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New York Gov. Hochul announces launch of $30M matching fund program to qualifying early-stage startup companies in the state as part of a larger effort to bolster high-growth industries.

The idea behind the program is that these companies will work with private-sector co-investors to match these funds as part of a larger effort to support the development of businesses in high-growth industries throughout the state.

Made in Montana: January 2023

If it’s produced in Montana, it’s produced with pride.

Grizzly Broadband to bring fiber-optic internet to Montana’s Bitterroot Valley

According to executive director Joe Smith, the majority of Ravalli County will have fiber internet after all five projects are completed.

Reminders & Updates for Our Tourism Partners – Montana Office of Tourism

Each new year brings its own challenges and opportunities. This is especially true for the tourism industry, whether you are a business struggling with issues such as housing and employees, or a destination marketing organization trying to get the ‘right’ type of visitor coming at the ‘right’ time of year. Our goal for 2023 is to continue to work together to develop new ideas and programs to address these challenges.

Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. Noncompetes could soon be banned

The Federal Trade Commission took an a bold move on Thursday aimed at shifting the balance of power from companies to workers.

Commerce launches $100 million Capital Readiness Program for underserved entrepreneurs

The program will provide funding to incubators, accelerators and other eligible organizations to assist and train minority and other underserved entrepreneurs seeking resources, tools, and technical assistance to start or scale their businesses in high-growth industries such as healthcare, climate resilient technology, asset management, infrastructure, and more.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests more than $1.1 million across Montana Projects to Strengthen the Nation’s Meat Supply Chain

“Montana produces some of the highest quality meat in the world. The more we can process these products in-state, the more value stays here and with our local producers,” said Williams.

Space2Place creative placemaking micro-grant competition applications open Jan 23. – Big Sky Economic Development

Space2Place is a creative placemaking micro-grant competition open to residents of Yellowstone County.

Montana Gov. Gianforte shares proposed budget with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

The governor’s budget looks to invest, among other priorities, in creating jobs, addressing substance abuse and mental health issues, promoting trades education, and repairing state-run facilities, such as the Montana State Prison and Hospital.

What Is a 15-Minute City?

The buzzword recently popularized by urbanists describes an urban form that dominated cities prior to the rise of autocentric planning.

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