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SBA prioritizes smallest of small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
From U.S. Small Business Adminsitration WASHINGTON – Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to... — Updated 2/25/2021
SBA veterans small business advisory committees hosting online meetings March 3, 4
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development — IATF — and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs... — Updated 2/25/2021
Wells joins Property West real estate team
Press release Property West has announced it is excited to welcome Jon Wells to its team. Wells has a diverse background including financial advisement, church ministry, social... — Updated 2/11/2021
60,000 PPP loans approved in first week
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved approximately 60,000 PPP loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for more than $5... — Updated 1/21/2021
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Foster Home and Hearth opens in 305 Building
A new business in Havre is offering some home goods during the holiday season. Foster Home and Hearth, a home décor and clothing store, opened in Havre the second week in... — Updated 12/24/2020
Grants announced to grow Native American-owned small businesses
Press release HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock announced $350,000 in funding to support the growth of 34 Native American-owned small businesses in each of the eight Tribal Nations in Montana through the Indian Equity Fund Small... — Updated 12/24/2020
SBA announces military spouse partnership
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration was to join the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership Wednesay for a virtual ceremony. The SBA is one of 85 new partners joining... — Updated 12/10/2020
Montana SBA director announces statewide, 7-day small business tour
Press release HELENA — U.S. Small Business Administration Montana District Director Brent Donnelly has announced the “Peaks to Plains Business Resiliency Tour,” a seven-day statewide small business tour to highlight the... — Updated 12/10/2020
Commerce announces grants to strengthen Main Street communities
From Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that applications will be accepted for grant funding through the Montana Main Street Program starting Tuesday, Dec. 8.... — Updated 12/3/2020
EXIM support for veteran-owned small businesses highlighted
Press release WASHINGTON — Export-Import Bank of the United States Chairman Kimberly A. Reed Wednesday highlighted EXIM’s work as it relates to supporting veteran-owned businesses. “Our nation’s veterans have contributed... — Updated 11/12/2020
EXIM partners with Defense Department to give service members job experience
Press release WASHINGTON - Export-Import Bank of the United States President and Chairman Kimberly A. Reed announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the... — Updated 11/12/2020
Independence Bank promotes Wertheimer to chief lending officer
Press release Matt Wertheimer was recently promoted to chief lending officer at Independence Bank. As chief lending officer, Wertheimer will work closely with the vice presidents of... — Updated 11/5/2020
Engebretson promoted to VP/branch manager at Stockman Bank
Press release Kaare Engebretson has recently been promoted to vice president/branch manager for Stockman Bank Havre. His responsibilities include overseeing bank operations and... — Updated 10/25/2020
SBA awards Montana $526,000 for trade and export promotion
From U.S. Small Business administration HELENA — The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded the Montana Department of Commerce a $525,814 grant to assist small businesses hoping to export their products and services... — Updated 10/8/2020
Andy's re-opens as Bow and Marrow supper club
A new version of a decades-old Havre restaurant has opened with a new name Bow and Marrow had a soft grand opening last weekend with not only a new style, but a new menu, as well.... — Updated 10/1/2020
Chamber holds webinar on transitioning or selling business
Press release The Montana Chamber is holding a webinar to help people plan for the sale or transition of a business. In the U.S. today, more than 7 million private companies have owners over the age of 55 and there has been $1.5... — Updated 9/10/2020
New children's clothing store opens in the Atrium
Always and Forever Kids Clothing Boutique held a soft launch in the Atrium last week to test the waters for what prospective customers are looking for. Business owner Carissa... — Updated 8/20/2020
SBA to host virtual military spouse entrepreneur summit
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual “Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit” in collaboration with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of... — Updated 8/6/2020
Adaptability grant saves a Montana small business
Press release GLASGOW - A business grant recently assisted a young woman's dream of helping people relax and feel good while adapting to new regulations in place for the coronavirus... — Updated 8/6/2020
Funding cycle now open for Growth Through Agriculture Program
HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing the opening of the 2020 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture Program. Montanans interested in creating or expanding their agricultural businesses are... — Updated 7/30/2020
BaeurFinancial again gives Stockman Bank a 5-Star rating
Press release CORAL GABLES, Fla. — BauerFinancial Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm announced that Stockman Bank of Montana has once again been awarded its highest — 5-Star — rating for financial strength and... — Updated 7/23/2020
Kleinjan opens Hi-Line Canine in Chinook and Havre
Hi-Line Canine, a dog training business run by 22-year-old Chinook native Kailey Kleinjan, saw its soft opening at the end of May. Kleinjan said her new business has seen a successf... — Updated 7/9/2020
State Farm announces $25k grant program to provide relief during challenging times
Press release Anthony Cammon, agent for State Farm announced that State Farm Neighborhood Assist® is back for its ninth year in 2020. This year has been like no other in recent history, and $25,000 could make a big impact at a... — Updated 7/2/2020
Havre Book Exchange hosts Young book event
Press release Jack G. Young will be having a book reading and signing July 31 at the Havre Book Exchange starting at 6 p.m. The event is free for the community and is to promote Young’s new book, “Nolan.... — Updated 7/2/2020
Atrium holding its Independence Day celebration
Press release Havre’s Atrium Mall is having a small Fourth of July Celebration Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Bounce houses will be set up in the parking lot and some live music will be performed inside The A... — Updated 7/2/2020
