Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana

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We need to start modeling alternative futures

I’m politically independent, but I’m a pragmatist, and my greatest fear right now is that the Trump administration are nowists. They are not futurists.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-29-20

GFDA Career Opportunity — Commercial Lending Operations Specialist.

Investing in the Creative Economy is a Boon to Artists and Communities

It all started with a pie chart.

Trailhead Spirits in Billings switches to making hand sanitizer

“We can do something,” said Casey McGowan, owner of Trailhead. 

The Coming Age of Dispersion – Is Rural Montana Welcoming the Gig Economy?

As one student told me, “I don’t see the point of driving an hour to go from one computer screen to another.”

April Business Education Calendar. All of our workshops in April will be virtual.

Every month, Great Falls Development Authority works to provide tools and resources to guide area businesses to success. 

What a Coronavirus Recovery Could Look Like – We should set new goals

“We’re going to get a whole new generation of infrastructure because of this pandemic, and we have to do it better than last generation.”

Survey – Economic Development and Montana Libraries

Recent research validates that public libraries (including those across Montana) are logical partners for economic development initiatives that focus on people and quality of life.

The Post-Virus Economic Recovery Could Be a Green One

Investing in solar farms, electric vehicle infrastructure, and high speed internet would create a new way forward.

The Blackstone LaunchPad – COVID-19 Resources for Entrepreneurs

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars team is here to help our entrepreneurial community at this unprecedented and challenging time.

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PFL Tech Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides sales enablement and marketing automation solutions, as well asprinting, mailing, and fulfillment services. They also provide some great Montana Jobs.

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For over 25 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions.

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.

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