Fasttrac Program Helps Entrepreneurs Defy The Statistics

Despite passion, drive and an abundance of good ideas, half of all new businesses fail within the first few years. Often that’s because, despite their zeal, entrepreneurs lack the experience and tools required for starting and running a business.

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Montana Statewide Certification Training

Montana Department of Commerce hosted certification training for statewide personnel to offer FastTrac® NewVenture™ and FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ to their communities across the state of Montana. The training was held at the Montana State University College of Technology in Billings June 12-14, 2007. There were a total of 26 individuals certified representing 25 new Partner sites. Please join us in welcoming our newest Partners to the FastTrac® Team:

Anderson, Dan Jones, Al

Barnard, Blayr Kramer, Melissa

Barney, Lad LaPlante, Joe

Belangie, Philip Muncy, Lynn

Bingham, Dyani Old Elk, Latonna

Cunningham, Carol Pisarcik, Donald

Desch, Ann Robbins, Owen

Engum, Rebecca Schreiber, Tim

Frank, Kris Sneddon, Bruce

Hahn, Shannon Stark, Katrina

Helvik, Rebecca Watson, Jessica

Hintz, Lorene Wood, Kent

Johnson, Deanna Yellowtail-Hare, Jackie