STELLAR CHOSEN BY NW MONTANA DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Since the Hudson Bay Company located one of its first trading posts there in the early 1800’s, the Kalispell, Montana area has served as one of the West’s oldest regional trade centers. Today that spirit of enterprise remains strong as local community and business leaders build what has become one of Montana’s most diverse local economies.

In addition to being a center for business activity, the Kalispell area is home to more than 2 million acres of the country’s most spectacular scenery and recreational playgrounds, including Glacier National Park, Big Mountain/Whitefish Ski Resort and Flathead Lake, the largest body of natural freshwater west of the Mississippi River.

Located in Flathead County, the city of Kalispell along with the cities of Bigfork and Whitefish, share a common initiative in encouraging new job creation. In 1997, forward-looking business leaders from throughout the county formed Jobs Now, Inc. to offer professional economic development assistance to local and expanding businesses with a mission focused on growing job opportunities. This partnership has played a key role in the development of more than 1,200 new jobs in the County since its creation in 1999.

The area’s commitment to quality economic growth continues with the announcement that STELLAR Fundraising Executives, Inc. has been selected as fund counsel for an upcoming campaign to provide long-term financial resources to the group. STELLAR Fundraising Executives, based in the Atlanta, GA area, is a leading economic development fundraising firm that has assisted in the growth of local communities throughout the United States.

"We believe STELLAR will provide the personal, hands on process we are looking for in moving our economic development efforts forward in the incomparable Flathead Valley of Montana,” said Jobs Now President Elizabeth C. Harris. “STELLAR is committed to the highest level of professionalism and customer service and we expect a positive, successful experience under their direction,” Harris said.

“We are proud to be able to serve this beautiful and growing area of northwest Montana,” said STELLAR President and CEO Terry Cusack. “We look forward to providing assistance in developing a unique strategy for the area, conducting a study to gauge its support in the community and a possible campaign to fund the strategy,” he said.

STELLAR Fundraising Executives is one of the nation’s fastest growing economic development fundraising firms. In addition to providing fundraising support, the organization consults with communities on strategy, return on investment and investor relations issues. With over 14 years experience in more than 30 communities, STELLAR’s stable of professional staff and commitment to excellence has catapulted it to the position of one of the country’s leading firms in its industry.

About STELLAR Fundraising Executives, Inc.

In recent months, economic & community development groups in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana and South Dakota have all selected STELLAR to design and fund their programs.

STELLAR Fundraising Executives provides comprehensive campaign management and consulting. We design and direct initiatives for leading economic and community development organizations, as well as other nonprofits across the United States. We're different in specific and meaningful ways. And, that makes us better.

When you let STELLAR Fundraising Executives apply thier fourteen years of experience to your organization and its needs, you benefit from the knowledge that has assisted more than forty organizations. Our experience with multi-year fundraising initiatives throughout the United States has raised more than $100 million.

Contact STELLAR Fundraising Executives, Inc.

Learn more about STELLAR Fundraising Executives, Inc. at www.stellarfundraising.com or call Terry J. Cusack, President and CEO Toll Free: 800.523.6038 Fax: 770.232.0367

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