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The Montgomery Distilleryâs 23 employees are working the same hours they did in 2019. Other Missoula businesses also have endured, something Ryan Montgomery, pictured with Sen. Jon Tester, attributes to timely federal assistance.
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MISSOULA â When the Montgomery Distillery closed its doors last spring, like many local businesses, the future became uncertain. Revenue fell to zero but expenses lingered, pandemic or not.
Nearly a year later, the popular downtown distillery is on firm footing and its 23 employees are working the same hours they did in 2019. Other businesses also have endured, something Ryan Montgomery attributes to timely federal assistance.
Senator Tester Discusses American Rescue Plan in Missoula
The American Rescue Plan was Montana Senator Jon Tester s topic at a meeting with business people in Missoula. The Friday morning gathering at Montgomery Distillery included distillery owners Jenny and Ryan Montgomery, Missoula County Commissioner Josh Slotnick and Missoula Economic Partnership CEO Grant Kier. The discussion was followed by questions from the media.
Tester, the only Montana Congressman to vote for the Act, said, A return to normal for our economy is in sight. But communities across our state are in critical need of relief to help them recover from the economic fallout of this crisis. That s why I worked to ensure that the American Rescue Plan provides targeted, direct relief to Montana cities like Missoula, which could receive nearly $14 million to plug revenue gaps and keep critical services like cops and firefighters on the beat. And it ll help small businesses like Montgomery Distillery and other hospita
Sen. Tester discusses American Rescue Plan in Missoula
Senator Jon Tester hosted a discussion in Missoula on Friday about the direct impact of the American Rescue Plan funds on the state.
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MISSOULA â Senator Jon Tester hosted a discussion in Missoula on Friday about the direct impact of the American Rescue Plan funds on the state.
Earlier in the day, Gov. Greg Gianforte said some of that money could help fully utilize internet for telehealth and education, and bring broadband to rural communities.
Sen. Tester also touched on topics ranging from helping schools remain open to targeting support for small businesses.
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