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PHOTO Stroots honored with small business award

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | May 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Brent Donnelly, Small Business Association district director, and Justin Everette, SBA regional administer, straddle Jerry Stroot owner of Superior Meats and recipient of the Small Business Person of Montana. Jerry and his wife, Sandy's children and their spouses were in attendance with representatives from Gov. Greg Gianforte, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Tim Sheehy and Rep. Zinke offices. State Sen. Denley Loge spoke on his long and rewarding relationship with Superior Meats while customers and friends enjoyed lunch inside the retail section of the meat processing facility on Friday. May 4-10 was National Small Business Week.

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