An entrepreneur is building a construction firm that keeps jobs and profits on tribal land. Beyond the ranches and rivers, a quieter revolution is reshaping how Montana does business.

Two Bulls founded a contracting company employing tribal members.

What sets it apart

The firm has won regional infrastructure and housing contracts. It is the kind of specific that turns a passing curiosity into a lasting fascination.

He mentors young Native entrepreneurs across the region.

Why it matters

In the end, the story here is really a story about the northern Rockies and the people drawn to them. Their bets on Montana may well shape the state's next chapter.