Thanks to federal contracting programs for minority-owned companies, John Gilbert has seen been able to expand his small, family-run business.
Gilbert, a member of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana, owns Silver Wolf Enterprises. Revenue has grown from $200,000 a year to more than $12 million in government contracts.
Silver Wolf is a certified dealer in appliances, industrial equipment and other products. Gilbert was named 2004 Minority Small Business Person for Montana by the Small Business Administration.
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Minority-owned business evolving
(The Great Falls Tribune 9/29)
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Silver Wolf Enterprises - http://www.silverwolfenterprises.com
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