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There’s $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won’t Be Enough

The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 12-5-21

Here is our Top 20 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.

Smart Entrepreneurs Seek Social Impact Versus Profits

Think Bill Gates, with his current investments in energy management, or Blake Mycoskie with TOMs Shoes, as opposed to the leaders of the American Cancer Society or Goodwill Industries.

Are there Montana Made products under $25 that are great Holiday presents for your employees?

If your company is offering products that are under $25 that will make great Christmas and Holiday presents for employers to give to their employees, please add a comment to this post.  

Montana Made for Christmas!

Rise & Restore Small Business Summit – April 7th – Fairmont , April 12th – Sidney, April 14th – Billings

Through out the day attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple breakout sessions at each location including QuickBooks, Getting your business on google, Marketing and Human Resources, just to name a few on the agenda. This live in-person event will be focused on Covid recovery and where we go from here.

Rise & Restore Small Business Summit – April 7th – Fairmont , April 12th – Sidney, April 14th – Billings

Through out the day attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple breakout sessions at each location including QuickBooks, Getting your business on google, Marketing and Human Resources, just to name a few on the agenda. This live in-person event will be focused on Covid recovery and where we go from here.

MEDA December News and Conference Summary

If you had to miss the MEDA Fall Conference, you can see a bit of what you missed by reviewing the following:

Montana tech industry has more jobs than people who can work them – Post your Career Opportunities Here.

According to the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Montana’s tech industry is growing seven times faster than the statewide economy and industry wages are higher than most other jobs in the state.

Is There Any Gold to Mine in the Graying of America?

“If we put up barriers to the kinds of changes that need to happen to have a thriving and prosperous population and society, we’re going to lose our shirt in the global marketplace.”

Montana’s Gallatin Valley business owner talks about language differences opening a restaurant

As the Hispanic community in Bozeman continues to grow some open their own local business they face some language hurdles here in the valley.

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The Montana Photonics Industry Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.

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

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.

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