Big Sky Economic Development

News Catrgory Sponspor:


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

406 Impact Districts – A Statewide Economic Tool – Please Support LC 1182

The 406 Impact Districts are a locally driven economic growth tool that empowers communities to attract private investment in critical infrastructure and development projects.

SBA 504 Loan Appraisal Requirement Raised!

A new law has been signed that raises the appraisal threshold for SBA 504 loans secured by commercial real estate to match the federal regulator appraisal threshold amount of $500,000.

Bob Dunn, CEO of Landmark Development Services Company, LLC. says Montana in good position for changing economy

“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 or they made a decision to go some place and the employee followed. Overnight, that is going to change. The story tomorrow is simply that the employer will follow the employee.”

Big Sky Finance – November 2018

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

One Big Sky District – Transforming the Economic Future of Montana

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

CEO: Montana in good position for changing economy

"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."

Building Remarkable-BSED Annual Meeting Lunch – Transforming Communities Through Economic Development – 10/18 – Billings

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.

Entrepreneurs On Tap – 10/18 – Billings

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.

Downtown convention center should be large, versatile, and capture Billings’ character, One Big Sky developer says

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

MATR Sponsor (view all)


TOMIS is the Tour and Activity Industry's only one-stop shop for all things digital marketing.

MATR Supporters (view all)


Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.