It seems readily apparent that Montana State University is a big player in the local economy, but not only does MSU affect Bozeman, but it also impacts the state as a whole.

In addition to the main campus in Bozeman, there are campuses in Billings, Havre, and Great Falls. Furthermore, there is a presence in all 56 counties in the form of extension offices, Montana Agricultural Experiment Stations (MAES), Tribal College Affiliates, and an additional Nursing Campus in Great Falls. 

The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research prepared an Economic Impact Report in December 2010.  The report measures the university’s impact in several areas including university operations, research expenditures, increased earnings of graduates, and…

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What a gorgeous fall we've had!  Glorious colors, blue skies, crisp air.  We'll remember that when we cuddle up before the fire on a snowy January day!  Love this "Place for All Seasons" - don't you?

Our broker, Robyn Erlenbush, recently reported some thoughts on the economy from Richard Smith, the CEO of ERA, at a Top 50 meeting.  Here is a smattering of some of those ideas:

Because of buyers' fears of losing their jobs (or not having one), home ownership is now at 65%, the lowest in decades. For "underwater" homeowners, one promising idea being promoted is a shared equity with the bank and a loan write-down. This could help the foreclosure market, which may still take another year or two to sell out. Many markets over the country are absorbing that…

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Five local businesses and businesspeople were honored Thursday night at the nonprofit Prospera Business Network’s annual Business Excellence Awards.

Community companies and individuals were nominated for the awards by members of the Prospera network, said Stuart Leidner, executive director. Each nomination is looked into and the ones that most emulate each of the five categories are passed along to Prospera’s board, which chooses the winners.

It’s one of the things the board enjoys doing each year in getting to highlight the stellar companies,” Leidner said.

The winners were:

  • Robyn Erlenbush was named 2011 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of her successful startup of NAI Landmark Commercial Real Estate, 30 years of success owning…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate recently attended the ERA President’s Circle Business Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The President’s Circle is an elite group of ERA brokers across the nation that rank among the Top 200 companies in the ERA network. These companies set the standard for both ERA Real Estate and the industry as a whole.

The President’s Circle Business Forum is a chance for the Top 200 ERA companies to get together to share ideas and learn new tactics for taking their business to the next level. During the event, Erlenbush was featured on a panel discussion with Saj-Nicole Joni, author of “The Right Fight”.

ERA Landmark Real Estate, with offices in Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston, and Clyde Park has 47…

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Denise Andres, Sales Associate at ERA Landmark Real Estate, is ranked #5 in the nation for overall sales volume through September 2011 by global leader ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. The ERA network includes more than 30,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,500 offices throughout the United States and 40 other countries and territories throughout the world.

As a Sales Associate with ERA Landmark for 13 years, Denise has earned many distinguished awards including the 2011 ERA International Collection Sapphire Award, ERA National Leaders’ Circle each consecutive year since 1999, "1st in Customer Satisfaction" national awards from ERA Franchise System, and Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the Year 2001. Andres also holds the…

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