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The pandemic confirmed the critical role that small businesses play in our daily lives. It sounds cliché, but locally owned small businesses truly are the heart and soul of our cities and towns. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small retailers and restaurants that depend upon the boost in sales earned between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not so long ago, it was an American tradition to shop and play at the local mall or vibrant small business district downtown. Brick-and-mortar businesses would promote their...
RigaTony's, a new Italian restaurant, just opened in the former Uncle Joe's Steakhouse location on First Street, and while recent maintenance issues have temporarily closed its in-house dining areas it is still providing pick-up and delivery. Restaurant owner Tony St. John, a native of Havre who only recently returned, said their dishwasher broke down Friday and they are waiting on a replacement part that should be coming in the middle of next week. St. John, after graduating...
1-year Havre resident Jenny Parks has spent most of 2022 trying to get her restaurant and catering business, Jenny's Kitchen, located in the old Red Wing Boot Repair location at 416 First St., up to full service, and it seems like the time for the doors to open may be just around the corner. Parks said they were originally hoping to open in February of this year, but extreme delays caused by supply chain issues have caused her to shelve those plans until she can get some of...
Press release Guild is now First Colony Mortgage. First Colony Mortgage has served the lending needs of borrowers since 1984. As a mortgage banker, First Colony offers many advantages. It not only process mortgages, the companies workers also underwrite, fund and close mortgage loans all in one of its local branches. Guild’s expert team of in-house mortgage professionals work together to ensure that loans are processed efficiently and quickly, all in one place for the buyer’s convenience and satisfaction. It’s First Colon...
IRVINE, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - D.A. Davidson announced Wednesday its commitment to accelerate its marketing and digital transformation across its investment banking and institutional equities divisions. Andreea Popa has joined as head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing to develop and execute a strategic marketing plan that positions D.A. Davidson's ECM Group for continued growth across consumer, diversified industrials, financial institutions, and technology industry...
Press release Independence Bank has announced the promotions of two of its employees, with Christen Oullette becoming the bank's consumer lending supervisor and Mason Sheppard taking over as agricultural/commercial loan officer supervisor. Ouellette worked with the bank as a teller in 2012 before moving to Thompson Falls with her husband, Austin. During her time on the western side of the state, she worked as a financial planning manager for three years. Ouellette and her...
from U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold its 2022 Women’s Business Summit March 28-30. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Joe Biden’s cabinet, issued the following statement Tuesday to commemorate Women’s History Month. "As we kick off Women’s History Month 2022, themed women providing healing, promoting hope, I honor our incredible women in caregiving an...
from U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Monday that eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning may now submit their proposals to host Boots to Business — B2B — courses at military installations outside the continental United States. The awarded organization will provide B2B training to transitioning service members and military spouses at overseas military installations. The B2B progr...
from U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, visited New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut, to meet with small business owners and to promote how the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure law will bring communities together to build a better America. Administrator Guzman kicked off her visit with New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker at Atticus Book Store and Café and later met with Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont at Meriden Sewage Treatment Plant....
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 communities the agency supports through the program. RICs are geographically-concentrated networking hubs of small businesses, suppliers, service providers, and related institutions that work together to maximize resources, compete on larger scales, and drive innovation and job creation. “Our nation...
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 carnivores. Last week the agency entered into a settlement agreement with six conservation groups that sued USFWS in 2020 over its management of lynx. The plaintiffs had argued that an agency assessment finding that the animals have recovered and therefore no longer require federal protections was motivated...
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 has traditionally been a food trailer. With the purchase of the property, Steve Parker said, he looks forward to expanding his business. "The opportunity came up and we decided to go ahead and jump on it," Parker said. "Our barbecue business had been growing for a couple of years as a food trailer...
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 business owner. Working in collaboration with our government and community partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration plays an important role in supporting service members as they exit the military and become entrepreneurs. During National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 1-5, the country celebr...
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 administered to Montana small businesses ready to accelerate the growth of international sales. Since 2011, the state has received $4.19 million through STEP. “Montana small businesses are producing products that are beneficial for people and businesses around the world,” said Brent Donnelly, SBA distr...
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 Award at the tradeshow, held Friday and Saturday in Helena with the exhibits open to the public Saturday. The awards were presented to the winners Friday, with Montana Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras, Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark and Commerce Director Scott Osterman presenting the awards. Jarvey d...
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 goals set by the commission to expand and improve economic opportunities for each tribal nation in Montana,” Fyant said. “Creating income earning opportunities for people, whether from a small business or through secure employment, is a goal embraced by our tribal council.” Representing the Arlee Distric...
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 federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and hotels. SBA announced it was ready to receive new applications immediately from small businesses looking to take a...
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 said the shop has already garnered good feedback in its first three days of operation. "A lot of really happy mothers, grandmothers, just people coming in to check it out," Zubatch said. She said the opening of the store has been in the works since March and, with the pandemic still disrupting...
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 the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-profits and Venues Act, SVOG supplemental awards are to be provided to those who received an initial grant and have illustrated a 70% loss when comparing 2021’s first-quarter revenues to the same in 2019. Thus far, approximately $9 billion has been awarded in...
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 nation’s 31 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, triumphs, and creativity. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced National Small Business Week in a news release last month. The free, three-day conference will take place in a virtual atrium, which will showcase a series of educati...
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 things about the veterinary profession is the opportunity to get to know not only many great pets and livestock, but their owners as well, a press release said. "We both love herd work; give us a call, 406-357-2279," the two said in the release. Growing up on the family ranch in Malta, Knudsen said...
Press release Brooke Rudolph has recently been promoted to consumer lender/operations officer at Stockman Bank in Havre. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing consumer loans, and coordinating, overseeing and supervising all operational related functions for the bank. She also provides supervision and guidance to the teller and customer service areas, loan support and administrative staff. Rudolph brings more than 15 years of banking experience to the position...
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 directly through the SBA. “The SBA’s new streamlined application portal will simplify forgiveness for millions of our smallest businesses — including many sole proprietors — who used funds from our Paycheck Protection Program loans to survive the pandemic,” Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman said...
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 microenterprises. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. RMAP provides loans and grants to a non-profit entity, tribe or institution of higher education as a Microenterprise Development Organization to establish revolving loan funds to provide loa...
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 University of Montana. Diane Savesten Getten is native to Havre and graduated from Montana State University-Northern, the release said. The two bring a combined 82 years of Havre area real estate experience and knowledge to Property West's clients, and they said they look forward to continuing to assist...
