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and have a successful interview. After an interview, women can also exchange their clothes for a workday outfit as well. This provides them with a start to their new career on their way to becoming self-sufficient. dressforsuccess.org/billings Montana Business and Professionals Foundation. With a mission of educating and empowering women, the Montana Business and Professionals Foundation aims to support Montana women to build their developing potential. Their main program, "Shooting Star", subtitled "Montana Women: Rising to the Challenge," provides grants to women to pursue their educational and professional goals. The program is supported through donations and support from Montana Business and Professional Women and others in the area. The Foundation itself supports women in areas such as professional development, personal fulfillment, education and training in starting a business and leadership development. sites.google.com/site/mtbpwfoundation Ellie Thodal is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University with a degree in Public Relations and minor in Journalism. Raised in Montana, she likes to snowboard, dance, travel, and watch movies with her cat, Bella. Soroptimist, Multiple locations. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls around the world. They offer scholarship opportunities and awards. The Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards, for example, assists women by giving them resources to improve their education and job prospects. soroptimist.org Each of these organizations offer something special to the communities they serve: a chance for women to explore their potential in education and future employment. The hard work provided by the leaders of these groups goes a long way toward nurturing self-sufficient Montana women. The leading skin and laser specialists in Southwest Montana Skin Cancer Treatment • Botox & Dermal Fillers Chemical Peels & Dermabrasion Laser Skin Rejuvenation • CoolSculpting Clinical Facials • Hair Removal Lash and Brow Enhancement Dr. Teresa Mann, board certified American Board of Dermatology, and her exceptional team of practitioners and laser specialists, will continue in the practice of medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. where.skin.matters 1188 North 15th, Suite 1&2, Bozeman, 59715 586-PURE (7873) puredermatologybozeman.com D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A Gal 9 FA L L | 2 013

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