Gianforte/Robinson Land Endorsement from Montana Bankers Association

Press Release

Bozeman businessman and tech entrepreneur Greg Gianforte landed an important endorsement in his run for governor from the non-partisan Montana Bankers Association (MBA). The Montana Bankers Association has endorsed both Democrats and Republicans in recent elections. This year, the MBA is banking on Bozeman businessman Greg Gianforte, and Hi Line rancher Lesley Robinson for Governor and Lt. Governor to get Montana's economy back on track.

Steve Turkeiewicz, the president and CEO of the Montana Bankers Association, says Gianforte is "the right person for the job in the opinion of the leadership of the Montana Bankers Association."

STEVE TURKIEWICZ: "The responsibility for economic development and fostering entrepreneurship in Montana is best entrusted to a leader with a proven track record of success in business and a fundamental understanding of how Montana's economy must work better. Our endorsement of Mr. Gianforte to be elected governor of Montana onNovember 8, 2016, is based on the promise for improvement that Mr. Gianforte and his leadership hold for customers of our banks and for our communities. Business friendly leadership for the State of Montana, with a person who understands the importance of our natural resources and agriculture industries, will help create more good-paying jobs, fuel sustainable economic growth and help un-leash the entrepreneurial spirit of many thousands of Montanans."

GIANFORTE: "These are trying times for many Montanans- with layoffs and declining revenues now hitting the state. And that's why we need new leadership in Helena that knows how to create high wage jobs. I want to thank the Montana Bankers Association for their endorsement. Together we'll fight to lift Montana up from being 49th in the nation in wages, and keep our kids from being our most precious export."

Gianforte is the founder of RightNow Technologies. He started the company out of his house in Bozeman, and created over 500 jobs in Montana. The average Montana salary at RightNow was nearly $90,000 a year. Oracle purchased RightNow in 2012, and continues to expand the company's footprint in Montana.

The Montana Bankers Association joined a growing list of organizations and individuals endorsing the Gianforte/Robinson ticket; including the National Rifle Association, the Montana Chamber of Commerce, Montana Farm Bureau, the Montana Realtors Association, the Montana Building Industry Association, the Susan B. Anthony List, several former Montana governors and statewide officials, and others.

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