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Commerce’s new Revolving Loan Program allocates $24M to support MT tourism industry

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $24 million of grant funding has been awarded to 12 local economic development organizations to generate revolving loans to further develop and enhance Montana’s tourism industry. The funding is through Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program. “The Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program creates a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and local economic development organizations, with the sole purpose of further developing our tourism economy,” said Paul Green, Dire...


Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of the above three locations through Dec. 21. Donation boxes are located near the entrance of...


Dollar General now open in Ronan

News from Dollar General Corporation RONAN — Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 63741 US Highway 93 in Ronan is now open to provide the community with convenient and affordable access to household essentials, including fresh fruits and vegetables.  “At Dollar General,...


Bishop Insurance Service named a 2024 best practices agency Bishop Insurance Service named a 2024 best practices agency

News from Seitz Insurance POLSON – Bishop Insurance Service, a member of Seitz Insurance Agency, retained its Best Practices status for 2024, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States.  The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to partici...


St. Luke recognized for improvement in patient care

News from PIN, Montana Hospital Association RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for their efforts to increase attendance rates for postpartum visits. Between January 1 and June 30,...


Summit celebrates opening of new service, activity center in Polson Summit celebrates opening of new service, activity center in Polson

Director of Communications, Summit Independent Living POLSON — Summit Independent Living — the disability services and advocacy nonprofit serving Western Montana — is proud to announce that it’s enhancing its service to Lake and Sanders County residents with the opening of a new ...


Kiowa Revitalization Project serves Glacier National Park community Kiowa Revitalization Project serves Glacier National Park community

News from Freestone Development BROWNING — For many Treasure State residents, much of Montana feels like it is being lost to a new wave of change. Familiar places that hold the memories of our upbringing are now hardly recognizable. However, there are those places that hold true to their history, ...


St. Luke awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care

News from Whitney Liegakos, St. Luke Public Relations Manager   RONAN — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts. They have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality &mda...


Simulation in Motion Montana to conduct critical training at St. Luke Community Hospital Simulation in Motion Montana to conduct critical training at St. Luke Community Hospital

News from SIM-MT RONAN — Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT) is excited to announce a crucial training event at St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan on July 31, 2024. Our team of exceptional simulation specialists will provide hands-on training to the critical access hospital staff, enhancing ...


MT Food Bank Network, Albertsons/Safeway team up to end hunger in Montana

News from the Montana Food Bank Network MISSOULA —Across the state, 1 in 9 Montanans don’t have enough food, including 1 in 6 children, and the need is only getting greater. As Montana’s only statewide food bank, Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) has a network of 360 partners statewide,...


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