Business teeming in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY – The holiday season will be just a little nicer in Lake County this year thanks to the teeming business environment.

The Mission Market, a south Lake County staple for 11 years is celebrating its anniversary Oct. 25 with free hot dogs and a 10 percent discount storewide.

The market is a well-stocked with outstandingly priced mecca of bulk and discount groceries, high-end cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, household items and needle craft supplies, among other items.

The friendly staff members are on hand throughout the store to offer help and advice to customers, whether they are looking for sweet salami or sewing machine bobbins.

“It’s our anniversary but it’s also a customer appreciation day,” said Delbert Bontrager, Mission Market Owner.

 “We started that because instead of taking from the customers we like to give back,” he said.

Along with the hot dogs and store-wide discount, Bontrager said the anniversary celebration will feature samplings of cheese, jams and jellies.

“We think it’s a very good product. It’s a customer appreciation day and everybody benefits.”

New business is opening in several Polson locations.

• Montana Co-Op

The Montana Coop held its grand opening late this summer. The Montana Co-Op is a food hub designed to sell local produce, picked just before delivery to area buyers.

• Mrs. Wonderful’s

Mrs. Wonderful’s Marmalade Café, owned by Mary Frances and Gino Caselli opened on Main Street in Polson.

Frances, formerly known for her Polson Farmer’s Market Italian bread, opened the café in July and where she watches over the creation of yummy food most every day.

• MT Wireless

Also on Main Street, Mack Mackwani, Eric Delphy and their dog Oscar opened MT Wireless, a cell phone store full of electric goodies tech nuts will love. MT Wireless opened in October.

• Vine and Branches

The Polson Vine and Branches building is located on the highway and is an extension office of Legacy Outreach  Ministries, which works with area nursing homes and shut ins.

• Senior Volunteer Program

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, opened on the highway and offers seniors more than 55 years old the chance to volunteer their talents in the community through a large network of non-profit agencies.

• Moderie Law Firm

Moderie Law Firm opened its new office across the street from Polson City Hall. The Moderie Law Firm specializes in civil ligation.

• Regional medical center

The Kallispel Regional Medical Center Clinic is moving to its new digs near Walmart soon from its current office on 13th Ave. East.

• Walgreen’s, O’Reilly’s

Corporate giants Walgreens Pharmacy and O’Reilly Auto Parts are both opening stores near Walmart soon.