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Distinctly Montana Magazine

Distinctly Montana Magazine has been sold by founder Michael Blevins to Bill Muhlenfeld and Anthea George of Bozeman, Montana, according to John Cribb, Cribb, Greene & Associates, who represented the seller in the transaction.

Distinctly Montana Magazine is a high quality glossy product published quarterly and distributed throughout Montana and most of the nation. The magazine, founded in 2001, is a resource guide for all things Montana and includes local features, literary pieces, and high quality art and photography. Included in the sale is the magazine website at distinctlymontana.com.

According to Anthea George, "Distinctly Montana is a quality publication with a great concept and a focused mission. We look forward as new owners to bringing the best of Montana to residents and visitors alike."

Cribb, Greene & Associates is an eighty-seven year old publishing company merger and acquisition firm with offices in Bozeman, Montana and Charlottesville, Virginia.

Flashes Shopping Guide

Gary M. Greene

August 11, 2008

Gary and Sandra Hawken announced the sale Monday, August 11, of Flashes Shopping Guide, the long-time free circulation shopper publication distributed in the Stuart, Florida area. Gary Greene of Cribb, Greene & Associates represented Flashes, Inc. in the transaction.

The company was sold to nephew Kevin Hawken effective August 1, 2008.

"It is exciting that the publication will be passed to the third generation and few changes in the publication are anticipated," said Gary Hawken.

Cribb, Greene & Associates is an eighty-five year old newspaper brokerage company with offices in Virginia, Missouri, and Montana.

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