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Thanks for Giving! A Message from the Executive Director As temperatures fall and the nights grow longer, our streets and workplaces continue to be filled with friendly greetings. We give each other distinctly Missoula greetings in the hustle and bustle. Warm smiles are shared by those who love our place, where rivers meet, at the base of Mount Sentinel. Let us remember to greet and thank the ancestors of this precious land. Whatever roots we bring to this holiday season, let us greet and thank those that speak different tongues and celebrate different holidays. Missoula is a place where people give. Missoulians give generously to help others. We give formally and informally, through art, volunteerism and service, by responding to emergencies such as the Mt. Jumbo avalanche, and by helping a stranger change a tire, which happened to me on the Hip Strip not long ago. Missoulians give to feed those who need food, to protect these mountains and rivers, and to support hundreds of nonprofits. Missoulians champion local businesses and help each other build the kind of community that regularly wins awards for being a great place to live. Missoulians give to create “a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices,” which is the mission of the Sustainable Business Council. At the SBC, we know that you will rise to the invitation of Giving Tuesday, a day of giving on December 2. We hope you’ll join us by posting an “UNselfie” on our Facebook page (“Sustainable Business Council”). Please share a photo letting us know what you give to create a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices for all Missoulians. Thank you, Missoula, for all you give!  Jenny Mish, MBA, PhD Executive Director Sustainable Business Council
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SBC BOARD MEMBERS Rod Austin Board Chair
Caroline Simms Board Secretary
Rebecca McClellan Board Member
Abe Risho Board Member
Joni Walker Board Vice Chair
Laurie Strand Bridgeman Board Member
Blake Nicolazzo Board Member
Heather Stokes-Taylor Board Member
Julia Kocubinski Board Treasurer
Lisa Dworak Board Member
J.R. Plate Board Member
Rebecca Wade Board Member
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Why Buy Local? People, Profit, Planet By Kris Heitkamp In the season of wish lists, gift-wrap and stocking stuffers, where to spend holiday dollars is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. The convenience of online shopping encourages easy browsing and one-click purchasing. But don’t get sucked into couch commerce. Open the curtains, step outside and visit local businesses. Investing in your local community is putting your money towards people, profit, and planet. Buy local and here is why.
People Make the World Go Round Keeping money local promotes a sense of community and pride of place. By shopping at locally owned businesses you help preserve Missoula’s uniqueness that makes it one of the “last best places to live.” Scott Sproull has owned downtown Missoula shoe store Hide & Sole since 1975. His unique footwear is made with sustainable materials like recycled rubber, cork, natural latex, jute and organic wool. Sproull buys local himself and understands the need for grooming entrepreneurship. “I like the idea that the majority of local businesses are more responsive to local culture, local conditions, local needs and the individual,” he said. Locally owned stores, boutiques and galleries bring to life the spirit of Missoula and the community.
Profit Sustains a Healthy Local Economy According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, for every $100 you spend locally, $68 of it stays in the local economy, while if you shop at box stores only $43 stays in your community. Compared to big box stores, independent businesses invest more of their revenue back into the local economy. They are also more likely to hire locally and procure locally produced goods. Locally owned bookstore The Book Exchange has been swapping and selling new and used books in Missoula for over 30 years. Along with providing shoppers with a variety of over 400,000 books, Book Exchange also donates thousands of books to Montana schools, libraries, and city and state prisons. By keeping your dollars local, you keep more tax dollars in the community, dollars that go to our schools, parks, police, and other services – improving the quality of life for everyone in Missoula.
Planet that Thrives Instead of Barely Survives The cost of e-commerce and big box store shopping comes with a hefty price tag for the planet. To follow the emission trail of mass-produced, imported goods, you have to do some detective work. Trucks and trains are responsible for 25% of smog-causing pollution, and a lot of these emissions are wrapped up in packaging. According to an EPA estimate, the U.S. produces 11.9 million tons of single-use plastic packaging, and over 90% of that waste finds its way to the landfill. Locally owned Posh Chocolat is an award-winning artisan chocolate company focused on local sustainability. They are huge on reusing shipping materials to keep them out of the landfill. “A lot of our products come to us in Styro boxes with ice packs. Those will then get sanitized and reused to ship our chocolates all over the country,” said owner and chocolatier Jason Willenbrock. Buying local builds a resourceful community, creates a vibrant economy and maintains a healthy environment. 4
Meaningful Gift Giving By Kris Heitkamp According to a Gallup poll, Americans spent an average of $704 on holiday gifts last year. That’s enough money to buy a bag of White Chocolate-Lemon Baby Macaroons from Bernice’s Bakery every Thursday and Sunday for a whole year. Or to buy a membership to the Montana Art Museum for yourself and 13 of your favorite friends. But you might just end up spending all $704 on the typical holiday glam and glimmer. Conquer the shiny object temptation and challenge yourself to think outside the big box store offerings. Instead of buying cheap, mass-produced stuff, take back the holiday with gifts that offer more than plastic wrap— gifts that are meaningful, fun and last a lifetime. Give the gift of experience. Concert tickets, salsa lessons, or a weekend getaway at a local dude ranch—all offer an adventure. The gift of experience will last long after the tree and tinsel come down. The experience becomes a memory, then into a story that is shared with family and friends—a gift that keeps on giving. If you’re looking to save and not spend big bucks this holiday season, there are a variety of fun and creative gift ideas that won’t break the bank. The gift of skill is priceless and generous. Coupons now stretch farther than the Sunday paper. Give a coupon book filled with lessons that highlight skills, like teaching how to knit an ugly Christmas sweater or showing how to bake a perfect pumpkin pie. Or steer your kid away from the consumer train and stuff his stocking with a coupon book full of stay up late coupons and pizza nights. Get creative this holiday season and stretch your dollar to more meaningful and memorable gift giving. Think outside the big box store.
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Shop local on Small Business Saturday, November 29th. Donate to your favorite charity on #GivingTuesday, December 2nd. Enjoy the festivities at the Parade of Lights, December 6th. Choose a vibrant Missoula, January 1st - December 31st.
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What to Buy for... The Expatriate
He or she used to live here, wants to live here, or both—for the friend who can’t get enough of Montana, but can’t seem to get themselves here permanently. “406” is plastered on any number of giftables over at The Green Light, Betty’s Divine and other downtown shops.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Pair the Montana gear with a gorgeous map of Montana from Rocky Mountain Map Gallery and a selection of brews or spirits from local producers. 2. Create a recipe box with all your favorites written down on cards. Give them the taste of home and far away places alike by pumping up the flavor with a variety of The Silk Road’s spice tins.
The Kid (Or the Kid in you)
He (or she) may be young, but he wants to participate in a meaningful holiday too! Create a Holiday Be Local Bucket List for her (see our ideas on page 21) and give her memories for the holidays. Engage him in gift giving too. Ask him to pick out several of his toys to give as presents to other children in his life. (Adults can do this too!) Help her create artwork on paper grocery bags to use as wrapping paper for the whole family’s gifts.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Go to a local toystore when picking out something for him.You are more likely to find engaged employees at local businesses who can help you find the perfect present. Try picking out a new game or puzzle for the two (or more) of you, and plan a night to learn and play! Bonus points if you make cookies together. 2.Visit a local bookstore and pair a new book with one of your old favorites. Make sure to write a note so she can always remember who gave it to her! 3. Make his life a little greener with a reusable lunch box kit. No more plastic bags for his midday meal. Check out The Green Light or the Good Food Store for a fun selection of reusable eatware and other kitchen goods.
The Locavore
For the friend who knows their farmer and what’s in season. Lovers of local food are at a bit of a disadvantage in the winter months around here. No matter—several local producers have foods available year-round.You can find Wustner Brothers honey and several options for meat, eggs, milk and cheese at the new Missoula Winter Public Market. Take a trip and when you get home make a meal together with the local food.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Know someone who wants to try their hand at growing their own food next year? A gift certificate to Pink Grizzly Greenhouse might be just the ticket, especially if it comes with the promise of helping hands in the Spring. Home Resource is another great place to find materials to repurpose for their garden. 2. Buy them a share in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for the next harvest season. 3. Make a special tea blend with loose herb teas at Butterfly Herbs or Liquid Planet. Pick and choose from the huge variety. Name the blend after them! Make sure to provide a way to steep the tea since it won’t be in tea bags!
Treat them. Reward yourself.
Post your #UNselfie on the SBC’s Facebook on December 2nd!
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Check out the SBC Member Directory on page 12 to see where you should shop this holiday season! All SBC member businesses are local and independently owned.
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The Busy Bee
Her (or his) plate is full. In fact, it has been upsized to a platter. She manages to juggle it—mostly—but an extra set of hands sure would come in handy.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Constantly going full-tilt can be exhausting—help her relax with a gift certificate to a local massage therapist, or a bottle of local, organic wine from Ten Spoon. 2. If she does most of the cooking and cleaning, help her free up some time by making freezer-friendly dinners, or by hiring an eco-friendly cleaning service. 3. Teach her how to wrap gifts furoshiki-style. The SBC will be performing furoshiki demonstrations at a variety of winter Missoula events (see page 18), including Small Business Saturday and the Parade of Lights. Make a day of it by helping her find items around the house that are prime for furoshiki wrapping.
The Family Man
For that guy (or gal) who spends all his time (and money) on his partner and kids. His dedication is admirable, but even stereotypical guys need me-time too. Poker night, skiing, ham radio—insert any activity here, it’s always better with a buddy or two. Do the grown-up version of a kid’s I-O-U coupon book, and fill it with promises for an opportunity to get out and recharge his batteries.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Plan an afternoon to spend downtown together as a family. Go on a horse-drawn carriage ride and get hot chocolate from a local cafe afterwards. If he doesn’t already have an insulated Kleen Kanteen, buy him one! Grab some stickers to personalize it while you’re downtown. 2. Take old outdoor gear that isn’t used anymore to the Sports Exchange and donate the rest. Use the proceeds to pick something out or visit the Trailhead for high quality, long lasting equipment. 3. Buy a membership to the Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD) and commit to doing a project together. The membership allows access to the MUD Tool Library and provides discounts on DIY workshops Offering your help is a great way to show your support—and make memories together!
The Creative
They just can’t help themselves—everything they touch gets a little extra flair. Creative souls will appreciate the interesting, unique art pieces at the Missoula Artist’s shop.
Other Local Gift Ideas 1. Help them find their muse through new experiences, like dance classes at the Downtown Dance Collective or art classes at the ZACC. Offer a free night of babysitting when you give tickets to the Garden City Ballet’s The Nutcracker. 2. The MADE Fair is another great place to find a handmade gift made in Montana. Pair it with something you created yourself, or wrap the gift in one of your favorite scarves or t-shirts, or in a rainbow flag as an extra special addition. 3. Donate to a local nonprofit in their name. Give them a choice or pick one you think fits. The SBC has many great nonprofits as members (including ourselves!). Check out our member directory for ideas.
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SBC Member Directory All SBC member businesses are local and independently owned!
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EAT & DRINK Bakery & Restaurant Foods Inc. 1130 S 6th W (406) 728-7758 www.bandrfoods.com
Bao Chow
(406) 214-6611 www.facebook.com/BaoChowCart
eMpanadas
619 S 4th St. W (406) 728-2030 www.empanadalady.com
Five on Black
325 N Higgins Ave. (406) 926-1860 www.fiveonblack.com
190 S 3rd W (406) 728-1358 www.bernicesbakerymt.com
Five on Black is a fast casual Brazilian restaurant that brings fresh, healthy, fast, convenient, and an inexpensive dining experience. Take a titillating taste of Brazil and mix it with a scintillating slice of Carnival.
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm
Bernice’s Bakery
631 S Higgins Ave. (406) 543-5722 www.bigdippericecream.com
Biga Pizza
241 W Main St. (406) 728-2579 www.bigapizza.com
Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St. #200 (406) 541-3700 www.blackcoffeeroastingco.com
Bravo Catering
IZA Asian Restaurant 529 S Higgins Ave. (406) 830-3237 www.izarestaurant.com
Le Petit Outre
129 S 4th St. W (406) 543-3311 www.lepetitoutre.com
Mannix Family Beef (406) 793-5585 www.mannixbeef.com
224 N Higgins Ave. (406) 541-4900 www.bravofinecatering.com
Masala Food Cart
Caffè Dolce
Posh Chocolat
500 Brooks St. (406) 549-4914 www.caffedolce.com
Dixon Melons
www.dixonmelons.com
(406) 370-9407 www.facebook.com/masalamontana
111 N Higgins Ave. (406) 543-2566 www.poshchocolat.com
Riversong Gourmet
101 Church St., Stevensville (406) 240-0914 www.riversonggourmet.com
Scotty’s Table
131 S Higgins Ave. U3 (406) 549-2790 www.scottystable.net
The Silk Road
515 S Higgins Ave. (406) 541-0752 www.silkroadcatering.com
Sunrise Coffee Shop & Moonlight Kitchens 1951 Kensington Ave. (406) 493-7113 www.sunrisecoffeeshop.com
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream 420 N Higgins Ave., Suite D www.sweetpeaksicecream.com
UM Dining
Lommasson Center 114 (406) 243-6325 www.umt.edu/dining
Wustner Brothers Honey 883 Leese Ln., Stevensville (406) 370-7436 www.wustnerbrothers.com
BEER & WINE Bayern Brewing
1507 Montana St. (406) 721-1482 www.bayernbrewery.com
Big Sky Brewing Co. 5417 Trumpeter Way (406) 549-2777 www.bigskybrew.com
KettleHouse Brewing Co. 313 N 1st St. W (406) 728-1660 www.kettlehouse.com
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. (406) 549-8703 www.tenspoonwinery.com
Wildwood Brewery
4018 U.S. 93, Stevensville (406) 777-2855 www.wildwoodbrewing.com
GROCERY, MARKETS & CAFE
Buttercup Market & Cafe 1221 Helen Ave. (406) 541-1221 www.thebuttercupmarket.com
Butterfly Herbs
232 N Higgins Ave. (406) 728-8780 www.butterflyherbs.com
Adventure Life
712 W Spruce St. Suite 1 (406) 541-2677 www.adventure-life.com
Ecology Project International 315 S 4th St. E (406) 721-8784 www.ecologyproject.org
Rich Ranch Outfitting & Guest Ranch
Consistently voted Missoula’s Best 939 Cottonwood Lakes Rd., Seely Lake whole bean coffees, Butterfly Herbs (406) 677-2317 also provides bulk tea, whole herbs, www.richranch.com spices, brewing accessories, and gifts in Missoula and the Northwest.
EVENT VENUES & SERVICES
Mon-Sun: 7am-7pm
Good Food Store
1600 S 3rd St. W (406) 541-3663 www.goodfoodstore.com
Liquid Planet
223 N Higgins Ave. (406) 541-4541 www.liquidplanet.com
Market on Front
201 E Front St. (406) 541-0246 www.marketonfront.com
Missoula Farmers’ Market (406) 274-3042 www.missoulafarmersmarket.com
Orange Street Food Farm 701 S Orange St. (406) 543-3188 www.orangestreetfoodfarm.com
Pattee Creek Market 704 SW Higgins Ave. (406) 721-2456
HAVE FUN AND RECREATE
Eastgate Rental & Party Center 500 E Spruce St. Suite C (406) 549-5114 www.eastgaterental.com
The Loft of Missoula 119 W Main St. (406) 830-3000 www.theloftofmissoula.com
Missoula Fairgrounds
1101 S Ave. W (406) 721-3247 www.missoulafairgrounds.com
The Roxy Theater 718 S Higgins Ave. (406) 728-9380 www.theroxytheater.org
LEARN AND GET INVOLVED EDUCATION Origins Education
2019 S 4th St. W (406) 549-0078 www.originspreschool.org
Spirit at Play
TOURISM, TRAVEL, & LODGING
621 Stephens Ave. (406) 728-7001 www.spiritatplay.org
Adventure Cycling Association
UM School of Business
150 E Pine St. (406) 721-1776 www.adventurecycling.org
GBB, 32 Campus Dr. (406) 243-4831 www.business.umt.edu
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS* Clark Fork Coalition 140 S 4th St. W (406) 542-0539 www.clarkfork.org
Homeword
1535 Liberty Lane Suite 116A (406) 532-4663 www.homeword.org
Missoula in Motion
435 Ryman (406) 552-6675 www.missoulainmotion.com
Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD) 1527 Wyoming St. (406) 549-6790
Montana Audobon
324 Fuller Suite N5, Helena (406) 443-3949 www.mtaudubon.org
Montana Hemp Council PO Box 8431 (406) 552-4693 www.montanahempcouncil.org
United Way of Missoula County 412 W Alder St. (406) 549-6104 www.missoulaunitedway.org
Women’s Voices for the Earth 114 W Pine (406) 543-3747 www.womensvoices.org
*Select nonprofits included in other categories.
When you shop local... -You keep more tax dollars in our community to support our schools, parks, police, and other services. -You sustain vibrant, compact, and walkable shopping districts, which protects our natural resources and conserves energy. -You support businesses that provide a large share of jobs in our community and are more invested in Missoula’s future.
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SHOP LOCALLY ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
The Green Light
301 N Higgins Ave. (406) 541-0080 www.greenlightmt.com
REcreate Designs
69 St Mary’s Lake Rd., St Ignatius (406) 214-9078 www.recreatedesigns.com
335 N Pattee St. (406) 728-0447 www.missoulaartmuseum.org
The Green Light is Missoula’s premier Rockin’ Rudy’s 237 Blaine St. eco boutique, featuring an artfully selected line of earth friendly, stylish (406) 542-0077 www.rockinrudys.com men and women’s clothing, housewares, adorable baby gear, and Secret Seconds/Missoula YWCA cosmetics. 1130 W Broadway (406) 543-6691 Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm www.ywcaofmissoula.org Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Pam Voth Photography
Hide & Sole
Logan Photography 1004 Holmes St. (406) 531-0839 www.loganphoto.com
Missoula Art Museum
(406) 546-2999 www.pamvoth.net
BOOKSTORES Book Exchange
2335 Brooks St. (406) 728-6342 www.booksmontana.com Lose yourself in more than 11,000 square feet of knowledge, adventure, mystery, romance and more. The Book Exchange specializes in new and used bargain books, with an emphasis on Montana authors and subjects.
236 N Higgins Ave. (406) 549-0666 www.hideandsole.com
Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 11am-5pm
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center 519 S Higgins Ave. (406) 543-3955 www.jrpc.org
Shakespeare and Company
MADE Fair
UM Bookstore
5 Campus Dr. (406) 243-1234 www.montanabookstore.com
RETAIL, GIFTS, & CLOTHING Betty’s Divine
521 S Higgins Ave. (406) 721-4777 www.bettysdivine.com
Bitterroot Flower Shop 811 S Higgins Ave. (406) 542-0309 www.bitterrootflowershop.com
Bob Wards
3015 Paxson (406) 728-3200 www.bobwards.com
Voted #1 Shoe Store in Missoula for the last 16 years. We carry a variety of Comfort & Outdoor Shoe Brands Elements Board Shop like Dansko, Keen, Merrell, Vibram Fivefingers, Birkenstock, Ugg, Smart- 225 N Higgins Ave (406) 542-0123 wool, Alegria, Ahnu, New Balance, www.facebook.com/ElementsBoardand more. Please stop in! ShopMissoula
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm Sunday: 10am-5pm
103 S 3rd St. W (406) 549-9010 www.shakespeareandco.com
OUTDOOR STORES & EQUIPMENT
Holiday Fair: December 14, 2014 11am-6pm Adams Center, UM www.missoulamadefair.com The MADE Fair is an alternative arts & craft market in Missoula featuring local and regional artists held twice a year (summer & holiday). This is not your ordinary craft fair! The Missoula MADE fair is a full day of creative indulgence featuring local and regional artists making unique one-of-a-kind creations.
Meadowsweet Herbs
180 S 3rd St. W (406) 728-0543 www.meadowsweet-herbs.com
Elements Board Shop is your destination for skate and snowboarding gear! Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
The Sports Exchange 111 S 3rd St. W (406) 721-6056
Sun Mountain Sports 301 N 1st St. W (406) 728-9224 www.sunmountain.com
The Trail Head
221 E Front St. (406) 543-6966 www.trailheadmontana.net Started in 1974, The Trail Head has been Missoula’s source for high quality outdoor gear. Boating, fishing, camping, climbing, backcountry skiing, and clothing. Your adventure starts here! Mon-Fri 9:30am–8pm Saturday: 9am–6pm Sunday: 11am–6pm
TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING & LEGAL SERVICES ALPS Corporation
111 N Higgins Ave. Suite 200 (406) 728-3113 www.alpsnet.com
Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. 2620 Connery Way (406) 549-4148 www.jccscpa.com
Lisa Swallow, CPA, PLLC 2835 North Ave West (406) 543-8003
AGRICULTURE & FARMING
ARCHITECTS
Community Food & Agriculture Coalition (CFAC)
CTA Architects Engineers
117 W. Broadway (406) 880-0543 www.missoulacfac.org
Garden City Harvest
103 Hickory St. (406) 523-3663 www.gardencityharvest.org Our mission is to build community through agriculture by growing produce with and for people with low-incomes, offering education and training in ecologically conscious agriculture, and using our sites for the personal restoration of youth and adults.
ADVERTISING, MARKETING Lifeline Produce 2363 Chief Victor’s Camp Rd.,Victor & DESIGN Bonfire Branding
Missoula, MT www.brandingbonfire.com
Missoula Events/Missoula Indoor Ads PO Box 7481 (406) 880-0880 www.missoulaindoorads.com www.missoulaevents.net
MissoulaEvents.net is your FREE, comprehensive, community events site. Missoula Indoor Ads is comprised of 140 high-traffic locations offering strategic and affordable messaging placement for your business or organization.
WestRidge Creative
516 S Orange St. (406) 327-1596 www.westridgecreative.com
(406) 642-3943 www.homegrownmontana.org/lifeline
Pink Grizzly
1400 Wyoming St. (406) 728-3370 www.montanawreaths.com
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY & CONSULTING SERVICES ClearSky Climate Solutions 415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 11 (406) 721-3000 www.clearskyclimatesolutions.com
306 W Railroad Ave. # 104 (406) 728-9522 www.ctagroup.com
OZ Architects 531 N Higgins Ave. (406) 728-3013 www.oza.com
BANKING, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES D.A. Davidson & Co
283 W Front St. Suite 101 (406) 543-8244 www.davidsoncompanies.com
Estep, Hope, and Weber Capital Management 432 W Spruce Suite 102 (406) 830-3286 www.estephopeweber.wfadv.com
First Interstate Bank
101 E Front St. (406) 523-4200 www.firstinterstatebank.com
Missoula Federal Credit Union 3600 Brooks St. (406) 523-3300 www.missoulafcu.org
Oasis Montana
436 Red Fox Ln., Stevensville (406) 777-4309 www.oasismontana.com
MFCU is a sustainable community cooperative built on our core philosophy of “people helping people.” We are our members’ trusted financial partner, engaged in educating and enriching the lives of those we serve...today and tomorrow.
Sunelco Solar
PayneWest Insurance
2086 Hwy 93 North, Suite 130,Victor (406) 642-6422 www.sunelco.com
2925 Palmer, Suite B (406) 721-1000 www.paynewest.com
Treeline Strategy
2620 Woodland Ave. (202) 674-8104 www.treelinestrategy.com
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BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS
First Call Computer Solutions BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES 616 S Higgins Ave.
Admundson Painting & Plaster
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
313 E Sussex Ave. (406) 880-4725
Bad Goat Forest Products 1301 Scott St. Suite B (406) 493-1498 www.badgoatgoodwood.com
825 E Front St. (406) 543-6623 www.missoulachamber.com
Missoula Downtown Association (MDA)
(406) 721-6462 www.firstsolution.com
Office Solutions and Services 1020 North Ave. W (406) 541-2020 www.os2inc.com
COPYING & PRINTING
DePuy Building
218 E Main St. Suite C (406) 543-4238 www.missouladowntown.com
Exact Image
Dwight Thomas Carpentry
Missoula Copy Center
2812 Woodland Ave. (406) 239-4795
The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) is a not-for-profit membership based organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing the vitality of downtown Missoula.
Energetechs
Submittable
2404 Valley Dr. (406) 531-2491 www.depuybuilding.com
615 Oak St. #101 (406) 721-2741 www.energetechs.com
PO Box 8255 (855) 467-8264 www.submittable.com
Heritage Timber
Sustainable Business Council
Home Resource
CLEANING SERVICES
27341 Blixit Creek Rd., Bonner (406) 244-5056 www.heritagetimbermt.com
1515 Wyoming St. (406) 541-8300 www.homeresource.org
Ironwood Manufacturing 1700 Turner St. (406) 721-4747 www.ironwoodmfg.com
Merrill Bradshaw Carpentry 30968 Jocko Rd., Arlee (406) 824-2525 www.merrillbradshaw.com
Western Montana Lighting 3250 S Reserve St. (406) 543-7166 www.westernmontanalighting.com
I care enough to buy local. Think outside the box-store this holiday season.
415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 119 (406) 721-3000 x. 1119 www.sustainablebusinesscouncil.org
Naturally Clean Services (406) 672-4591 www.naturallycleanservices.net
Quality Maintenance Enterprises 2750 Palmer St. (406) 550-3300 www.bigskygreenteam.com
COMPUTER, SOFTWARE, & IT SOLUTIONS AXIOM IT Solutions 1701 S Ave. W (406) 880-6060 www.axiom4.com
Balance Tech
534 Fairview Ave. (406) 543-5323 www.balancetech.com
Blackfoot Telecommunications 1221 N Russell St. (406) 541-5000 www.blackfoot.com
1942 Birch St. (406) 549-3575 www.exactimagemt.com
2304 McDonald Ave. (406) 549-2679 www.missoulacopy.com
Missoula’s Office City 115 W Broadway St. (406) 543-7171 www.missoulasofficecity.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE GreenPath Properties
109 N 4th St., Hamilton (406) 363-5063 www.greenpathproperties.com
Patrick J. McCormick, Realtor 1200 S Reserve Suite F (406) 240-7653 www.greenpathproperties.com
Portico Real Estate
445 W Alder St. (406) 327-8787 www.porticorealestate.com Portico Real Estate is Montana’s Progressive Real Estate Firm. Our mission at Portico is to honor diversity, build community and create a lifestyle that promotes the health and well-being of our planet.
Summit Property Management 800 Kensington Ave. #112 (406) 549-3929 www.rentspm.com
RECYCLING & COMPOST
EKO Compost
1125 Clark Fork Ln. (406) 721-1423 www.ekocompost.com
Garden City Recycling 535 Myrtle St. (406) 493-1528 www.gardencityrecycling.com
RADIO, TV, & PRINT Cherry Creek Radio
1600 North Ave. (406) 728-5000 www.cherrycreekradio.com Eagle 93 The Hawk 98.7 & 96.9 FM KGRZ Sports 1450 & 92.7 Z-100 STAR FM 106.7
KBGA
UM, University Center Rm 208 (406) 243-6758 www.kbga.org 89.9 FM Missoula
Mamalode
1121 E Broadway Suite 105 (406) 531-0535 www.mamalode.com
Missoula Community Access TV 500 N Higgins Ave. Suite 105 (406) 542-6228 www.mcat.org
Montana Radio Company 2425 W Central Ave. Suite 203 (406) 721-6800 www.montanaradio.com Trail 103.3 Jack FM 105.9 U 104.5 ESPN 97.5
Mountain Broadcasting Co. 725 Strand Ave. (406) 542-1025 www.mountain1025.com
COUNSELORS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Janet R. Allison, Ph.D. 128 S 6th St. W (406) 543-8415
Laurie Strand Bridgeman, LCSW 210 N Higgins Ave. Suite 338 (406) 625-3258
FITNESS, WELLNESS & HEALTH Black Bear Naturopathic Clinic, PC
TRANSPORTATION
2831 Fort Missoula Rd. Suite 105 (406) 542-2147 www.blackbearnaturopaths.com
Missoula Green Taxi
Blue Mountain Clinic
Mountain 102.5 FM
(406) 728-8294 www.missoulagreentaxi.com
Mountain Line
610 N California St. (406) 721-1646 www.bluemountainclinic.org
Downtown Dance Collective
(406) 543-8386 www.mountainline.com
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
121 W Main St. (406) 541-7240 www.ddcmontana.com
St. Patrick Hospital
DENTAL HEALTH
500 W Broadway (406) 543-7271 montana.providence.org/hospitals/st-patrick
Family Dental Group
Your Energy Fix
2901 Brooks St. (406) 541-2886 www.familydentalgroup.net
415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 19 (360) 840-3492 www.yourenergyfix.com
Missoula Independent
317 S Orange St. (406) 543-6609 missoulanews.bigskypress.com As Montana’s largest weekly newspaper, the Missoula Independent provides a popular antidote to the more conventional local media.
Missoulian
500 S Higgins Ave. (406) 523-5200 www.missoulian.com The Missoulian newspaper has been proudly serving Western Montana since 1873. Newspaper, online, and mobile app.
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Learn Furoshiki
By Kris Heitkamp
According to the EPA, from Thanksgiving to New Years Day, Americans throw away 25% more waste, and it ends up in landfills. Left over turkey, penguin wrapping paper, shiny red bows and holiday cards all add up to an additional one million tons a week. The cards alone are enough to fill a football field 10 stories high.
ADVICE? EAT YOUR (LOCAL) TURKEY, SKIP THE RIBBON, SEND AN ECARD, AND LEARN FUROSHIKI. Furoshiki is the traditional Japanese art of wrapping cloth. More than 1,200 years old, furoshiki (furo means bath and shiki means spread) was first used for safekeeping of the Emperor’s valuables. Later, during the Edo period (1603-1868—same period when Kabuki Theater, sushi and lyrical haikus were all the rage), furoshiki became popular for carrying satchels of personal belongings at public bathhouses. Spread out on the floor like a bath mat, the bather would undress, allowing the clothes to fall onto the cloth. After a few folds and twists, the mat would transform to carry the bather’s belongings. The square-shaped bundles became so popular that soon merchants used furoshiki to transport goods, claiming to be able to wrap and carry just about any shape or size. And a clever eco-friendly bag was born. Furoshiki is a beautiful and reusable alternative to single-use wrapping paper. The single piece of cloth can be folded in a variety of ways to hold, carry, and wrap just about anything, from a basic gift box, to a wine bottle. It can even wrap a bouquet of flowers. This elegant and charming presentation is two gifts in one. The Sustainable Business Council supports creative, reusable ideas and will be available at several Missoula events in November and December to teach you the art of furoshiki.
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Five Simple Ways to CHEER on your Sustainable Holidays! By Kris Heitkamp One of the best ways to CHEER on your holidays is to try something new. Fortunately, that’s easy to do. Lights, decorations, and feasting come with Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and of course with Christmas, which involves trees.
Choose a real tree.
If you think buying an artificial tree is sustainable, think again. A Montreal environmental consulting firm discovered that a plastic pine would have to be used for 20-plus years to be considered a more sustainable choice than a real tree. Using resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions and toxicity as some of the criteria, the firm found that it’s healthier for you and the environment to cut down a fresh, live tree every year. Most fake trees are made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which can be toxic and is not recyclable. Natural trees can be recycled and ground into chips for mulch. Another option to consider is buying a live tree that is native to your area. After Santa has come and gone, plant it outside to enjoy and cherish year round.
Hang LED holiday lights.
Using energy efficient lighting like LED holiday lights will green your way to a sustainable celebration. LED lights operate with a lower wattage than incandescent bulbs, have a longer life span (20-30 years) and you can connect several strands, warming a room with their energy-saving glow.
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with edible holiday ornaments. Strings of popcorn and cranberries, frosted gingerbread people, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks—all make for a picturesque and tasty tree. Creating the ornaments can be a fun family activity. The decorations can be eaten right off the tree, munched on after the holidays, or used to enrich your compost.
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at local foods. Feasting on locally-produced foods is a healthy and sustainable way to support your local community. From farmers’ markets to grocery stores, there are several opportunities to find local fares in Missoula. The Winter Market, Pattee Creek Market, Orange Street Food Farm, and Good Food Store all offer local produce and meats. Nothing tastes better that home-sourced foods and investing in your local economy.
Refuse plastic serveware.
Serve your (local) holiday ham and pecan pie on real plates. Using reusable plates and silverware instead of paper and plastic will reduce your holiday waste significantly. Plus it will increase bonding opportunities in the kitchen while washing-up the dishes. Another sustainable option is to invite your guests to BYOP, bring your own plate and cup. The plate could double as a to-go container for leftovers. Americans waste 96 billion pounds of food each year, according to the USDA. Sharing is caring about your waste footprint and your friends and family.
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Be Local Bucket List Make your holidays more meaningful with experiences. Enjoy the many holiday opportunities Missoula has to offer! Circle the ones you would like to do, or create your own Be Local Bucket List. 1.Visit three locally-owned stores you have never been to before. 2. Take a family photo and create an E-Card instead of printing Holiday Cards this year.You’ll save money and use less paper! Or, reuse cards from last year to make new ones. 3. Learn a holiday tradition from a different culture. Find someone from that culture who can tell you what it has been like for them. 4. Surprise your neighbor and shovel their driveway when it snows. 5. Go to First Night Missoula on New Year’s Eve. 6. Resist buying online and purchase from local retailers when possible. 7. Teach someone how to bake a pie from scratch. 8.Volunteer with your friends and family. 9. Build a snowman. 10. Post your #UNselfie on the SBC’s Facebook page on #GivingTuesday, December 2nd. 11. Host a pre-loved gift holiday party for your friends. Make a rule: at least one part of the gift must be something already owned. Ask guests to choose a name out of the hat to find out who receives what! Let the giver explain what the gift means to them. 12. Learn furoshiki and cut down on single use wrapping paper this year. Plus, you give two gifts in one! 13. Gather unused clothing, toys, or items around the house. Gift some to your friends and family. Donate the rest. 14. Go to the Parade of Lights on December 6. See the Lighting of the Tree! 15. Make one holiday dinner with as many local ingredients as possible. Purchase them at a locally-owned grocery store. Take a picture and post it online! Celebrate the fact that you are buying local and encourage your friends and family to do the same. 16. Give gifts that encourage sustainability, like reusable tote bags or bamboo silverware. 17. Make and give holiday cards that celebrate all ethnicities, ages, abilities, genders, orientations, creeds and faiths. 18.Visit the MADE Fair on December 14. Find unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list. 19. If needed, buy LED Christmas lights this year. Recycle old lights. 20. Share your story! When you cross something off your Be Local Bucket List, share it with us on Facebook! Search “Sustainable Business Council” to find us.
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