This project was initiated by Mission West in 2010 in partnership with Lake County and the city of Polson to reconstruct Skyline Drive in Polson. Mission West wrote a grant to the US Department of Transportation through their first Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)program for $16 million and received an award of $12 million.
A formerly empty space on Main Street in downtown Polson is now filled with artwork, handcrafted products, and clothing made from upcycled materials.
Superior Meats has been growing at a fast clip of 10 to 15% yearly, and gross sales have tripled in the last five or six years. Jerry Stroot, its entrepreneurial owner, knew he had a great operating and sales team, but without a bigger & better location, Superior’s growth would end
We worked with Maxine Lane of Maxine Creates to develop a larger market for her high quality handcrafted botanical lotions and salves
Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) – now Mission West – has received a $28,600 Rural Business Development Grant to fund targeted technical assistance, training and numerous other activities that lead to the development and/or expansion of rural businesses in Lake, Mineral and Sanders counties.
Who hasn’t dreamed of going from employee to owner? Manny initially came to us through our workshops to learn the business skills needed to manage an auto parts store.