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MontanaPBS Presents "Business: Made In Montana – onXmaps", Feb, 6-9-10,

January 29, 2014 /

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UM Journalism Students Highlight Montana Businesses in MontanaPBS Program

Football helmet latches, devices for using electricity safely, GPS mapping software, an arrow rest for archers, preserves from the Flathead Valley and weighted blankets that help children with autism are the subjects of a University of Montana student-produced television program featuring Montana-based businesses.

"Business: Made in Montana" profiles companies that create products in Big Sky Country and do business not only around the state but also across the country and the world. The program, produced by UM School of Journalism students, will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, on MontanaPBS. Repeat broadcasts are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, and 5:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10.

onXmaps http://www.onxmaps.com/ : This Missoula company helps outdoor enthusiasts determine their location by using digital GPS maps on everyday devices. The company says they use today’s technology to improve customers’ hunting experiences.

Other featured companies and event info: http://news.umt.edu/2014/01/012214made.aspx