The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to patronize chains. With chains they know exactly what they’ll get and there’s a lot of comfort in that. But comfort does come at a price and that price could be our community.

Large employers and chains are vital, but this holiday season we’re asking you to support small business to help ensure they’re around in the coming years.

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