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Montana State University awarded federal funds for statewide tech ‘gap’ grants

The three-year funding will support three complementary efforts to see high-tech companies grow and create jobs in communities across the state, said Daniel Juliano, head of MSU’s Technology Transfer Office, who applied for the grant.

Great Falls Economic Development Top Ten for 8-1-19

Here is our Top 12 for the last two weeks, celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy.

Montana’s New Film Tax Incentive Now Taking Applications 

Film is a powerful tool for promoting Montana. Filming movies, TV shows and commercials in Montana elevates the awareness about our state and pumps outside dollars into our stores, hotels, and to 600 or more…

Montana Commerce Director Rice Announces Funding Opportunity for Montana Tech Companies

“The opportunity for grant dollars increases the likelihood that Montana tech companies will be able to successfully develop and market new products,” Director Rice said.

Montana West Economic Development July 2019 Newsletter

Our team is upping our game!

2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period – Montana Department of Commerce

The Departments would like to invite you to participate in the public hearing for the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.

Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development

Marketing – Please Vote for Visit Montana!

Funded Projects by The Montana Department of Commerce

Here are the success stories

Grants Available to Assist Native American Businesses Through Commerce’s Indian Equity Fund

“These grants provide opportunities for tribal businesses to grow, develop and create jobs while strengthening economic sustainability for many communities in Montana,” Commerce Director Tara Rice said. 

HomeNow Initiative from Missoula, Montana nonprofit MoFi: Homebuyer down payment assistance program thriving

MoFi, a nonprofit that’s been serving the region for three decades, has provided more than $1.7 million in down payment assistance since 2016 through its HomeNow initiative, which in turn has led to $43 million in housing purchases.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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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.

Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

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