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Montana Dept. of Commerce awards $662,500 in job creation grants to 5 local businesses

The grant funding is provided by the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund and will go to businesses that generate greater opportunities for local residents.

Montana West Economic Development June Business Bulletin

Last week Montana West’s staff was in Anaconda for the Spring Montana Economic Developers Association Conference. We joined our colleagues from around the state to talk about broadband, workforce, value-added agriculture and hear program updates from our state and national partners. Thanks to the Anaconda community for hosting us and sharing some of the new projects happening in downtown.

Coming up: Path to Busines Success, Boots to Business, Profit Mastery, and more – GFDA

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.

Montana’s first C-PACE financing to Bridger Brewing’s Headwaters Utility Association will save money, reduce water waste

Organizers say the system will result in $10 million in savings and 300 million gallons in conserved water for Bridger Brewing.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 5-29-22

Congratulations to Alluvion Health on the groundbreaking for renovation of the historic Rocky Mountain Building in downtown Great Falls

Montana Department of Environmental Quality Water Protection Bureau honors NorthWestern’s commitment to environment

Sady Babcock, supervisor environmental permitting, and Beth Stimatz, specialist environmental compliance were presented the awards that recognize professionalism, collaboration and coordination, customer service and hard work to protect water quality.

Summer SBIR Series, Growing Pains, June Book Club pick, upcoming solicitations and partner events – June news from MTIP

Welcome to the June newsletter to learn about SBIR/STTR and resources that can help you grow your tech-based company in Montana.

Summer Childcare Grants Now Available! Apply by June 3rd!- Prospera Newsletter

These grants are for $1,500 & $2,500 and applications are open from May 20th – June 3rd.

Trade schools continue to be in high demand

Job Service Great Falls manager Beth Schmidt stated, “Here locally, for our trades, entry level, general laborers, all the way to those highly skilled electricians, the plumbers, our pipe fitters, our welders, carpenters, they’re all in demand. It is a busy time for all of the trade folks, and they are needing every person they can get their hands on to make sure schools are being built, housing is being built, that renovations are being made to existing properties.”

Ideas for Funding Programs for New Women’s Club in Missoula Requested

The former club had 1600 members and most of them stated they would be interested in joining a new women’s club. They are open to partnering with appropriate organizations that can educate, support and provide assistance to women.

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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.

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