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These Business Owners Banded Together to Save Their Downtown. Now, They’re Reaping the Rewards

“Most of us, as a community, jumped in with both feet to say, ‘We need to stay positive, strong, unified, and help each other out,'” says Paris. “It’s a true statement of what can happen when a community gets together. They can do just about anything.”

Big Sky Town Hall with Former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer

A discussion with Brian Schweitzer, former Montana Governor, on energy, technology and American politics.

Montana’s energy grid to be subject of legislative study

The goal of the study is to understand the future generation resources that will be necessary to deliver energy that’s affordable, reliable, clean, and resilient for the quality of life in Montana and for a well-functioning economy.

Is My Project Too Small for Financing? – Big Sky Finance

When determining if a project is eligible for SBA 504 financing it’s easy to think of utilizing the program for larger projects. However, small projects could also benefit from the SBA 504 Loan.

Montana Career Opportunity – Community Development Project Manager – Big Sky Economic Development

The Community Development Project Manager facilitates collaborative community projects that contribute to successful business operations, job creation, and desirable quality of life in Yellowstone County. Full Opportunity Information  

Tesla wants to make every home a distributed power plant

While the company has been selling solar and energy storage products for years, a new company policy to only sell solar coupled with the energy storage products, along with Musk’s comments Monday, reveal a strategy that aims to scale these businesses by appealing to utilities.

Companies using 3D printing to build houses at ‘half the time for half the price’

A 3D printer can build the walls of a house in as little as two days versus weeks or months with traditional construction materials.

Montana State University-developed, money-saving concrete (“It’s like normal concrete on steroids”) to be used in bridges near Wisdom, Montana

An exceptionally strong and durable concrete developed at Montana State University is slated to be used for the first time, paving the way for potential widespread future application in Montana.

The Sidecar Co-Working Space in Helena and Missoula, Montana

The Sidecar allows members to enjoy a social office experience and collaboration whilst experiencing the freedoms of remote work and/or entrepreneurship.

Powder River Basin (Montana and Wyoming) Awarded DOE Grant to Stimulate New Resource Development Around the Nation’s Largest Coal Mines.

To provide an economic benefit to the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

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