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Workshop Announcement and Link to Rocky Mountain Trade Corridor Activities

Here are some examples of RMTC’s successes. Many are related to the popular workshops we do at the U.S /Canadian border twice a year. The next workshop is March 19 & 20th. From: Richard Krott…

Zilog plans to close Nampa, ID plant

“It seems like there´s a whole bunch of shoes dropping at once,” area economist John Church said. “Even though the numbers are relatively small compared to Micron, this little piece coming right after the Micron announcement is just a severe psychological hit. It´s not good news for the economy.”

Scientist, John Caulfield hopes to set up cancer research in Helena if investors found

"There are several people in the local community who have offered to be helpful to me in bringing in some money to get this thing started," he said. "Helena seems to be an attractive place, and if as I believe the town will sell itself, I can bring in friends from all over the world to make this happen. This is something whose growth depends strictly upon how much money is put into it."

Montana Child Care Loan Fund-Helping child care businesses grow

The Montana Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Montana Community Development Corporation announce the availability of the Montana Child Care Loan Fund, designed to assist child care businesses to expand their facilities and improve…

Leaky Boats Sink in a Rising Tide-Get ready for economic recovery by meshing with business webs

When the economy rebounds, many companies will find the door to prosperity locked. The executives of these companies cling to the notion that they can compete in tomorrow’s business environment by relying on yesterday’s business…

Alliances are worth their weight in business gold.

In eight minutes, you can meet that special someone. Tom Jaffee, the mastermind behind Boston-based 8minuteDating.com, found even more than that at one of his matchmaking parties. Entrepreneur magazine – March 2003 By Julie Bick…

Mentor program in New Mexico targets leaders

In promoting industry clusters, which is Next Generation’s mission, it’s important that "business representatives understand the role of leadership as it relates to the company, the employees, the customers and the community."

Washington State must lift barriers to business

"Washington state is simply not well regarded as a place to do business. Without question, the Legislature can set the tone for the state’s business climate by taking decisive action. It’s up to lawmakers to fix the problem."

Avoiding Shoddy Work And Burned-Out Staff -Do more with less.

That’s the maxim in business today as executives and employees are pressed to work harder and faster as resources, from staffing levels to marketing and training budgets, are pared. By CAROL HYMOWITZ Wall St. Journal…

What the IT Revolution Means for Regional Economic Development

"Those metropolitan areas that understand the changing nature of business–and respond nimbly to its demands–will create the best environments for firm and economic growth."

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

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

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