Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana

The Castle Rock student is among more than 220 Billings middle school students learning about entrepreneurship and other business topics through Junior Achievement.

How does entrepreneurial activity in Montana stack up to the national activity level?

The ten-week program is aimed at giving students grades 6-12 the opportunity to start a business. This type of entrepreneurship promotes economic freedom and the rewards of succeeding through hard work, ingenuity and creativity. Warren and Laurie will be attending the event to talk about their program.

"In an economy that is becoming more
competitive, workers in every career cluster need an entrepreneurial
skill set that ensures success."

"I see this as an opportunity to lay the right groundwork and create a very strong and vibrant industry here."

America may be in a recession, but that’s not stopping thousands of would-be entrepreneurs from using their severance pay or savings to do something they’ve always hankered to do: be their own boss.

The National Rural Entrepreneurial Gathering features presentations of
cutting-edge strategies and models from other communities and some of
the best experts in the business to explore the entrepreneurial
ecosystem or habitat.

Broadening attention to the field of entrepreneurship and connecting thought leaders looking to advance it.

Just because you’re smart, confident and hardworking doesn’t mean you should run a business.

"At first, it was a way for me to use my skills as an accountant and tax preparer to bring in some income while still being at home for my family," she said. Now, it’s a growing company that Williams still runs from home.