Missoula business leaders express post-pandemic optimism; interest in relocating high Martin Kidston/Missoula Current The Montgomery Distilleryâs 23 employees are working the same hours they did in 2019. Other Missoula businesses also have endured, something Ryan Montgomery, pictured with Sen. Jon Tester, attributes to timely federal assistance. and last updated 2021-05-10 13:29:47-04 MISSOULA â When the Montgomery Distillery closed its doors last spring, like many local businesses, the future became uncertain. Revenue fell to zero but expenses lingered, pandemic or not. Nearly a year later, the popular downtown distillery is on firm footing and its 23 employees are working the same hours they did in 2019. Other businesses also have endured, something Ryan Montgomery attributes to timely federal assistance.