<p><em>Aimee McQuilkin is a Missoula entrepreneur and community builder, best known as the owner of Betty’s Divine and the Clark Fork Yacht Club. Through these beloved businesses, she has helped shape Missoula’s social and cultural fabric by creating welcoming spaces rooted in style, hospitality, and connection. Aimee’s work reflects a deep commitment to local economy, creativity, and gathering people together in meaningful ways.</em></p><br><p><em>Shane Clouse is a Missoula musician and songwriter whose work blends Americana, folk, and roots traditions with thoughtful storytelling. His music is shaped by Montana landscapes and lived experience, carrying a quiet honesty that resonates both on stage and in more intimate listening spaces. Shane is a steady presence in the local music community, known for craft, collaboration, and authenticity.</em></p><br><p><em>Dave Stromeyer is a Missoula County Commissioner focused on infrastructure, public service, and long term regional planning. He is currently working on a passenger railroad project aimed at improving transportation options and connectivity in western Montana. Dave’s work reflects a practical, forward looking approach to governance with an emphasis on public benefit, economic resilience, and sustainable mobility.​</em></p><br><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><p>00:03:44 - 1983 Rabbit and Missoula Roots</p><p>00:05:53 - Opening Betty's Divine While Pregnant</p><p>00:09:34 - Building Community Through Shared Experiences</p><p>00:11:56 - Community Heart and Entrepreneurial Joy</p><p>00:13:23 - Homeownership Enables Community Business Growth</p><p>00:15:39 - How Desmond the Mannequin Found Home</p><p>00:18:12 - The Governor of the Hip Strip</p><p>00:23:37 - Missoula's Deep History and Indigenous Stewardship</p><p>00:27:39 - Gateway to the Rocky Mountains and Home</p><p>00:32:15 - Stewardship and Restoring Passenger Rail</p><p>00:38:12 - Keeping Missoula Special Through Community Involvement</p><p>00:41:16 - Montana's State Song and Pink Grizzly Greenhouse</p><p>00:44:10 - From Farm to Pink Grizzly Business</p><p>00:46:39 - From Lumber Mills to Community Music</p><p>00:50:32 - Historic Irrigation Ditch Sustains Missoula Community</p><p>00:53:56 - Hunting and Fishing Fund Conservation</p><p>00:58:58 - Montana Matters: A Song of Unity</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>