Learning the ropes of construction felt like an uphill climb six months ago. As a lifelong learner and lover of the outdoors, there are specific aspects of Montana Department of Transportation's (MDT) work that are complex - six months later, I find them fascinating. In January, Big Sky Public Relations worked on producing educational materials about the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for MDT. This act prevents construction during the time of year when birds are nesting, so as not

I have the privilege of working with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) on the Van Buren Street Interchange project, which has generated countless community conversations about safety and traffic flow in the Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood. We go around and around on the subject of roundabouts. Folks either love roundabouts or express the opinion that “Montanans don’t know how to use them!” Woah there, cowboy. We embrace our Montana roots as strongly as our neighbo

Missoula doesn’t often lay claim to a unified identity- except, maybe, being the eccentric blue dot in a red state. Our diversity draws in start-up entrepreneurs and communal-living aficionados alike, bros and artists, protesters and politicians. It’s this mix that keeps Missoula weird (just the way we like it). But as the worst floods in 100 years have pushed into the valley, Missoulians showed up for each other. For all of our niches and all of our eccentricities, Missoulia

“Can millennials learn to love orange juice?” questions a recent Washington Post headline. “Why Millennials Need to Save Twice as Much as Boomers Did,” declares another from Money Magazine. A new study or article on millennials is published virtually every day. It’s clear everyone has an opinion about them, but how will millennials impact us here in Montana? The need for millennials in Montana is paramount, especially since they are on track to become the largest workforce in

No matter how much I champion work/life balance, I’m not the best at executing it myself. If I’m not working, I love thinking about work and this has morphed into a round-the-clock pattern for me. However, the more Big Sky Public Relations grows, and the more complex our schedule and plans, the clearer it becomes that I simply cannot do without fun. I’m slowly learning that to be my best, I must make time for undivided play – even on the busiest days. This week was packed wit