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Steve Gets his COVID-19 Vaccine Part I

4 ideas to help stimulate the startup economy in your state

Keep up with the neighborhood “Joneses” when it comes to venture capital.

The Great Falls Development Authority launches Volunteer Entrepreneur Mentor Network

“We want to have a diversity of mentors, both geographically as well as in ages and male-female. Different races, certainly Native American mentors, who can better connect with many entrepreneurs in the region so that we can spark business ventures,” said Brett Doney, the CEO of the Great Falls Development Authority.

Whitefish, Montana is #1 – Expedia Travelers Rank the USA’s Friendliest Cities of 2021

After a year in which vacations were few or far between, what better way to ease back into traveling than by choosing a town where you’re sure to receive a warm welcome? As travelers begin to plan their spring and summer getaways, Expedia.com® is helping narrow down the possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for 2021.

NorthWestern : Energy announces 2021 funding for fisheries, wildlife and habitat enhancement projects on Madison and Missouri Rivers

NorthWestern Energy is providing $1.6 million this year to support 35 fisheries, wildlife and habitat improvement projects within the 550-mile corridor of the Madison-Missouri River from Yellowstone National Park to the headwaters of Fort Peck Reservoir.

Made in Montana March Monthly: Membership Renewal, Tradeshow Update, and Grants

f you notice your listing isn’t showing up on our website, if you can’t order stickers, or if you forgot to respond to renewal reminder emails, your listing may have been deactivated.

Montana Affordable Housing Land Trust Project Receives HOME Funding

“Affordable, sustainable housing development is critical to the success of Montana families and workers,” said Scott Osterman, Montana Department of Commerce Director. “These funds will provide affordable homebuyer options in the short term and will ensure they remain affordable for Montanans long into the future.”

CAN DO Podcast with Indigikitchen Founder Mariah Gladstone

Terrific conversation with Mariah Gladstone about her venture Indigikitchen, restoring fresh, natural foods to indigenous populations. 

Small-Town Natives Are Moving Back Home – What do you need to know about a community?

For many young people, returning to struggling communities means exchanging prosperity for a more rooted life.

GFDA’s Top 10

Here is our Top 18 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.

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

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