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News from Mission West Community Development Partners RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners has received a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for an accelerator coworking space (ACS) feasibility study in Polson. The ACS would provide free or low-cost working space as well as expert advice on starting and operating a business, marketing advice, and business consulting services to small businesses in the area. The project will be supported by $10,000 in matching funds provided by Mission West and an additional $10,000 provided by the Polson Redevelopment Agency (PRA).  The project grew out of discussions between Mission West and Polson City ...

News from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson is proud to announce that Dr. Aron Haire, D.O. has joined the Providence St. Joseph Center staff providing emergency care to the community. “Dr. Haire will be an incredible addition to o...

News from MT Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — Montana’s Department of Labor & Industry released the state’s 2021 Labor Day report, which shows Montana is in the midst of a strong recovery from the 2020 recession and is poised to enjoy robust economic growth in the future. Th...

 News from Mission West Community Development Partners FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Flathead Reservation, a two-year program that helps participants build strong leadership skills to become involved community leaders. The program, which started in ...

News from the Montana Department of Commerce   MONTANA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced the 2022 Tourism Grant cycle opens Aug. 1. Applications can be submitted through Sept. 15. The Tourism Grant Program is funded by the four percent Lodging Facility Use Tax, commonly known a...