Big Sky Economic Development

Most businesses in Montana looking to purchase/construct a building or purchase machinery/equipment for their business probably qualify for a SBA 504 loan.

Billings and the state of Montana are primed to benefit from the national landscape of changing economies.

"We’re in the middle of a very dynamic shift in our economy," Dunn said. "It used to be that the employer would locate in a community, in a state, in a city because of the resources that existed in that region."

This year’s speakers include three regional Governors (Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota) discussing economic development in their states and the challenges and opportunities each are facing.

This event will feature the new name and branding for the BSED entrepreneur center, state winners from Early Stage Montana, discussion of building destination/experience entrepreneurs for Billings, great food and networking.

The vision for the One Big Sky District is getting bigger and coming into clearer focus.

MT PTAC government contracting advisors specialize in assisting businesses with finding, bidding and winning on government contracts.

They said they learned how entrepreneurs, community organizations and local governments can work together to promote entrepreneurship and economic development.

This informal networking event will offer entrepreneurs, resource partners, and community leaders the chance to share ideas and learn more about how Billings is building its entrepreneur ecosystem.