Business Bites: OP closed; Paniolo Cafe open; Life in Bloom opening; Mike’s Movies closing; Act Normal Theater performing in March
OP
The Other Place, or OP, is closing.
Ryan Pachek purchased the business and the location will be closed down for a few months for remodeling. They’re waiting on approvals and permits, Pachek said.
They’re going to remodel and reopen as Whiskey Falls Casino he said.
They’re working on finalizing a kitchen tenant, he said.
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has opened a facility in Great Falls related to the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. The office is in the former Fleet Supply building at 1401 25th Ave. N.E.
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Karpeles
The Karpeles Manuscript Library was planning a location at 1300 1st Ave. N. but has dropped that plan, according to their local manager.
Paniolo Cafe
Paniolo Cafe has opened at 600 Central Ave., Suite 109.
It’s Hawaiian style food with sandwiches and baked goods that change weekly.
Life in Bloom
Life in Bloom, a local florist, is opening a retail shop soon at 525 Central Ave.m Suite 5A on the main floor of the Times Square building.
Novco
The city issued a demolition permit for the former Novco building at 711 10th Ave. S. in December. We do know what the plans are for that site, but are waiting on confirmation from the company.
Starbucks
Yes, another Starbucks is being built currently at 1626 10th Ave. S. with a drive-through.
We reported in December that the city had issued the building permit, and in October that the demolition permit had been issued for the former China Buffet building.
Starbucks confirmed to The Electric that the new location will replace the location in front of Holiday Village Mall.
That relocation will occur when construction is complete toward the end of 2022, according to Starbucks.
Starbucks employees at the Mall location will have the option to transfer to the new store, which will employ about 22 people, according to the company.
Mike’s Movies and More
Mike’s Movies and More is closing. The shop off 3rd Street Northwest, near The Do Bar and Subway will be open through March but the owner is retiring.
“If you are interested in buying the business or a big chunk of inventory, contact me at 406-453-0684, during store hours. At this point, I am only selling duplicate copies or movies that haven’t rented in ages. I want to hang on to some of the good ones because…. I like movies. I will continue renting through March if your account is up to date. I appreciate my customers, employees, former employees, my family and everyone who had a hand in the success of Mike’s Movies & More. It’s been a fun ride, but I have to admit that I’m a little bit excited for the sequel,” the owner posted to the shop’s Facebook page this week.
Mountain View Co-Op
Mountain View Co-Op is demolishing their gas station and convenience store at the corner of Smelter Avenue and 10th Street Northeast to build a new store on the same site.
Act Normal Theater
Act Normal Theater is performing ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ dinner theater for the month of March in the Times Square event center at 525 Central Ave.
Tickets and more information are available on their website.
Habit and Montana Apothecary and Compounding
Nicole Frieling and her husband opened habit, and Shelbi Frieling is the owner of Montana Apothecary and Compounding, or MAC.
Both businesses opened in late Friday in an open-concept space across from Target.
Family Promise
Family Promise has hired Greg Grosenick as the full-time executive director of Family Promise of Great Falls.
He started Feb. 17 and is succeeding Cari Yturri, who served as the organization’s executive director as the program restarted after a one-year hiatus. Yturri will continue with the organization as the development director.
Grosenick, who grew up in Great Falls, retired late last year From the Montana Air National Guard.
“I still have a strong desire to serve and mentor others in our community,” he said in a release.
Grosenick and his wife, Tami, are long time members of Bethel Lutheran Church, one of the founding churches of the local Family Promise Program.
Last year, Family Promise started aiding families again at the program’s office and day center, known as the “Hub,” in the Central Christian Church at 1019 Central Ave. Homeless families were provided referral services and a safe place to stay a few hours, offering children’s activities, snacks, showers, laundry facilities, computers and shuttle services, according to a release.
In mid-February, Family Promise launched a new static model called Promise Place Shelter, in which up to two homeless families at a time are accepted to live in a rented duplex for up to 90 days. The furnished duplex on the northside serves as a home while parents work jobs, complete training, and find permanent housing, according to a release.
The Promise Place Shelter Support Team is seeking continued support from volunteers and church congregations to supply hot meals to families residing in the duplex at 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Family Promise also provides donated Food Bank food that the families can use to make other meals.
Support services will continue to be offered at the Hub in an expanded, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., timeframe, Grosenick said.
Family Promise is currently advertising a full-time Family Advocate position that will assist homeless families at the Hub and help them find programs to get their families back on track, Grosenick said in a release. They’re also looking for volunteers to undergo training to serve at the Hub, providing daily help for homeless families there, including shuttle driving.
For more information, contact Family Promise at 406-564-5267 or send an email to Grosenick at
gregg@familypromisegf.org.
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