New Montana Economic Development Initiatives from Tony Preite, Director, Montana Department of Commerce

Commerce Dept. Director Tony Preite presented "New Economic Development Initiatives from the Montana Department of Commerce" to the Interim Legislative Committee on June 24. It outlines a number of new legislative initiatives and how the dept. intends to carry them out. I encourage you to learn more about it and provide input to Mr. Preite and his staff. The goal of Montana is to move forward and this sets the stage.

Evan Barrett, Chief Business Officer, also presented his agenda. It is at: http://www.matr.net/article-15154.html

It’s our future so please get involved.

Russ

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Intro: Governor Schweitzer included economic development as one of his top priorities for the 2005 legislative session. As a result, a number of bills and appropriations were introduced and enacted that will enhance economic development in Montana.

This report addresses the initiatives that the Montana Department of Commerce is responsible for administering and delivering on behalf of the people of Montana.

This Report categorizes the initiatives into the following categories and discusses each in turn.

Grant and Loan Initiatives

Technical Assistance Initiatives

Tax Incentive Programs

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Presented to: Economic Affairs Interim Committee June 24, 2005

Full Report: http://leg.state.mt.us/content/committees/interim/2005_2006/econ_affairs/meeting_materials/Commerce_presentation.doc

Montana Department of Commerce: http://commerce.mt.gov/

Economic Affairs Interim Committee: http://leg.state.mt.us/css/committees/interim/2005_2006/econ_affairs/default.asp