14 - Ravalli Republic, Friday, January 31, 2020
Bitterroot Bouncers wins New business award Bitterroot Bouncers began as a backyard, word of mouth business run by husband and wife team Brian and Heather Appel in 2017. The popularity of rentals quickly grew over the course of a year and the clear need for children’s entertainment in the valley became irrefutable. The Appels decided to take a leap of faith when the current building their business resides in at 806 S 1st St in Hamilton became available and renovations quickly ensued. Six months later, the indoor playcenter as we know it today, was unveiled. A grand
hit amongst the community, Bitterroot Bouncers name and services spread throughout the valley and infiltrated the Missoula market with fever. A year later, BItterroot Bouncers has not only 15 different bouncies, a mobile rock wall with air jumpers, and carnival supplies available for rental at homes or businesses, but they also offer a children’s indoor wonderland with two birthday party rooms and six large bouncies to entertain them in every season. The business has expanded many services for their second year of
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Brian and Heather Appel began Bitterroot Bouncers as a backyard, word of mouth business in 2017. Meeting the need of entertainment and something to do for youth in the valley, it has expanded to include an indoor play center offering events, services and thank yous to the community. .
operation in the indoor playcenter, with new events and added services such as the monthly Teen Nights, Family Nights and weekly Date Night Drop N’ Go’s. A full coffee bar with delivery service, party rooms that double as classrooms, meeting hubs, play groups and company parties, offer something for everyone. A much needed and appreciated addition to the community, Bitterroot Bouncers aims to give back. Christmas 2019 brought the Kids Shop For Free event where kids picked out a gift for their parent and BB staff wrapped it for them to take home and put under the tree. All monetary donations generously given by the public were donated to
Emma’s House. Now in 2020, Bitterroot Bouncers is honoring noble professions and rewarding them with freebies and discounts in order to say thank you for serving our community. MDMH and Law Enforcement officials have been the first to be recognized and each month will bring a new group to commend. Brian and Heather Appel want to thank the community for helping make their dream come true and for providing the ongoing support, kind words and recommendations to others. They feel honored to be a positive, children focused addition to the Bitterroot and hope to bring many more years of smiles to the families in the valley.
