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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
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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
Tool available to connect to lenders participating in PPP
Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced Friday the launch of a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development... — Updated 6/25/2020
Boyce & Berry now Flowers by Hannah
Downtown business Boyce & Berry Flowers has a new owner and a new name. Hannah Smith, who moved to Havre from Kalispell, bought the business from Kimmi Boyce and is now the... — Updated 6/18/2020
SBA's re-opens portal for COVID-19 aid
Press release WASHINGTON — To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and nonprofits, the U.S. Small Business Administration re-opened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL Advance program portal at... — Updated 6/18/2020
Business grants available to offset COVID-19 safety expenses
Press release MISSOULA — The Montana Business Adaptability Program is now accepting applications from Montana-based, for-profit and nonprofit businesses of 50 or fewer employees for reimbursement of expenses associated with... — Updated 6/11/2020 Full story
DLI highlights resources available to Montana businesses impacted by COVID-19
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry today is highlighting state resources available for Montana businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. “We know many Montana businesses are still... — Updated 6/4/2020 Full story
Small Business Administration lists COVID aid options
Staff and wire The U.S. Small Business Administration has listed several programs created through the CARES Act to aid small businesses dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The... — Updated 5/28/2020
SBA and Treasury release Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application
Press release WASHINGTON — The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released Friday the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the... — Updated 5/21/2020 Full story
Physical Therapy Down Under re-opening fitness center
Physical Therapy Down Under and Fitness Center is opening its gym today under the requirements and allowances of Phase One of the state re-opening plan. Hours of operation of the... — Updated 5/15/2020
Gilman promoted at Independence Bank
Press release Independence Bank announcef that Paighton Gilman has been promoted to new accounts officer. Gilman joined the bank in early 2015 and has worked in the New Accounts... — Updated 5/1/2020
SBA continuing to provide help during pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration continues to aggressively move forward in assisting small businesses and nonprofit organizations adversely affected by the devastating impact of coronavirus and the illness it causes,... — Updated 4/16/2020 Full story
COVID-19 spurring tax and finance changes
(BPT) — Novel coronavirus 2019 and the illness it causes, COVID-19, is changing our lives in many ways, including how we file our income taxes. The IRS has announced some changes that impact your 2019 income tax return. March 27,... — Updated 4/16/2020 Full story
Tavern's now qualify for COVID-19 aid
Havre Daily News staff The members of Montana’s congressional delegation have announced that most taverns have been added to businesses eligible for federal assistance in the COVID-19 pandemic. Several Montana taverns were not... — Updated 4/16/2020 Full story
COVID-19 program information starting to flow to Montana businesses and employers
Press release The Montana Chamber of Commerce and Montana Bankers Association said last week in a release that, with the new laws and more than $2 trillion in disaster recovery and relief funding approved by the U.S. government,... — Updated 4/9/2020
U.S. Chamber offers resources during COVID-19 pandemic
Havre Daily News staff The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has listed online a variety of resources it has compiled to help businesses combat the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The U.S. Chamber is working closely with the White Hous... — Updated 4/9/2020
SBA offers coronavirus emergency loans, other assistance
This was taken from the U.S. SBA website The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial... — Updated 4/9/2020
