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Tyler’s Styling Studio · Polson, MT · Est. 2025News &
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Local Success Stories
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Food Enterprise
A Missoula farmers market favorite, scaled into a thriving business with a grant and a high-volume pelmeni machine housed at MMFEC.
Pelz Dumpling · Missoula, MT · Est. 2023
Cooperative Development
“We are creating a larger, broader cooperative economy. A structure that can be adopted throughout the country.”
Northwest Food Hub Network · Regional, Pacific Northwest
Community Development
A planned multi-use trail and boardwalk will link the west and east ends of Thompson Falls, improving safety, access, and community connection.
Thompson Falls Eastward Extension Trail · Thompson Falls, MT · Est. 2025
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June 25, 2026
Mission West brings Brownfields redevelopment options to Polson City Commission
Karl Sutton presented Mission West's Brownfields Assessment Program to the Polson City Commission, outlining how idle industrial sites could be returned to…
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March 30, 2026
Montana Marinara: A Story of Partnerships, Practicality, and Place
Locally grown vegetables like plump butternut squash, crisp carrots, and succulent onions are being whipped together with canned tomatoes in a large,…
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March 25, 2026
Why Your Google Business Profile Matters More Than You Think
If you’re a local business and you haven’t optimized your Google Business Profile, you’re leaving money on the table. It’s free, it…
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March 25, 2026
5 Things Every Local Business Website Needs in 2026
Your website is often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. In 2026, expectations are higher than ever. Here’s…
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March 25, 2026
How to Choose the Right Marketing Partner for Your Small Business
Finding the right marketing partner can feel overwhelming, especially when every agency promises the moon. But as a small business owner, you…
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December 11, 2025
How Can I Lower My Energy Bills in Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Counties?
It’s no secret that energy prices are getting really expensive. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2023 the average…
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November 26, 2025
The Heart of the Holiday Season Beats in Small Businesses
Black Friday is fast approaching, which means that millions of Americans still groggy from hearty turkey dinners will soon line up outside…
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July 24, 2025
Tourism Grants Ignite Revitalization in Undervisited, Rural Areas
Surrounded by scenery that begs for a second look, Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Counties, as well as the Flathead Indian Reservation, are…
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