New business
Cosmetologist Jennifer Warner, formerly of Changes Salon, opened Gifted Hands Salon in the Corner Hub in Frenchtown. The staff includes beautician Mandi Kreis, formerly of Regis. Gifted Hands Salon provides hair cuts, colors, highlights and perms. Call 626-0222 or 544-2763.
New associates
Kathy Luedtke and Melena Randall have joined Missoula Mortgage Solutions. Luedtke has experience as a mortgage consultant, with a background in real estate and title escrow work. Randall has 14 years of experience in lending.Promotions
Bonnie Sedita has been promoted to banquet manager for the Doubletree Hotel. Sedita previously worked for All Events Catering as well as her own catering service, and in the human resources industry for 25 years.
Recognition
Tootie Welker, executive director of Sanders County Coalition for Families, received the Sunshine Peace Award from the Sunshine Lady Foundation for her work in the domestic violence field. Welker will be the first recipient of the award from Montana.Lon Morgan was top producer for the month of July at Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley Inc.
Fiona Shaffer was named Associate of the Month for July by Express Employment Professionals. Shaffer has worked with Express since 2006.
Blackfoot Telecommunications board member and Clinton resident Bill Teague received the Montana Telecommunications Association's Lifetime of Achievement Award for 25 years of service to Blackfoot and his contributions to the telecommunications industry.The Missoulian wants to publish news about your career or business. We are looking for information about new jobs, awards, business relocations and the election of officers in professional groups. Getting Ahead focuses on awards and workplace change - not conventions or training, unless you earn a recognized professional designation or certification.
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