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SBA adds five new regional innovation clusters
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the addition of five new Regional Innovation Clusters — RIC — to the portfolio of... — Updated 11/11/2021
Feds and conservation groups reach agreement on Canada lynx
Montana Free Page by Amanda Eggert More than 20 years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deemed the Canada lynx a threatened species, the agency has agreed to prepare a recovery plan for the elusive, forest-dwelling... — Updated 11/4/2021
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Parker's BBQ taking over Old Station brewery location
Old Station Brewing Co. had been a mainstay on First Street for the past four years. However, the brewery's time has come to an end as it was bought out by Parker's BBQ Pit, which... — Updated 11/4/2021
SBA supports Montana's veteran entrepreneurs and their families
It’s no surprise that current and former members of the military make great entrepreneurs. The resilience, determination, and fortitude they acquired while in uniform was a great training ground for becoming a successful small... — Updated 11/4/2021
Montana receives grant to accelerate international business growth
From U.S. Small Business Administration HELENA — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the State of Montana has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $754,532. The grant funds will be... — Updated 10/21/2021
Rocky Boy fashionista wins best new exhibitor in Made in Montana Trade Show
Staff and wire report A businesswoman from Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation earned some top honors at the Made in Montana Tradeshow last week. Rebekah “Carries Sweet Grass Woman” Jarvey earned the Best in Show New Exhibitor... — Updated 9/16/2021
New chair at state Tribal Economic Development Commission
From Montana Department of Commerce Shelly R. Fyant was elected as the new Chair of the Montana State Tribal Economic Development Commission. Fyant is in her second three-year term with STEDC. “I look forward to serving the... — Updated 9/16/2021
SBA Administrator Guzman enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to aid small businesses facing challenges from delta variant
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced last week major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, a... — Updated 9/16/2021
Hay Baby opens in Havre
Hay Baby, a new baby and maternity boutique located at 115 Fourth Ave., opened in Havre Monday, hoping to fill part of the void left by Herbergers. Hay Baby Owner MacKenzie Zubatch... — Updated 9/2/2021
Supplemental Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications going out
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Friday it will begin sending invitations for supplemental awards for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. Per... — Updated 9/2/2021
SBA lists virtual summit event schedule, Sept. 13-15
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit event schedule is set. This annual event, happening Sept. 13-15, honors the... — Updated 9/2/2021
New docs at Blaine County Veterinary Service
Staff and wire report Blaine County Veterinary Service has announced the addition of two new members to its staff, Dr. Bobbi Knudsen and Dr. Seth Phillips. One of their favorite... — Updated 8/26/2021
Rudolph new consumer lender/operations officer at Stockman Bank
Press release Brooke Rudolph has recently been promoted to consumer lender/operations officer at Stockman Bank in Havre. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing... — Updated 8/26/2021
SBA opens Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program loans $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness... — Updated 8/5/2021
USDA seeks applications for rural microenterprise loans and grants
From USDA Rural Development BOZEMAN — U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced Monday that the department is accepting applications for loans and grants to support rural... — Updated 8/5/2021
Savasten Getten, Getten join Property West
Press release Property West said in a release is is excited to welcome Russ Getten and Diane Savasten Getten to its team. Russ Getten grew up in Turner and graduated from the... — Updated 7/29/2021
SBA makes new Regional Innovation Cluster awards
From U.S. Small Business Administratio WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the addition of seven new clusters to the portfolio of communities it supports through the Regional Innovation Clusters... — Updated 7/22/2021
SBA hosts aid and recovery webinar for Pacific Northwest and Midwest regions
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — Thursday, July 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute hosted a Pacific Northwest and Midwest Regions — Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,... — Updated 7/22/2021
'Community Navigator Pilot' grant program proposal deadline extended
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced last week the extended application date for its new Community Navigator... — Updated 7/8/2021
SBA announces closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund program
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman announced last week the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program, signed into law by... — Updated 7/8/2021
Pratt & Company now open at Holiday Village Mall in Havre
The Holiday Village Mall in Havre is now home to a new apparel and design business, Pratt & Company, owned by Angela and Casey Pratt. Casey Pratt said they were inspired once th... — Updated 7/1/2021
New boutique, Wild Thistle, opens in Havre
Business owner Katybeth "Katy" Courtnage recently celebrated the grand opening of her shop, Wild Thistle Boutique, in Havre. "It went really good. We had the (Havre Area Chamber of... — Updated 6/24/2021
High Horizon Gardens expanding after community support during COVID-19
After just a few years of operation, produce from Havre's High Horizon Gardens is now in most of Havre's restaurants, its website says - and now the owners are planning to expand th... — Updated 6/17/2021
Chellis promoted at Independence Bank
Press release Independence Bank has announced the promotion of Elizabeth Chellis to assistant operations and Bank Security Act - BSA - officer. Chellis joined the Independence Bank... — Updated 5/20/2021
Town Pump's Gierke retires after 35 years
After 35 years of service to Town Pump and the community, the now-former Deli Manager Nancy Gierke has retired. Gierke most recently worked at Town Pump's Havre location. She had... — Updated 5/20/2021
