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Eventgroove – Everything You Need to Know About All-In-One Fundraising Campaigns

Big news! Eventgroove is getting even more powerful. Starting April 15th, you can run multiple types of fundraisers at once on the same page.  We’re calling them All-In-One fundraising campaigns

Your Quarterly Montana PTAC News

One of the unexpected benefits of COVID for government contractors is the easy and affordable access to government buyers, small business specialists, and, sometimes, end-users through virtual procurement conferences and industry days.  

EDA grants CARES Act revolving loan funds to Big Sky Economic Development

The EDA revolving loan fund will be used to help business recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as help businesses with entrepreneurial efforts. It’s expected to create 40 jobs and retain 14 jobs.

Grant Application Assistance Available through Montana Small Business Development Centers for Shuttered Venues

“The Montana Small Business Development Center Network is adding to our portfolio of specialized, no-cost business assistance for the live venue-related industry businesses in Montana,” said Chad Moore, Montana SBDC State Director.

For Economic Development Directors, Happy Days Return – Montana Economic Developers Association

“We’ve always stated that our first job is to take care of the customers we have,” McDonald says. “While one part of our work was diminished, another part was accelerated by tenfold.”

Montana World Trade Center Survey Reveals Importance of International Trade

In addition to surveying firms across Montana engaged in hard goods export and import, the survey gleaned insights from Montana service exporters, as well as Montana-based firms that have received investment from international sources to help capitalize their growth and expansion.

The Montana Departments of Commerce and Public Health & Human Services announce the public comment period for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (Consolidated Plan)

The Consolidated Plan is developed every five years and helps the Montana Departments of Commerce and Public Health and Human Services assess affordable housing and community development needs to determine funding priorities and program structure for CDBG, HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and Emergency Solutions Grants.

Missoula – Tell Us About Your Workforce Needs!

We’re inviting local businesses based in Missoula County to participate in a short survey on workforce needs. 

Great Falls Development Authority Quarterly Investor Letter 4-7-21

Our team is focused on four things:

Job Training That’s Free Until You’re Hired

Social Finance, a nonprofit, is spreading a model in which training programs get paid if students get hired, not just if they enroll.