Getting Advice on "Once in Lifetime Opportunity" – The Business of Oil in Eastern Montana

The movement of western Montana businesses and laborers eastward is the beginning of a new era in the state. It’s a watershed moment in the history of both Montana and North Dakota – nothing will ever be quite the same.

"Think big and bold. If not, you are selling yourself short."

Such is the advice for would-be entrepreneurs in the Bakken, from Steve Slocum of First National Bank and Trust of Williston, ND. Slocum was one of several business people comprising a panel discussion about how Billings area businesses can get a foothold in the fast-paced, booming oil business of the Sidney, Montana and Williston, North Dakota areas. The panel was moderated by Steve Arveschoug, Billings, Director of Big Sky Economic Development, the agency which recently hosted two tours of the area.

Evelyn Pyburn

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