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Commerce Announces $2.5 Million to Preserve and Build New Affordable Homes in 5 Montana Communities

“We continue to work alongside our statewide housing partners to support the development and preservation of safe and affordable homes for Montana families and individuals,” Commerce Director Tara Rice said.

A new report is out that tells the data story of the strain the pandemic has put on child care businesses and the workforce affected in Montana.  

The diversity of the people at the table and their shared interest in thriving families which support a thriving economy, is truly inspiring!

The Economics of Outdoor Recreation in Montana

For its part, Montana’s outdoor recreation economy contributed $2.5 billion and employed 31,598 people, while making up 4.7% of Montana’s total economy.

Workforce Recovery Grants Available for Montana Businesses Ready to Rehire – 11 Montana businesses have already been awarded funds

“Commerce’s temporary Workforce Recovery program was launched to support businesses that are ready to bring jobs back,” Commerce Director Tara Rice said. “Businesses will be reimbursed for rehiring workers and sustaining those jobs into the future.” 

5 Rules For Every Business In The New Sharing Economy

The trend in the newer generations is to own less and share more.

How to Build a Green Hydrogen Economy for the US West

The Intermountain and ACES projects may be the start of a regionwide green hydrogen generation and transmission network.

Tell Montana about your great workplace

The nomination deadline for the 2021 Top Workplaces awards has been extended, giving the best businesses in Montana a little more time to be recognized.

Kalispell Chamber embarks on new leadership

After 24 years at the helm of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Joe Unterreiner has passed the baton to the Chamber’s new leader, Lorraine Clarno.

Debunking Three Myths about Rural America

To improve the accuracy and relevance of reporting, researchers and journalists can consider the following recommendations.

MoFi offering loans to small businesses during pandemic

“We launched the Thrive Loan to help small businesses survive in a rapidly changing economy,” said Glaser. “As the pandemic continues to impact our communities, this program provides business owners with the working capital they need to stay afloat, adjust their business models and maintain hope.”

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

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