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Deer Lodge Entrepreneur Wins Retailer of the Year Award at 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow

“Small businesses are the foundation of Montana’s economy, and are vital in keeping our communities thriving by creating jobs and opportunities,” said Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman. “This year’s winner of our Retailer of the Year Award clearly has strong community connections and enthusiastically supports Made in Montana producers,” Osterman added.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-13-22

Here is our Top 17 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

New Residents Aren’t Taking Pay Cuts to Move to Montana

On average, new residents who moved to Montana in 2020 earned more than existing Montana residents. In fact, the top 10% of new residents had an average household federal adjusted gross income of nearly $600,000, compared to $312,760 for the top 10% of full-year residents

Prospera Pulse March and April Events in Southwest, Montana

Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana.

Welcome to Next Frontier Capital’s 2022 Winter Newsletter.

We maintain a robust confidence in the Intermountain West as a stellar place to live, work, and invest. All of us at NFC are humbled by the quality of people we work with and the impactful missions and values of the companies and individuals in our orbits. It is a privilege to play this important role as a regional VC firm, and we look forward to continuing to unlock the potential of entrepreneurs across the Intermountain West.

TREPADEMICS – Remote Worker Skills and Virtual Internships

Did we mention we also write and win grants, big and small at the community, local, county, regional, state and federal levels?

How States Can Bring Distressed Places the Jobs They Need

State governments and governors should follow three principles to most cost-effectively promote job creation in distressed areas.

The Case for More Backyard Bodegas and Sidewalk Salons

We used to allow homeowners to operate commercial businesses on their property. By and large, it worked. We can do it again. Say hello to “accessory commercial units.”

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-8-22

Here is our Top 17 for last week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

Survey Paints Clear Picture of Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Needs

A survey of several hundred public officials at all levels of government polled their thoughts on artificial intelligence, resiliency, climate change and more when thinking on the infrastructure needs of tomorrow.

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

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

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