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Billings loses out to Missoula for multi-million dollar federal grant

Some of the frustration of losing out this year to Missoula is that it marks the 10th time one of these federal grants has been awarded to a western Montana community.

Montana’s 2020 election – The Montana Free Press guide

We’ll update and expand this guide over the coming months as we interview candidates, track campaign spending, and watch aspirants make their case for how they plan to serve the state.

The Forgotten Treasure In These American Lands

It would make sense, given the limitations of available land and the importance of agriculture to many of these states, to develop new settlements as carefully and efficiently as possible.

The US Census Bureau aims to hire thousands of Montanans – set to increase field wages for Montana workers

The US Census Bureau aims to hire thousands of Montanans by early next year to ensure every person in the state is counted during the 2020 census.

Montana Legislature to Consider Meeting Annually

Members of the state Legislature will gather in Helena this January for what will be in part a sort of mini-test for what an annual legislative session would be like.

Supporting a Community-Led Effort to Boost Eastern Montana Tourism, Business

Driving this initiative is data that shows declining lodging tax collections in the region, increased competition from neighboring states and rural communities that have tremendous potential for growth.

Without Sidewalks, Making Seattle Streets More Pedestrian Friendly

Over a quarter of city blocks lack sidewalk infrastructure. An advocacy project to reduce traffic speeds and increase pedestrian safety on these streets has evolved into a city-funded program.

Kalispell, Montana-based Expesicor receives SBIR award from the National Institutes of Health’s HEAL Initiative to develop an objective pain measurement tool

“We’re confident that EXP-1801 will help improve pain treatment and contribute to the development of novel therapies with lower abuse potential.”

Montana’s Incumbent Worker Training Program Accepting Applications

Grant funding is allocated to the Department on a State Fiscal Year (July 1st – June 30th), and is available on a first-come first-served basis based on the most recent submission.

Please help! Identify Montana’s Industrial Business Parks

Montana Dept. of Commerce is working to compile a comprehensive list of industrial business parks in the state, with associated contact information, and is seeking your assistance in doing so.

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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.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.