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Aunt Dofe’s Gallery in Willow Creek has postponed the start of their 2022 season. The The Rollin Beamish and Jim Zimpel ‘s show will now begin Saturday, February 12th and end Sunday, March 20th. The opening reception at the Gallery will be Saturday, February 12th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. As a reminder, Aunt Dofe’s hours for the 2022 Season will be Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. when a show is up....
Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week Montana entrepreneurs have a new tool to grow their businesses. Approved by the governor in December, the Montana Down Payment Assistance Program is a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and Montana’s banks, credit unions, and economic development agencies. “Montana entrepreneurs and job creators now have another tool in their toolbox to invest and grow their business, create more good-paying jobs, and meet increasing consumer demands,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I appreciate the priva...
BOZEMAN — A new study from a Montana State University researcher and his colleagues provides evidence that the labor market tightened for the nursing workforce throughout the first 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by falling employment and rising wages across the industry. The paper, “Nurse Employment During the First 15 Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” was published today in the January issue of the journal Health Affairs. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Current Population Survey, which is admin... Full story
HELENA - The 2021 Legislature passed House Bill 303, changing how Montana taxes business equipment. The new law increases the business equipment tax exemption from $100,000 to $300,000 for Tax Year 2022. Businesses whose statewide market value of equipment is $300,000 or less are exempt from the business equipment tax. These businesses will not have a reporting requirement in 2022 unless: (1) they have acquired new personal property that would increase their equipment’s aggregate market value above the exemption amount; or, (2) the department r...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that applications will now be accepted for Recovery Destination Event Grants. Available through the Tourism Grant Program, a total of $500,000 of funding is now available to support established and new destination events that will increase non-resident and resident visitor attendance and generate revenue to Montana communities. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, several major events have been either rescheduled or canceled across the state, causing a negative economic imp... Full story
Recent news from Vigilante Electric Cooperative (VEC) officials will be a boon to area customers. The member-owned non-profit corporation recently announced their board of trustees approved a rebate back to all rate classes in the total amount of approximately $800,000. For accounts with Kwh usage, a credit will be added this month and will be based on usage and revenue per metered account. According to VEC General Manager Rollie Miller, they have the lowest residential and irrigation rates in the state and are in a strong financial position....
BOZEMAN — Despite struggling with worker shortages, disrupted supply chains and increased shipping costs, Montana manufacturers fared relatively well during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic and could see a return to pre-pandemic activity this year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at Montana State University. The 2021 Montana Manufacturing Report, which analyzes the results of a survey administered by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, concludes t...
After facing a shortage of aluminum in late October because of supply chain disruptions, Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) received about 40,000 pounds of aluminum last week, allowing workers there to resume regular license plate production for the state of Montana. “Last week’s delivery provides us with enough material to make more than 200,000 aluminum license plates and take us through February or March 2022,” said MCE Administrator Gayle Butler. “Workers in the license plate shop are working overtime to get us caught up.” MCE, loca...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week Montana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3% in November to 2.8%, tying the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the state. Strong job growth continued in November, with over 3,000 jobs created. “Montana is closing out the year with yet another month of record-setting employment and strong growth in our labor force,” said Governor Greg Gianforte. “As we enter a new year, we’ll continue enacting our pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda to complement the unmatched work ethic of Montanans.” The...
The Three Forks Voice weekly newspaper will not print an edition on Wednesday, December 29. After the December 22 edition, the paper will miss a week and be back with a paper being distributed on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Staff apologizes for any inconvenience the missed date may cause. Remember you can also find the Voice at www.threeforksvoice.com...
The Shoppe Pastry and Coffeehouse is officially open for business in Three Forks. The business located at 119 S. Main in downtown Three Forks opened its doors during last Friday's Christmas Stroll and will be open Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. During the limited opening last week, owners Rikayla Bjorndal and Nancy Todd discussed what has been a long journey to finally welcome customers. According to Todd, starting this type of business has been a goal and dream for a long time that in... Full story
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte last week launched a $7.5 million Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in value-added agricultural products across the state and strengthen the industry. "Agriculture is Montana's number one industry, and our administration is partnering with our ag industry to find ways to add value to commodities here in Montana," Gov. Gianforte. "By investing in value-added processing and manufacturing in Montana, our producers will be able to keep pace with a...
With demand for food bank services continuing to surge in Montana as the pandemic wears on, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $1,000,000 in contributions during its 20th annual fundraising campaign for food banks across Montana, including Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. Over 100 food banks are participating in the statewide "Be A Friend in Deed, Helping Those in Need" campaign this year. The campaign has raised over $40 million for Montana food banks in 19 years,...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of employed workers in Montana hit an all-time high in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.3%, a low not seen since June 2007. The reported unemployment rate in Gallatin County was the best in the state at 1.3 percent. Broadwater County was 41st out of 56 Montana Counties at 2.2 percent. “Montana is in the midst of a historic economic recovery. We’ve recovered all jobs lost since the start of the pandemic, and more Montanans are working now than in our state’s history...
In late September, the fire that consumed the LaHood Park Steakhouse near Cardwell was saddening news for residents across southwest Montana. A little over a week after the fire, there was some positive news with the announcement that owner Phil Lalich would be rebuilding the steakhouse located at 960 MT HWY 2 E. The announcement was made through a Facebook post. "It is so amazing the amount of love and support you have all given us over this last week! Thank you so much to everyone that has...
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Deb Niedermeyer, who was hired to fill the position earlier this month, said she is thrilled to be selected. Niedermeyer was drawn to the position because of the small-town feel of Three Forks. "I enjoy the main street with its shops, and the people have always been wonderful to us," she said. Niedermeyer has vast experience with QuickBooks and online bookkeeping but has also been involved with chambers for years. "I have always... Full story
The Montana First Annual Real Estate Summit is scheduled for October 23 and 24 at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. The event, hosted by eXp Realty, is designed to celebrate real estate growth and for agents to meet their colleagues from across the Treasure State. According to Designated Managing Broker for Montana Damian Forrester, the event was originally formulated to bring together real estate agents at their brokerage at eXp Realty, a virtual company with no brick-and-mortar offices....
There are some big plans in the works at Pathways Assisted Living in Three Forks. Owner Kathy Pruett recently said they have placed the building at 622 S. Main Street on the market and discussed plans to relocate the facility. “Our desire is to relocate the facility to a more rural setting for residents to have a better quality of life,” she said. With a new facility, Pruett added they will create more spacious rooms, and more activity spaces noting the winter months at the current location are difficult for residents. “We are going to creat... Full story
After having the event canceled in 2020, there were plenty of smiles at the recent Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting at the Headwaters Ranch. Chamber Executive Director Melissa Jenkins was ecstatic for the return of the dinner and other bigger events in Gallatin County. "The people that attended had a great time. We had a great silent auction with many wonderful items that were donated by area businesses," she said. "It was so nice to be able to share what the Chamber... Full story
Three Forks is now home to a laundromat. Three Rivers Laundromat officially opened for business last week and is owned by Tami Hill, and managed by Brandon Harper. The new business located at 15 Main Street has one 40-pound washer, three 30-pound washers, six 20-pound washers, and ten dryers. Hill said the best part about the new business is that the Three Forks residents will not have to travel out of town to go to a laundromat. "Everyone seems to be so excited about the idea. We are asked... Full story
While there were times business was slow at the Wheat Montana Deli locations during the early stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic, things stayed strong in the mill and bakery located in Three Forks. According to Customer Service Manager Amy Danielsen, because Wheat Montana is an essential business, they were allowed to keep the mill and bakery running normally, with some employee precautions. "Most people were very supportive and patient during the lockdown. Luckily while the deli business was... Full story
According to Plaza Bar owner Eric Raube, the early stages of the Covid-19 shutdown drastically affected his business located at 204 S. Main. He was also able to witness what he described as amazing community support of the Plaza and its employees. "That has been a very positive outcome of the whole pandemic, the community coming together and supporting each other," he said. When the pandemic hit, the Plaza Bar was able to stay open and operate as a liquor store, but Raube said that is just a...
As an essential business, the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks has been able to keep its doors open since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. According to Office Manager Ranee Berg, in the early stages of the pandemic, not many people were going anywhere but they eventually saw an uptrend. She added that because they were essential, they did not get hit as much as some businesses. "We were able to say open, so that was good," Ranee said. Since they opened their doors at 113 S....
Roots Hair Studio in Three Forks was closed for nearly six-weeks last year due to statewide directives issued by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. Owner Miranda Roberts said once they were able to reopen, they had quite a few sanitation guidelines to follow but was more than happy to comply so she could get back to work. Once Bullock lifted Phase 1 Guidelines, Peterson felt they were busy as ever, if not busier. "We live in a phenomenal community and are so appreciative of all the support... Full story
The first few weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic were a tough time for Three Forks Floral owner Mo Denny. With her sales down 40 to 45 percent, Denny found herself not always wanting to go to the retail store located at 101 N. Main in Three Forks. "It was quite scary. I didn't want to come to work because it was so depressing. I thought what do I want to come in here for," she said. While there were some admitted dark days, Denny said she just continued to push through the pandemic and sales have... Full story