

Learning From Our History: Keeping Missoula Workplaces Safe

As local business owners and employees, there are things we can all do to continue making Missoula safe for all workers.... more

Enhancing Construction Efficiency

The construction industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that relies on a multitude of tools and equipment to ensure efficient and high-quality project execution. One such piece of equipment that has gai... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 25

Featured Jobs: A maintenance Lead, Bookkeeper, Overnight Baker, Cook and RV Camp Host, Bartender, Medicaid applicaitons Coordinator, Custodian and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 18

Featured Jobs: Government Affairs Director, Lawn Maintenance and Ladscape Worker,Manager, Maintenance Lead, Administrative Assistant and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 11

Featured Jobs: A Respite Provider, Concrete-Pump Operator, Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Shuttle Drivers, Reservation Agents and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 27

Featured Jobs: An HVAC/Refrigeration Tech, Warehouse Laborers, Production Tech, Custodian, Early Childhood Teacher, Customer Service Manger, Administrative Assistant and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 20

Featured Jobs: A Human Resources Manager, Laborer, Finance Manager, Yard Worker/Car Dismantler, Fleet/Facilities Superintendent, Emergency Services Dispatcher, and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 13

Featured Jobs: A Bicycle Sales Associate, Residential Housekeepers, Concrete Batch Plant Operator, Truck Dispatcher, Truck Drivers, Mechanic and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of June 6

Featured Jobs: An Applications Engineer, Production Workers, Sharpeners, a Registered Nurse, Attorney, Housekeepers, Roofer/Shingler, Customer Service Rep and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 30

Featured Jobs: A full-time HVAC Sales Position, Route Driver, Office Assistant, Hardlines and Firearms Department Manager, Mow Crews, Deli Worker, Bakery Worker, Meat Cutter and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 23

Featured Jobs: Wildland Firefighters, Engine Bosses, Fuel Truck Driver, Water Tender Truck Operator, Junior Recreation Facilitator, Machine Maintenance Worker and more!... more

Building a Career: Students Can Learn a Trade AND Get Paid

By CHERY SAYBOL-Missoula high school students who are poised to finish their junior year have a chance to work this summer and lay a foundation for a job after graduation.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 16

Featured Jobs: A research architectural historian, bank teller, telephone clerk, parking maintenance supervisor, warehouse/delivery driver, census surveyors & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 9

Featured Jobs: An Assistant Pastry Chef, Graphic Designe, Director promoting school readiness, Laborer, Assembly Worker, Cooks & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of May 1

Featured Jobs: A Senior Payroll Manager, Lube Technician, AR/Collections Clerk, Employment Consultant, Delivery Person, Deli Manager, Housekeeper, & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 25

Featured Jobs: A PT AR/Collections Clerk, Dock Worker/Forklift Driver, Pick-up and Delivery Driver, 2 Administrative Assistants, a Patient Access Specialst & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 18

Featured Jobs: A Help Desk Engineer, Grounds Worker, PCAs or CNAs, Scheduling Coordinator, Psychometrist, Information/Referral Specialst, PT Office Help & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 11

Featured Jobs: An Estimator, Operations Manager/Trainee, Lawn Technicians, Housekeepers, Travel Counselors & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of April 4

Featured Jobs: An Elementary School Paraprofessional, Receptionist/Legal Assistant, Operations and Program Director, Lawnmowers, Recording Clerk, CNA, Senior Accounting Clerk & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 28

Featured Jobs: A Receptionist, Logging Truck Driver, Office Manager, Night Auditor, Travel Counselors, Executive Director to promote school readiness in preschool age children and More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 21

Featured Jobs: A Hospital Receptionist, Weed Education Assistant and Youth Crew Leader, Caregiver, Nutrition Associate, Sandblaster/Powder Coat Painter, HCAs, PCAs, HHAs, and CNAs and More!... more

Employers: REGISTER NOW for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair

Skills and talent available! Employers - Register Now for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair, Thursday, April 28 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of March 7

Featured Jobs: A Care Coordinator Supervisor, Irrigation Repair Technician, Part-Time Office Job, Forestry Worker. Office Clerk, Care Givers & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 29

Featured Jobs: Two Attorneys, a part-time Receptionist, a full-time Laborer, Public Safety Communications Officer, Janitorial Help, Sales Clerk, Ernichment Coordinator & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 22

Featured Jobs: An Executive Sous Chef, Young Family Advocate, Night Auditor, Housekeeper, Resource Specialist, Mechanic, Delivery Driver, Receptionist/Admin Assistant & More!... more

Shake Off the Winter Blues and Try Some Brews

Come and enjoy the sixth annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, Feb.19, from 5-9 pm. Featuring 40 plus winter brews from Montana only breweries, food, entertainment & more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 15

Featured Jobs: A Human Resource Assistant, Concrete Pump Operator, Chef/Restaurant Manager Program Director, Field Rep/Runner, Assembly Workers, Floor Tech/Custodian & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 8

Featured Jobs: A DevOps System/Software Engineer, Executive Director, Substitute Para Educator, Teacher, Nurse and Kitchen Helper, Senior Magento Developer & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 1

Featured Jobs: Office Assistant, IT Support Tech, Bank Teller, Personal Care Attendant, Outreach Coordinator, Shipping & Receiving, Church Administrator & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 25

Featured Jobs: Youth Counselor, Guest Services/Front Desk, Safety Manager, Application and Research Chemist, Quality Assistant, Mainenance/House Person, Breakfast Attendant & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 11

Featured Jobs: A Medical Assistant/Scribe, CNC Plasma/Torch Operator, Car Rental Sales Agent, Store Merchandiser, Car Salesperson, CDL Truck Driver, Assembly Line Worker, and more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 4

Featured Jobs: An Excavation Leader, Youth Case Manager, Lead Wildnerness Field Staff, Industrial Sandblaster and Painter, Welder, Housekeeper & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 28

Featured Jobs: An Administrative Assistant, CNA or PCA, Housekeepers, Night Auditor, Desk Clerk, Senior Zoologist, & More!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 21

Featured Jobs: A Merchandise Associate, Delivery Driver and Salesperson, Membership Director, Security Officer, Life Enrichment Coordinator & More! ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 14

Featured Jobs: A legal assistant , paralegal, manager/bookeeper, line/prep cook and customer service agent, over-the-road truck driver, wildland firefighters & more.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 7

Featured Jobs: A parking Services Director, Restaurant Team Members, Store Merchandiser, Sales & Marketing Assistant, Shipping & Recieving Clerk, Financial Specialist & more.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 30

Featured Jobs: An Insulation Installer/Driver, Auto Detailer, Production Team Member, Treatment Services Technician, Respite Provider, Administrative Assistant, and more.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 23

Featured Jobs: A Human Resources Generalist, Administrative Assistant, Lead Teacher, Accounting Clerk, Legal Assistant/Paralegal and more.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 16

Featured Jobs: A Marketing Director, Inventory Clerk, TIG Welder, Deputy Coordinator of Disaster and Emergency Services, General Laborers, An Adult and Youth Case Manager, & more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 9

Featured Jobs: Permanent Fire Positions with the Northern Rockies Region of the Forest Service, Substitute workers, a Full-time Recreation specialist & more!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 2

Featured Jobs: A Registered Nurse, Salesperson for Manufactured Homes, Roofing Laborer, Library Page, Delinquent Collection/Treasurer & more!... more