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Montana Department of Commerce Awards $100,000 to Revitalize Downtowns in Eight Montana Communities

“Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow stronger and create more opportunities for Montanans while preserving the unique histories of the places they call home,” Osterman added.

Anaconda, Montana one of eight communities awarded ‘Revitalize Downtowns’ grant

“Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow stronger and create more opportunities for Montanans while preserving the unique histories of the places they call home,” Osterman added.

BNSF says it’s ready to work with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Burlington Northern Santa Fe says it’s looking forward to working with passenger rail advocates who hope to bring service back to Montana’s “Southern Route” sometime in the next few years.

MEDA Workforce Development Working Group – Recorded Zoom Discussion with Paul Gladen – Montana Workforce Accelerate Rapid Training (SMART) Program Overview

Learn about Montana’s Rapid Workforce Training program

Founder University 2-Day Intensive Curriculum Women Founders – 2/14-15 – General – May 9-10 – Online

Founder.University is a two-day curriculum for founders who have launched their product but haven’t raised Series A.

Founder University 2-Day Intensive Curriculum Women Founders – 2/14-15 – General – May 9-10 – Online

Founder.University is a two-day curriculum for founders who have launched their product but haven’t raised Series A.

Housing, land use, stronger metrics key areas of focus in new Missoula Economic Partnership plan

“A lot of things identified as goals in our economic development plan aren’t things MEP can actually do,” said MEP president Grant Kier. “But now that we have a clear expression of the future vision of the community, we need to clearly spell out which parts of that MEP will take a leadership role and accountability in to deliver on the goals.”

Jersey Lilly Bar and Cafe – 105 Main Street, Ingomar, MT is For Sale!

The Jersey is the only restaurant and bar on a long stretch of highway through the scenic eastern Montana prairie. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2017

Regulation of facial recognition technology in Montana proving difficult from the onset

An interim legislative committee is studying the topic before the 2023 session

Montana West’s new Seminar Series for businesses starting Feb. 22

Learn from local experts in Montana West’s new Seminar Series for businesses. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the start-up phase, you’re looking to grow your existing operations, or you’re considering selling the business you’ve spent a lifetime building, we have the resources and information you need.

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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.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

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