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Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 7-10-22

Here is our Top 14 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

What will California look like in 100 years? These futurists want to help politicians shape the next century

By describing a variety of potential futures, planners are hoping to get politicians to make decisions to help reach—or avoid—far-off scenarios, instead of just planning for the next election cycle.

REGISTER NOW: MidYear Bureau of Business and Economic Research Economic Update – Coming to 7 Montana Cities This Summer!

This year’s program will have a special focus on the supply chain disruptions that have impacted just about every business in the state. We’ll be joined by University of Montana Wilson Logistics Faculty Fellow Dr. Simona Stan who will present her assessment of how, and how much longer, these disruptions came about.

Upcoming trainings: A Tool to Retain Employees, Profit Mastery, Becoming a Franchisee and more!

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce.
We’re here to help.

Check out the upcoming trainings

National Park Service has $21.8 billion worth of backlogged repairs

National parks hold a special place in many hearts. Fly fishing, camping, and wildlife, it’s all part of the experience. But keeping the parks pristine while accommodating around 300 million visitors each year can present…

NBC’s Today Show Puts Bozeman, Montana in the Spotlight

In early June, The Today Show visited Bozeman and interviewed a woman that moved from Oakland, CA to Bozeman with her family during the pandemic. The video below highlights many of the perks that Bozeman has to offer for those wanting to escape city life.

Department of Commerce Welcomes Relocating, Expanding Businesses to Montana

“As the leading economic development entity in our state, the Montana Department of Commerce is focused on building strong partnerships with companies considering expansion and location in Montana,” said Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

SBA Stands Ready to Assist Montana Businesses and Residents Affected by the Severe Storm and Flooding

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Montana businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced.

Great Falls, Montana now a major center of biodiesel development

Montana farmers are well acquainted with oilseed production. Crops like canola, flaxseed and safflower are widely grown across the state, harvested and processed to produce cooking oils for human consumption. However, a different oilseed crop, camelina, is making new inroads into Montana agriculture – not as a food crop, but as a source of renewable diesel fuel.

New Software Helps Navigate Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunities and Deadlines

A Consulting firm released a navigator to help local governments and the private sector find resources and major milestones for infrastructure funding.