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April 7, 2025/

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We’re excited to involve local entrepreneurs in our upcoming IEDC Rural Retreat. Thank you for giving us your time this week in our planning sessions. Eric Earnest, COO, IND Hemp show cases one of their premier products. Amber Hofstad, Wiindrift Hill, showcases a batch of Huckleberry Soap. Registration is open!

1) Congratulations to The Union restaurant in Helena, created and owned by Old Salt Coop, one of our meat processing clients, on being named a James Beard Award finalist! See KRTV.

2) We responded to two RFIs from the Montana Department of Commerce this week—one for an international manufacturing company exploring expansion into the U.S. and establishing a U.S. Headquarters, and another from a firearms industry company considering relocation. A big thank you to all the partners who responded quickly with site details and support—your collaboration is key to making North Central Montana a competitive destination for business growth. If you know of companies exploring new locations, contact Christian Leinhauser at [email protected] or 1-406-836-0136.


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