Rooted in Chinook, Growing in Havre & Blooming Where You're Planted: an Interview With Tomi Simenson

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Tomi Simonson, owner of Shores Floral, to talk about what it really means to bloom where you’re planted 🌸Rooted in Chinook and now growing into Havre, Tomi shares her journey from part-time employee to business owner, the leap of expanding into a second location, and the realities of entrepreneurship in rural Montana. From weddings and wildflowers to risk-taking and resilience, this conversation is full of heart, hustle, and Highline pride.We talk about:🌷 Taking over a long-standing community business🌷 Expanding into Havre and what smart growth looks like🌷 The challenges (and rewards) of rural entrepreneurship🌷 Why consistency matters in small-town business🌷 Building community through generosity — including the “Blessed by Blooms” programWhether you’re a small business owner, dreaming of starting something new, or just love a good story about local growth, this episode is for you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and support your local small businesses — and maybe don’t wait until 5pm on Valentine’s Day to order flowers 😉Thanks for Bearing With Us! 🐻