Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 2

Business

Nominate a Made in Montana Retailer. Commerce’s Made in Montana Program is seeking Retailer of the Year Award nominations from members, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, customers, tourism partners and peers. The winner will be chosen by program staff based on the quality/quantity of nominations as well as other criteria.

The Big Sky Film Grant closes Feb. 7, 2025. This grant program aims to build and support partnerships with filmmakers and production companies to create Montana film industry jobs.  

The annual Montana Tourism Awards honor the exceptional achievements of individuals, businesses, organizations, communities and regions that bolster Montana’s tourism and recreation industries while enhancing their economic impact for residents. Nominations are open now and must be submitted by midnight on Feb. 12, 2025.

Registration for the Montana Department of Commerce’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism is open through April 1, 2025. The event will feature a wide variety of sessions focusing on a “The Road Ahead” theme. Hear from industry leaders and get the inside scoop on what tourism is looking like in Montana.

Applications are open for “Exporter of the Year” awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to spread the word about your 2024 export success. Contact our Export team for more information.

Join Commerce’s Export team in the Montana Pavilion at IWA Outdoor Feb. 27-March 2, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Commerce, through the Small Business Administration’s STEP grant, pays for all booth expenses, including booth space and reimbursement of up to $2,000 for participants’ travel costs. Commerce also coordinates all show preparations. Contact our Export team for more information.