Developing Funding Opportunities in Montana

Back in the 1990s when he was president of the Iowa Seed Capital Corp., Emerging Growth Group founder and president Gregg Barcus watched start-up after start-up leave the state. By: Beth Dalby Des Moines Business…

Economic development in South Dakota could get a financial boost if President George W. Bush signs the new farm bill. The legislation includes a new Rural Business Investment Program, designed to stimulate as much as…

Three years ago, Seattle venture capitalists could walk out their front doors and trip over a hot investment opportunity. But now, with the technology market in a slump, a few VCs are branching out geographically…

Venture capital funds, long concentrated in Silicon Valley and other tech hot spots, are spreading fast to low-tech places. By: Jim Hopkins USA Today In those areas, there are now 62 funds, with most begun…

Young N.C. tech companies are starting to draw more attention from investors nationwide, as venture capital firms begin to look for new deals in a sluggish economy. STAN CHOE Staff Writer This week, VC firm…

Would you buy a computer game that allows you to compete online for catching the biggest cyber-fish? Or would you be more likely to invest your money in a biogenetics company that is developing a…

Seeking a smoother ride in your sport utility vehicle? The University of Texas could have the technology to make it possible. But until a year ago, companies couldn’t use it. By: Stacey Higginbotham Austin Business…

Using tools given to them in their business studies, 22 students will vie to create the best business plan and win $27,000 in cash and prizes at a two-day competition this week in Boise. The…

Jeff Armbruster says that in his three years as a state senator, he hasn’t been involved in economic development legislation more important than Senate Bill 180. Laura Newpoff Business First The legislation, sponsored by Armbruster,…

To help business incubator managers match start-up businesses with private investors through an Internet-based network, the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) http://www.nbia.org/ has partnered with LocalFund, Inc., http://www.localfund.com/ a network service provider based in Billings,…