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Reflections & Recommendations – Great Falls Development Authority

We’ve been pumping out so much information that I thought it might be useful to step back and give some unsolicited advice to businesses throughout the Great Falls trade area.

Small Businesses Wait for Cash as Disaster Loan Program Unravels – Re-funding EIDL for companies who got their applications in should be the top priority in the new package.

We ask all elected officials, please tell Congress that re-funding EIDL for companies who got their applications in should be the top priority in the new package.

Next Frontier Capital Announces $40m 1st Close of Fund III: the Fund III Target is $70m

We are humbled and inspired by the support of our investors and by the vision and grit of the founders and employees that we work with.

Montana banks offer details on what financial assistance is available for businesses during pandemic

“When I got on the call, there were 330 people. That’s almost every banker in the whole state,”

Census: 10 minutes of your time will help shape Montana’s next 10 years

It doesn’t sound exciting or glamorous, but without census data, our communities, neighbors and families risk losing out on federal money they deserve.

Small Business Survival in the Covid-19 era podcast – Podcast with Pat LaPointe of Early Stage Montana

Well worth a listen. Please Share! 

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.

Tester Announces Emergency Economic Assistance Declaration for All 56 Montana Counties

The Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide vital economic support to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

Butte-Silver Bow and the Butte Local Development Corp.to help businesses cope with virus fallout

The hope is to provide loans up to $10,000 with zero-percent interest for the first six months with deferred payments allowed during that time. Interest after that would be 2 percent.

Senator Tester Introduces Bill to Provide Debt Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Lenders

Senator’s legislation would support businesses and development organizations by covering the principle, interest, and fees on all SBA loans for 6 months

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

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