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Press release Charles Werk, a member of the Gros Ventre Tribe from the Fort Belknap Indian Community, founded InnoNative Solutions LLC, to specialize in creating custom websites, mobile apps, and software solutions that look great and drive results. "I built Innonative Solutions to bring technology and opportunity back to my community, helping to drive growth through digital education, job creation, and support for other Native-owned businesses," said Werk, founder and CEO....
Press release Altana Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Mike Kellam as the new associate vice president of ag lending. Kellam will be leading Altana's efforts to serve local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions to support our community's continued growth. Kellam grew up on his family's ranch south of Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School. He furthered his education at Montana State University in...
Press release Independence Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Kato to Teller Supervisor and Accountant Relations Specialist. Lauren, who joined the bank in January 2022 as an Account Relations Specialist, has consistently demonstrated her commitment to customer service and professional development. A native of Havre, Lauren brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She attended Dawson Community College and is currently pursuing further studies at Miles...
Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA has expanded its entrepreneurial resources for veterans, service members, and military families to strengthen their paths to the American dream of business ownership,” Guzman said. “With nearly two million veteran...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $900,000 of federal grant funding is available to help small Montana businesses accelerate and grow international sales. The U.S. Small Business Administration funding is administered through Commerce’s State Trade Expansion Program. “Commerce’s STEP grant makes world-wide markets more accessible to Montana’s small businesses,” said Paul Green, director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “Since 2011, Commerce’s efforts through the STEP grant...
Press release A Havre restaurant business has both changed its main mode of operation and received a top award in the state. Sarah Manuel of Farmer Meets Foodie said she no longer operates her food truck and instead is doing catering and selling frozen meals across the state. "With a chill of fall in the air, the previous patrons of the Streatery Food Truck in Havre may have been wondering what ever happened to the crew that has been serving them up a taste of...
Press release Dunham's Sports® has announced the official Grand Opening of its Havre store Friday, Sept. 13. "We encourage you to Get in the Game® at Dunham's Sports®, where our big names bring you in and our low prices bring you back," a release announcing the grand opening said. "Visit dunhamssports.com to find out more about the great brands and value Dunham's Sports® has to offer." Dunham's representatives said they would like to invite residents of Havre...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Secretary of State’s office announced it is again waiving fees for Montana businesses. The 2025 Annual Report filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in savings, a release said. The fees also were waived in 2024, allowing businesses to file their reports at no extra expense....
Over the years, one of the most asked questions I get from entrepreneurs is what grants are available for new businesses and how do I get a business loan. Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals that have had the dream of turning their unique idea into a new small business. Grants are mostly non-existent for most startups unless your local community organizations or government agencies offer financial incentives. To help reduce barriers for startups, the U.S. Small Business...
Press release MILES CITY — Stockman Bank has announced the conversion of Rocky Mountain Bank branches located in Kalispell, Bigfork and Plains to Stockman is complete. Systems were converted and building signage was replaced over the weekend, with the bank doors opening as Stockman Monday, July 22, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Rocky Mountain Bank’s employees and customers to the Stockman family,” said Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. “We are a family-owned, Montana community bank committed to serving the financial needs...
2Tim 2:14 "Remind them before God to avoid wrangling over words which does no good, but only ruins those who ate listening" Out our way, we don't have many tourists and aside from me, most of the folks weaning cowboy gear are the real deal. But in the bigger cities - especially during fair season, we get tourists who try to pretend to be cowboys and get caught. I have shared the story of the dude who bought chaps but didn't know they went over the jean, not instead of them, bu...
Press release BBB Foundation, the charitable arm of Better Business Bureau, announced it is now accepting applications and nominations for its regional Torch Awards for Ethics and Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship programs. Businesses of every size based in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Western Wyoming and Central Colorado are invited to apply for BBB Foundation’s annual awards recognizing marketplace role models. Customers are also encouraged to nominate businesses in these communities they find most t...
Press release Independence Bank recently promoted Mason Sheppard to assistant vice president of lending. Sheppard came to the bank in 2015 as a credit analyst and was later promoted to loan officer in 2017. In 2021, Mason accepted the responsibilities of managing our credit analyst department and then in 2022 took on the supervision of the ag/commercial lending staff in Havre. In 2023 Mason became a senior Loan Officer and a member of the Banks loan committee. Mason will be...
Press release Independence Bank recently promoted Lacy Farmer to finance officer/executive assistant at the Havre Branch. Farmer started at the bank as an executive assistant in 2018. In her new role, she is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all financial matters related to the organization are handled in a responsible and legal manner. Management of the budget, preparation of various financial reports and ensuring accuracy of such reports are critical components of...
Press release Stockman Bank has been recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the top 50 best-performing U.S. community banks of 2023 among banks with $3 billion to $10 billion in assets. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks institutions based on returns, growth and funding but places a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets. The rankings were launched in 2011 to assess the performance of community banks. “This recognition reflects not only our exemplary financial performance, but the d...
Press release Stockman Bank has been recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the top 50 best-performing U.S. community banks of 2023 among banks with $3 billion to $10 billion in assets. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks institutions based on returns, growth and funding but places a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets. The rankings were launched in 2011 to assess the performance of community banks. “This recognition reflects not only our exemplary financial performance, but the d...
Press release Alec Breding recently was promoted by Independence Bank to ag/commercial loan officer. Breding came to the bank in January of 2022 as a part-time credit analyst while finishing his last semester at Montana State University-Northern and was promoted to ag/commercial lender in 2023. Since then, he has been serving ag/commercial lending customers on the region. "We are very pleased to announce Alec's position as loan officer," Independence Bank Senior Loan Officer M...
The Atrium Mall has added a new neighbor to the building, Frankie's, a coffee shop located on the main floor. Frankie's is owned by Frankie and Travis Chamberlain, a husband-wife team and were elementary school sweethearts. They have eight children and three grandchildren. Frankie Chamberlain was born in Alaska, where she owned coffee shops, and she has been a professional master barista for more than 20 years, trained in roasting and roast profiles, coffee history, brewing...
Havre locals Nicole and Andy Hanson have added another coffee stop for the public's commute to work every morning. Slight renovations have occurred within the walls of Creative Yogurt in the last couple months to make the additions to the menu. "We opened Creative Coffee Jan. 2, 2024, to add a little pizazz to our already established business, Creative Yogurt," Nicole Hanson said. "The two have so far complemented each other very nicely. Andy went above and beyond with the...
Press release Independence Bank has announced the promotion of Andy Morris to the position of information technology and security officer. In this role, Morris will provide assistance in managing networking equipment, working closely with bank partners to maintain a secure and extensible network. Morris grew up in Belgrade and moved to Havre in the fall of 1997. He attended college at Montana State University-Northern, where he earned a bachelor's degree in computer...
Press release Independence Bank recently promoted Mym Cichosz to the position of MSI corporate secretary/bank board secretary and human resources administrative assistant. In these roles, Cichosz provides services and outreach to our shareholders, aids the board of directors in fulfilling their fiduciary duties, and provides assistance in ensuring human resources meets the needs of our employees. Cichosz is a Montana State University-Northern graduate with a bachelor's degree...
Press release Independence Bank recently promoted Justine Beaudry to the position of Loan Assistant Supervisor. In this role, Beaudry provides leadership and guidance to the loan assistant staff across all Independence Bank branches. "Justine has worked hard to provide guidance and expertise to our lending staff, "Independence Bank Havre Branch President Karene Faber said. "We are confident that she will continue to promote excellent service for our lending customers."...
Les Schwab Tire Center has opened its doors for business in Havre with the official day of opening Dec. 6. Store Manager Trent Goslin said he has been training his crew to perform tasks such as full suspension, brakes, alignments, lift kits, lowering kits, service calls, and anything to do with tires on semi-trucks, agriculture vehicles, side-by-sides, golf carts and four wheelers. Les Schwab is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
A local business has joined a group that offers recreational vehicle travelers a place to stay across the country at the cost of a yearly fee. Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, said Fresno Tavern on U.S. Highway 2 west of Havre is now part of the network. Representatives of the tavern did not respond to requests for comment. Holland said Harvest Hosts is a network of small and local businesses, including farms, breweries, historical landmarks, and more. The project spans across America and hosts offer space to RVers to...
