Van Dusen said the city being community oriented, supportive and providing access to resources makes Bozeman a desirable place to own a small business. (Photo: NBC Montana) A hot cup of joe served with purpose — what makes the java at Treeline Coffee Roasters distinctive is the people running the business. Treeline is 100% owned by women. “We work hard to support other women business owners. So we work with a lot of female businesses, whether it’s in town or women coffee growers and things like that. So women building up other women is always helpful,” said Natalie Van Dusen, chief caffeinator for Treeline Coffee Roasters. According to business website Lendio , women are now majority owners in at least 38% of U.S. small businesses. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are more than 500 women-owned employer firms in Bozeman. Van Dusen said the city being community oriented, supportive and providing access to resources makes Bozeman a desirable place to own a small business. “The community is so welcoming and supportive of people doing their own thing. I always joke that this is like the most entrepreneurial place I’ve ever lived,” Van Dusen said. “Everyone comes here […]