SBC's Buy Local Holiday Guide

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

Why Buy Local Meaningful Giving

Local Gift Ideas

SBC Member Directory

CHEER on Your Sustainable Holiday

Learn Furoshiki

Be Local Bucket List

Holiday Activities & Missoula Events

Make the Season of Giving More Sustainable & Meaningful

Hide & Sole

Trailhead

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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, PhDExecutive DirectorSustainable Business Council


Rod Austin Board Chair

Joni WalkerBoard Vice Chair

Julia KocubinskiBoard Treasurer

Caroline SimmsBoard Secretary Laurie Strand BridgemanBoard Member

Lisa DworakBoard Member

SBC BOARD MEMBERSRebecca McClellanBoard Member

Blake NicolazzoBoard Member

J.R. PlateBoard Member

Abe RishoBoard Member

Heather Stokes-TaylorBoard Member

Rebecca WadeBoard Member

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Why Buy Local?People, Profit, Planet

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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.

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. In-stead 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.

Meaningful Gift Giving

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The ExpatriateHe 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 Ideas1. 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 Ideas1. 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 LocavoreFor 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 Ideas1. 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 theSpring. 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!

What to Buy for...

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 BeeHer (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 Ideas1. Constantly going full-tilt can be exhausting—help her relax with a gift certificate to a local massage thera-pist, 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 ManFor 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 Ideas1. 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 theproceeds 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 CreativeThey 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 Ideas1. 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!

EAT & DRINKBakery & Restaurant Foods Inc.1130 S 6th W(406) 728-7758www.bandrfoods.com

Bao Chow(406) 214-6611www.facebook.com/BaoChowCart

Bernice’s Bakery 190 S 3rd W(406) 728-1358www.bernicesbakerymt.com

Big Dipper Ice Cream631 S Higgins Ave.(406) 543-5722www.bigdippericecream.com

Biga Pizza241 W Main St.(406) 728-2579www.bigapizza.com

Black Coffee Roasting Co. 1515 Wyoming St. #200(406) 541-3700www.blackcoffeeroastingco.com

Bravo Catering224 N Higgins Ave.(406) 541-4900www.bravofinecatering.com

Caffè Dolce500 Brooks St.(406) 549-4914www.caffedolce.com

Dixon Melonswww.dixonmelons.com

eMpanadas619 S 4th St. W(406) 728-2030www.empanadalady.com

Five on Black325 N Higgins Ave.(406) 926-1860www.fiveonblack.com

Five on Black is a fast casual Brazil-ian restaurant that brings fresh, healthy, fast, convenient, and an in-expensive dining experience. Take a titillating taste of Brazil and mix it with a scintillating slice of Carnival.

Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm

IZA Asian Restaurant 529 S Higgins Ave.(406) 830-3237www.izarestaurant.com

Le Petit Outre129 S 4th St. W(406) 543-3311www.lepetitoutre.com

Mannix Family Beef(406) 793-5585www.mannixbeef.com

Masala Food Cart(406) 370-9407www.facebook.com/masalamontana

Posh Chocolat111 N Higgins Ave.(406) 543-2566www.poshchocolat.com

Riversong Gourmet101 Church St., Stevensville(406) 240-0914www.riversonggourmet.com

Scotty’s Table 131 S Higgins Ave. U3(406) 549-2790www.scottystable.net

The Silk Road 515 S Higgins Ave.(406) 541-0752www.silkroadcatering.com

Sunrise Coffee Shop & Moonlight Kitchens 1951 Kensington Ave.(406) 493-7113www.sunrisecoffeeshop.com

Sweet Peaks Ice Cream 420 N Higgins Ave., Suite Dwww.sweetpeaksicecream.com

UM Dining Lommasson Center 114(406) 243-6325www.umt.edu/dining

Wustner Brothers Honey 883 Leese Ln., Stevensville(406) 370-7436www.wustnerbrothers.com

BEER & WINE

Bayern Brewing1507 Montana St.(406) 721-1482www.bayernbrewery.com

Big Sky Brewing Co. 5417 Trumpeter Way(406) 549-2777www.bigskybrew.com

KettleHouse Brewing Co. 313 N 1st St. W(406) 728-1660www.kettlehouse.com

Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Dr.(406) 549-8703www.tenspoonwinery.com

Wildwood Brewery 4018 U.S. 93, Stevensville(406) 777-2855www.wildwoodbrewing.com

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GROCERY, MARKETS & CAFE

Buttercup Market & Cafe 1221 Helen Ave.(406) 541-1221www.thebuttercupmarket.com

Butterfly Herbs 232 N Higgins Ave.(406) 728-8780www.butterflyherbs.com

Consistently voted Missoula’s Best whole bean coffees, Butterfly Herbs also provides bulk tea, whole herbs, spices, brewing accessories, and gifts in Missoula and the Northwest.

Mon-Sun: 7am-7pm

Good Food Store 1600 S 3rd St. W(406) 541-3663www.goodfoodstore.com

Liquid Planet223 N Higgins Ave.(406) 541-4541www.liquidplanet.com

Market on Front 201 E Front St.(406) 541-0246www.marketonfront.com

Missoula Farmers’ Market(406) 274-3042www.missoulafarmersmarket.com

Orange Street Food Farm 701 S Orange St.(406) 543-3188www.orangestreetfoodfarm.com

Pattee Creek Market 704 SW Higgins Ave.(406) 721-2456

HAVE FUN AND RECREATETOURISM, TRAVEL, & LODGING

Adventure Cycling Association 150 E Pine St.(406) 721-1776www.adventurecycling.org

Adventure Life 712 W Spruce St. Suite 1(406) 541-2677www.adventure-life.com

Ecology Project International 315 S 4th St. E(406) 721-8784www.ecologyproject.org

Rich Ranch Outfitting & Guest Ranch 939 Cottonwood Lakes Rd., Seely Lake(406) 677-2317www.richranch.com

EVENT VENUES & SERVICES

Eastgate Rental & Party Center 500 E Spruce St. Suite C(406) 549-5114www.eastgaterental.com

The Loft of Missoula 119 W Main St.(406) 830-3000www.theloftofmissoula.com

Missoula Fairgrounds1101 S Ave. W(406) 721-3247www.missoulafairgrounds.com

The Roxy Theater718 S Higgins Ave.(406) 728-9380www.theroxytheater.org

LEARN AND GET INVOLVEDEDUCATION

Origins Education 2019 S 4th St. W(406) 549-0078www.originspreschool.org

Spirit at Play 621 Stephens Ave.(406) 728-7001www.spiritatplay.org

UM School of Business GBB, 32 Campus Dr.(406) 243-4831www.business.umt.edu

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS*

Clark Fork Coalition140 S 4th St. W(406) 542-0539www.clarkfork.org

Homeword1535 Liberty Lane Suite 116A(406) 532-4663www.homeword.org

Missoula in Motion435 Ryman(406) 552-6675www.missoulainmotion.com

Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD)1527 Wyoming St.(406) 549-6790

Montana Audobon324 Fuller Suite N5, Helena(406) 443-3949www.mtaudubon.org

Montana Hemp CouncilPO Box 8431(406) 552-4693www.montanahempcouncil.org

United Way of Missoula County 412 W Alder St.(406) 549-6104www.missoulaunitedway.org

Women’s Voices for the Earth114 W Pine(406) 543-3747www.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 LOCALLYART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Logan Photography 1004 Holmes St.(406) 531-0839www.loganphoto.com

Missoula Art Museum 335 N Pattee St.(406) 728-0447www.missoulaartmuseum.org

Pam Voth Photography(406) 546-2999www.pamvoth.net

BOOKSTORES

Book Exchange2335 Brooks St.(406) 728-6342www.booksmontana.com

Lose yourself in more than 11,000 square feet of knowledge, adven-ture, mystery, romance and more. The Book Exchange specializes in new and used bargain books, with an emphasis on Montana authors and subjects.

Mon-Sat: 9am-9pmSunday: 10am-5pm

Shakespeare and Company103 S 3rd St. W(406) 549-9010www.shakespeareandco.com

UM Bookstore5 Campus Dr.(406) 243-1234www.montanabookstore.com

RETAIL, GIFTS, & CLOTHING

Betty’s Divine521 S Higgins Ave.(406) 721-4777 www.bettysdivine.com

Bitterroot Flower Shop811 S Higgins Ave.(406) 542-0309 www.bitterrootflowershop.com

REcreate Designs69 St Mary’s Lake Rd., St Ignatius (406) 214-9078www.recreatedesigns.com

Rockin’ Rudy’s237 Blaine St.(406) 542-0077www.rockinrudys.com

Secret Seconds/Missoula YWCA 1130 W Broadway(406) 543-6691www.ywcaofmissoula.org

OUTDOOR STORES & EQUIPMENT

Bob Wards3015 Paxson(406) 728-3200www.bobwards.com

Elements Board Shop225 N Higgins Ave(406) 542-0123www.facebook.com/ElementsBoard-ShopMissoula

Elements Board Shop is your destination for skate and snow-boarding 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 Head221 E Front St.(406) 543-6966www.trailheadmontana.net

Started in 1974, The Trail Head has been Missoula’s source for high qual-ity outdoor gear. Boating, fishing, camping, climbing, backcountry skiing, and clothing. Your adventure starts here!

Mon-Fri 9:30am–8pmSaturday: 9am–6pmSunday: 11am–6pm

The Green Light301 N Higgins Ave.(406) 541-0080www.greenlightmt.com

The Green Light is Missoula’s premier eco boutique, featuring an artfully selected line of earth friendly, stylish men and women’s clothing, house-wares, adorable baby gear, and cosmetics.

Mon-Sat: 10am-6pmSunday: 12pm-4pm

Hide & Sole236 N Higgins Ave.(406) 549-0666www.hideandsole.com

Voted #1 Shoe Store in Missoula for the last 16 years. We carry a variety of Comfort & Outdoor Shoe Brands like Dansko, Keen, Merrell, Vibram Fivefingers, Birkenstock, Ugg, Smart-wool, Alegria, Ahnu, New Balance, and more. Please stop in!

Mon-Fri: 9am-7pmSaturday: 9am-6pmSunday: 11am-5pm

Jeannette Rankin Peace Center519 S Higgins Ave.(406) 543-3955www.jrpc.org

MADE FairHoliday Fair: December 14, 201411am-6pmAdams 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) 728-0543www.meadowsweet-herbs.com

TAKE CARE OF BUSINESSACCOUNTING & LEGAL SERVICES

ALPS Corporation 111 N Higgins Ave. Suite 200(406) 728-3113www.alpsnet.com

Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. 2620 Connery Way(406) 549-4148www.jccscpa.com

Lisa Swallow, CPA, PLLC2835 North Ave West(406) 543-8003

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & DESIGN

Bonfire BrandingMissoula, MTwww.brandingbonfire.com

Missoula Events/Missoula Indoor AdsPO Box 7481(406) 880-0880www.missoulaindoorads.com www.missoulaevents.net

MissoulaEvents.net is your FREE, comprehensive, community events site. Missoula Indoor Ads is com-prised of 140 high-traffic locations offering strategic and affordable messaging placement for your busi-ness or organization.

WestRidge Creative 516 S Orange St.(406) 327-1596www.westridgecreative.com

AGRICULTURE & FARMING

Community Food & Agriculture Coalition (CFAC) 117 W. Broadway(406) 880-0543www.missoulacfac.org

Garden City Harvest103 Hickory St.(406) 523-3663www.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.

Lifeline Produce 2363 Chief Victor’s Camp Rd., Victor(406) 642-3943www.homegrownmontana.org/lifeline

Pink Grizzly 1400 Wyoming St.(406) 728-3370www.montanawreaths.com

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY & CONSULTING SERVICES

ClearSky Climate Solutions 415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 11(406) 721-3000www.clearskyclimatesolutions.com

Oasis Montana 436 Red Fox Ln., Stevensville(406) 777-4309www.oasismontana.com

Sunelco Solar 2086 Hwy 93 North, Suite 130, Victor (406) 642-6422www.sunelco.com

Treeline Strategy 2620 Woodland Ave.(202) 674-8104www.treelinestrategy.com

ARCHITECTS

CTA Architects Engineers 306 W Railroad Ave. # 104(406) 728-9522www.ctagroup.com

OZ Architects 531 N Higgins Ave.(406) 728-3013www.oza.com

BANKING, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

D.A. Davidson & Co 283 W Front St. Suite 101(406) 543-8244www.davidsoncompanies.com

Estep, Hope, and Weber Capital Management 432 W Spruce Suite 102(406) 830-3286www.estephopeweber.wfadv.com

First Interstate Bank 101 E Front St.(406) 523-4200www.firstinterstatebank.com

Missoula Federal Credit Union3600 Brooks St.(406) 523-3300www.missoulafcu.org

MFCU is a sustainable community cooperative built on our core phi-losophy of “people helping people.” We are our members’ trusted finan-cial partner, engaged in educating and enriching the lives of those we serve...today and tomorrow.

PayneWest Insurance 2925 Palmer, Suite B(406) 721-1000www.paynewest.com

Please support SBC members whenever possible. Our members believe in a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices and support the work that the SBC does to achieve this mission.

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BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS

Admundson Painting & Plaster313 E Sussex Ave.(406) 880-4725

Bad Goat Forest Products1301 Scott St. Suite B (406) 493-1498www.badgoatgoodwood.com

DePuy Building2404 Valley Dr. (406) 531-2491www.depuybuilding.com

Dwight Thomas Carpentry 2812 Woodland Ave.(406) 239-4795

Energetechs 615 Oak St. #101(406) 721-2741www.energetechs.com

Heritage Timber 27341 Blixit Creek Rd., Bonner(406) 244-5056www.heritagetimbermt.com

Home Resource 1515 Wyoming St.(406) 541-8300www.homeresource.org

Ironwood Manufacturing 1700 Turner St.(406) 721-4747www.ironwoodmfg.com

Merrill Bradshaw Carpentry30968 Jocko Rd., Arlee(406) 824-2525www.merrillbradshaw.com

Western Montana Lighting 3250 S Reserve St.(406) 543-7166www.westernmontanalighting.com

First Call Computer Solutions616 S Higgins Ave.(406) 721-6462www.firstsolution.com

Office Solutions and Services1020 North Ave. W(406) 541-2020www.os2inc.com

COPYING & PRINTING

Exact Image1942 Birch St.(406) 549-3575www.exactimagemt.com

Missoula Copy Center2304 McDonald Ave.(406) 549-2679www.missoulacopy.com

Missoula’s Office City115 W Broadway St.(406) 543-7171www.missoulasofficecity.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE

GreenPath Properties109 N 4th St., Hamilton(406) 363-5063www.greenpathproperties.com

Patrick J. McCormick, Realtor1200 S Reserve Suite F(406) 240-7653www.greenpathproperties.com

Portico Real Estate445 W Alder St.(406) 327-8787www.porticorealestate.com

Portico Real Estate is Montana’s Progressive Real Estate Firm. Our mission at Portico is to honor diver-sity, build community and create a lifestyle that promotes the health and well-being of our planet.

Summit Property Management800 Kensington Ave. #112(406) 549-3929www.rentspm.com

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce825 E Front St.(406) 543-6623www.missoulachamber.com

Missoula Downtown Association (MDA)218 E Main St. Suite C(406) 543-4238www.missouladowntown.com

The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) is a not-for-profit membership based organization dedicated to pro-moting, supporting and enhancing the vitality of downtown Missoula.

SubmittablePO Box 8255(855) 467-8264www.submittable.com

Sustainable Business Council415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 119(406) 721-3000 x. 1119www.sustainablebusinesscouncil.org

CLEANING SERVICES

Naturally Clean Services(406) 672-4591www.naturallycleanservices.net

Quality Maintenance Enterprises2750 Palmer St.(406) 550-3300 www.bigskygreenteam.com

COMPUTER, SOFTWARE, & IT SOLUTIONS

AXIOM IT Solutions1701 S Ave. W(406) 880-6060www.axiom4.com

Balance Tech534 Fairview Ave.(406) 543-5323www.balancetech.com

Blackfoot Telecommunications1221 N Russell St.(406) 541-5000www.blackfoot.com

I care enough to buy local.

Think outside the box-store this holiday season.

RECYCLING & COMPOST

EKO Compost1125 Clark Fork Ln.(406) 721-1423www.ekocompost.com

Garden City Recycling535 Myrtle St.(406) 493-1528www.gardencityrecycling.com

RADIO, TV, & PRINT

Cherry Creek Radio1600 North Ave.(406) 728-5000www.cherrycreekradio.com

Eagle 93The Hawk 98.7 & 96.9 FMKGRZ Sports 1450 & 92.7

Z-100 STAR FM 106.7

KBGAUM, University Center Rm 208(406) 243-6758www.kbga.org

89.9 FM Missoula

Mamalode 1121 E Broadway Suite 105(406) 531-0535www.mamalode.com

Missoula Community Access TV 500 N Higgins Ave. Suite 105(406) 542-6228www.mcat.org

Missoula Independent 317 S Orange St.(406) 543-6609missoulanews.bigskypress.com

As Montana’s largest weekly news-paper, the Missoula Independent provides a popular antidote to the more conventional local media.

Missoulian500 S Higgins Ave.(406) 523-5200www.missoulian.com

The Missoulian newspaper has been proudly serving Western Montana since 1873. Newspaper, online, and mobile app.

COUNSELORS AND MENTAL HEALTH

Janet R. Allison, Ph.D. 128 S 6th St. W(406) 543-8415

Laurie Strand Bridgeman, LCSW210 N Higgins Ave. Suite 338(406) 625-3258

FITNESS, WELLNESS & HEALTH

Black Bear Naturopathic Clinic, PC 2831 Fort Missoula Rd. Suite 105(406) 542-2147www.blackbearnaturopaths.com

Blue Mountain Clinic 610 N California St.(406) 721-1646www.bluemountainclinic.org

Downtown Dance Collective 121 W Main St.(406) 541-7240www.ddcmontana.com

St. Patrick Hospital 500 W Broadway(406) 543-7271montana.providence.org/hospitals/st-patrick

Your Energy Fix 415 N Higgins Ave. Suite 19(360) 840-3492www.yourenergyfix.com

Montana Radio Company2425 W Central Ave. Suite 203(406) 721-6800 www.montanaradio.com

Trail 103.3 Jack FM 105.9

U 104.5ESPN 97.5

Mountain Broadcasting Co.725 Strand Ave.(406) 542-1025www.mountain1025.com

Mountain 102.5 FM

TRANSPORTATION

Missoula Green Taxi(406) 728-8294www.missoulagreentaxi.com

Mountain Line(406) 543-8386www.mountainline.com

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELFDENTAL HEALTH

Family Dental Group2901 Brooks St.(406) 541-2886www.familydentalgroup.net

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Learn FuroshikiBy 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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The Sustainable Business Council will be teaching furoshiki and other ways to make your holidays

more meaningful at a variety of Missoula Holiday events. Look for us!

Small Business Saturday November 29, check online for more details

www.SustainableBusinessCouncil.org

First Friday December 5 at The Green Light

Parade of Lights December 6 at Liquid Planet (downtown)

Missoula Winter Public Market December 13 at The Hive, 800 S 3rd St. W

MADE Fair December 14 at The Adams Center

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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 Montrealenvironmental consulting firm discovered that a plastic pine would have to be used for 20-plus years to be consid-ered a more sustainable choice than a real tree. Using resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions and toxicityas some of the criteria, the firm found that it’s healthier for you and the environment to cut down a fresh, livetree 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 thatis 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.

Entertain your tastebuds with edibleholiday ornaments. Strings of popcorn and cranberries, frostedgingerbread people, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks—allmake for a picturesque and tasty tree. Creating the ornaments canbe a fun family activity. The decorations can be eaten right off thetree, munched on after the holidays, or used to enrich your com-post.

Eat local foods. Feasting on locally-producedfoods is a healthy and sustainable way to support your local commu-nity. From farmers’ markets to grocery stores, there are severalopportunities to find local fares in Missoula. The Winter Market,Pattee Creek Market, Orange Street Food Farm, and Good FoodStore all offer local produce and meats. Nothing tastes better thathome-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.

Five Simple Ways to CHEERon your Sustainable Holidays!

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Be Local Bucket ListMake 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.Postyour#UNselfieontheSBC’sFacebookpageon#GivingTuesday,December2nd. 11. Host a pre-loved gift holiday party for your friends. Make a rule: at least one part of the gift must be somethingalreadyowned.Askgueststochooseanameoutofthehattofindoutwhoreceives 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. Donatetherest. 14.GototheParadeofLightsonDecember6.SeetheLightingoftheTree! 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.VisittheMADEFaironDecember14.Findunique,handmadegiftsforeveryoneonyourlist. 19.Ifneeded,buyLEDChristmaslightsthisyear.Recycleoldlights. 20. Share your story! When you cross something off your Be Local Bucket List, share it with us on Facebook!Search“SustainableBusinessCouncil”tofindus.

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