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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

Billings leaders make pitch in D.C. for $26 million road and trails grant

“This (project) would be a complete game-changer” for the city.”

Big Sky Finance September 2019 Newsletter

The servicing fee SBA charges borrowers on an annual basis has been reduced from 36.80 basis points to 32.05 basis points for loans approved during FY2020. 

Montana Career Opportunity – Controller – Big Sky Economic Development

Join our internationally accredited Economic Development Team! Big Sky Economic Development is looking for a Controller to manage the Big Sky Economic Development Authority and Big Sky Economic Development Corporation accounting and financial reporting functions….

Frontier Airlines returns to Billings

Amid cheers and free cookies, Frontier Airlines arrived at Billings Logan International Airport on Thursday afternoon for its first direct flight to Denver out of Billings.

Big Sky Finance Borrowers are Winners!

On May 2, 2019, the Montana Small Business Awards celebration was held in Great Falls at the Meadowlark Country Club.

Big Sky Economic Development aiming to buy downtown building

Zoot Enterprises, a multi-million dollar credit information analysis company started by Montana native Chris Nelson, knocked $750,000 of the purchase price of the building, effectively donating the amount to BSED. 

SBA 504 Loans are Worth the Wait! – Big Sky Finance

SBA 504 loans might take time and paperwork but in the end it will be worth the wait.   So why does it to take time and paperwork? 

Bill to fund state development projects killed by Senate Taxation Committee

If adopted, the Statewide Economic Districts Act would have helped offset the costs of major development projects like One Big Sky District.

Business Perspectives Video with Big Sky EDA – Rock 31 / Early Stage Montana – Business Perspectives

Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but aren’t sure how to get started since your only experience with pitching ideas is rewatching Shark Tank in your spare time?

Why use Big Sky Finance for the SBA 504 Loan Program?

With our history of dedication to helping Montana business, let our experienced team guide you thru the SBA 504 loan process.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.