Times Square  Jason Stringer purchased the Times Square building in October. Stringer is a Great Falls native and also owns Tree Amigos Tree Service. The building is at the corner of Central Avenue and 6th Street. In a post, Stringer said he’s “dedicated to restoring the building to its former glory. His vision is to breathe new life into this

Tony Roma’s Tony Roma’s officially opens Nov. 4 in the Holiday Inn on 10th Avenue South. Business Bites: Tony Roma’s opening in November; Kelly’s Signs for sale; GFDA working on potential $1.1 billion manufacturing project; First Peoples Buffalo Jump park seeking volunteers; and more Feather Your Nest The owner of Feather Your Nest is retiring and has sold the building.

Great Falls Clinic Mark Robinson has assumed the role of chief executive officer for the Great Falls Clinic and Hospital on Oct. 8. Robinson has worked in healthcare for more than 20 years, coming from MultiCare, where he was the market leader and president of Tacoma and Allenmore Hospitals. Before that, he served as regional chief operating office at Steward

Tony Roma’s Tony Roma’s is opening in the Holiday Inn on 10th Avenue South on Nov. 4. The restaurant’s return was first announced in January 2021 during a Great Falls Development Alliance event. Jorge Busso is heading the new restaurant as executive chef and manager. He’s taught cooking classes at Pizazz in the past and most recently served as the

Station District The Station District is gearing up for initial move-ins in early October. The new construction residential project added on to the historic Milwaukee Station includes 121 apartment units. The development also includes new drinking and dining options that are looking to open this winter. Tyson Holzheimer, a Great Falls native, is heading up the culinary side of the

Rocky Mountain Building The Rocky Mountain building, at the corner of Central Avenue and 6th Street downtown, has been listed for sale for $3.2 million. Alluvion closed on the purchase of the building in February 2019. The building has been vacant since a 2009 fire and is often the ire of locals with its pigeon infestation and state of disrepair.

Ocean Star Seafood Ocean Star Seafood Co. is planned for the former Black Bear Diner location, according to city permit applications. The city issued a sign permit for Ocean Star on Aug. 29 for 1420 Market Place Drive. Business Bites: Black Bear Diner closed; GRAE+CO opens; Mi Rancho downtown location off; retirement party for Mayor Bob Kelly; Ignite 2024; art

Vintage Sellers Vintage Sellers is moving to location. They’ll be moving from their current location next to 2J’s Fresh Market on Smelter Avenue to West Bank, near Qdoba and Five on Black. They haven’t said yet when they’re moving, but watch their page for updates. Harlos Wax and Sugar Spa Melissa Mathern is looking for a new owner or her

Big Lots Big Lots had said in June that it would close 35-40 stores nationwide to address financial strain. The discount retailer filed paperwork on Aug. 2 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission amending their asset-asset based lending credit agreement, “in connection with its previously disclosed intention to aggressively address underperforming stores” to increase the number of permitted store

Firehouse Steamers Firehouse Steamers is listed for sale as “a turnkey food operation with premium location,” at 900 9th St. S. For more inquiries on a purchase, call Dean at 406-770-9743. Fresh Rescue Community Kitchen Fresh Rescue Community Kitchen is opening soon at 513 2nd Ave. S. as part of St. Vincent de Paul’s operation to provide meals to those