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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 trillion raised to buy those companies. In addition, Montana continues to attract strategic acquirers looking to capitalize of the state’s economic growth — No. 8 in the U.S. — and tailwinds tied to a national reverse migration, with people leaving cities for rural locales. Whether trans...
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 Anderson said the store currently carries girls' clothes size zero to 12 and boys' clothes sizes zero to five. She said her aim in opening this store is to fill a void she has noticed in the area for a brick-and-mortar children's clothing store and she hopes the feedback she gets from people during this...
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 Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The free event will connect military spouses with resources and information available to help them start or grow a small business. The event will open with remarks from Second Lady Karen Pence and SBA Adminis...
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 pandemic. "I knew at 13 that I wanted to be a massage therapist," said Kristi Feit, owner of the Mirror Image Day Spa in Glasgow. "I would practice on my family and enjoyed making people feel better." Feit earned her massage therapist license in 2001 and became a licensed nail tech in 2005. She ope...
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 invited to apply for funds through the state grant program. “Our Growth Through Agriculture program has a long history of helping Montana’s producers and small businesses add value, scale up and access new markets,” Director Ben Thomas said. “Investing in the diversification and expansion of our ag indust...
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 stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 47 consecutive quarters, especially in this environment, makes its accomplishment even more impressive. That makes Stockman Bank of...
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 successful launch despite the pandemic, which she said, hasn't had a huge impact on things so far. "What I'm focusing on right now is helping people train their dogs with basic obedience," she said, "I eventually want to do more advanced or specialized things. ... Eventually I would like to help ranchers tr...
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 time when non-profits and the communities they serve need it most. Due to the many challenges facing the nation right now, the program is removing all category requirements for submissions this year. This action will free up communities to submit causes to address their greatest needs. The program...
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....
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 Atrium....
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 Financial Institutions, Minority Depository Institutions, Certified Development Companies, Farm Credit System lenders, Microlenders, as well as traditional smaller asset size lenders in the Paycheck Protection Program. SBA’s Lender Match is an additional resource for pandemic-affected small bus...
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 owner of Flowers by Hannah as of June 1. "I've done floral design for six years and it's just always been a dream to have my own shop and it just worked out with Kimmi to do that," she said. She said she is looking forward to expanding floral design, the gift shop, home decor and keeping some things about...
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 https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance, Monday to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and nonprofits that are facing economic disruption due...
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 keeping staff, operations and customers protected during the COPVID-19 pandemic. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, costs related to communication, remote work equipment, cleaning supplies, tools to enhance social distancing and sanitation, and travel and hotel costs related to q...
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 impacted by COVID-19, which is why we’re here to provide resources and information,” Acting Commissioner Brenda Nordlund said. “A healthy and vital business community is essential to Montana’s economic growth and prosperity. These programs are here to strengthen and support our businesses.” DLI is hosting to...
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 CARES Act contains $376 billion in relief for U.S. workers and small businesses, the SBA COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Options webpage says, and established several new temporary programs to help businesses address the COVID-19 outbreak. Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program, which...
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 application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. SBA will also soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications, and to p...
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 gym are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Co-owner Kristi Parrotte said under Phase One directions from Gov. Steve Bullock the facility's maximum capacity is 75 at all times. She said because of Phase One the gym is not allowed to be open for 24 hours. "We have...
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 Department as the lead new accounts representative prior to her promotion. In her new position, she will assist the other Independence Bank locations in Conrad, Malta, Glasgow, Poplar and Scobey with new accounts operations. Gilman said she feels that her extensive product knowledge and her commitment...
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, COVID-19, in Region 8 and across the nation. As of (Tuesday), 1,035,086 Paycheck Protection Program loans valued at nearly $248 billion dollars from 4,664 lenders have been approved nationwide. We are less than two-and-a-half weeks into the process of administering this massive economic recovery program...
(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, Congress approved a $2 trillion emergency economic aid package to help Americans withstand the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the measures outlined below. Robert Fishbein, vice president in Prudential’s Tax Department, shares what you need to know: Do I still need to file my tax return by April 15...
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 eligible because of the income they received from gaming machines, but the U.S. Small Business Administration has expanded eligibility for aid like the Paycheck Protection Program to include taverns that make one-third of their income from gambling will now qualify as long as the profit is less than 5...
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, it is incumbent upon Montana business owners, non-profit leaders and bankers to work together to help the Big Sky State renew its economy and communities in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. “Montana bankers and business leaders are working hard to prepare for the new disaster relief and recovery p...
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 House, U.S. government agencies and foreign government officials to inform and equip businesses with the most important and up-to-date information to prevent the spread of the virus and prepare businesses for the near and long-term impact,” its web page says. It says the latest updates are available on...
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 economic injury as a result of COVID-19. Loan applications and links to additional information are available at https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 . As provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, SBA issued an Economic Injury Disaster...
