State awards local Native businesses grants

Havre Daily News staff

Gov. Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Commerce Director Meg O’Leary announced recipients of $320,000 in grants including several local businesses under the Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant Program.

“Montana leads the nation in developing economic equity and genuine solutions in Indian Country through state support of Native American-owned businesses,” Bullock said in a press release. “These businesses are a reflection of the qualities that make Montana great and honor our oldest traditions of commerce, trade and prosperity.”

“Diversifying...