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Big Sky Economic Development – March 2022 Trainings and Events

Southwest Montana Boots to Business Reboot – March 10th

Butte, Montana’s business park flying high as tax sunset nears

“I think it’s probably one of the best-kept secrets in Butte and it shouldn’t be because there are a lot of positive things happening out there,” said Mick Ringsak, a longtime member of the board that oversees the Tax Increment Finance Industrial District, or TIFID.

Lockwood High, Montana students help run the school as part of new education program. More school systems should follow their lead.

As part of the newly formed alternative education program, 37 students aged freshmen and above are serving as aides for younger students, helping in classrooms, shelving books in the library, and supervising in the cafeteria and at recess.

Bozeman, Montana pursues signing onto gender equity convention

The city is considering passing a resolution to sign onto a decades-old convention aimed at gender equity and eliminating all forms of discrimination against women, and activists involved hope the move will be about more than just words.

Helena businesses get boost from city & MBAC’s post-COVID loan, grant programs

Charmayne Kaminski, a loan officer with MBAC, says they received four applications for the loan/grant program and 19 for the direct grants.

International Study: Montana faces higher temps, less snow, more drought

Montana is one of many regions that have much to lose if the world doesn’t take immediate action to stem the effects of climate change, according to a new report.

Montana Cuts to the Chase With Broadband Mapping Project

Broadband mapping is recognized as a complex, time-intensive process, as demonstrated by the experiences of the Federal Communications Commission and Georgia. But Montana was able to get a map fast. Here’s how.

Low cost airfare initiative is working to lower flight costs and bring in direct flights to Great Falls

The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Airport Authority to make a financial guarantee for new flights at the Great Falls International Airport. 

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 2-27-22

The innovative Great Falls Downtown Development Partnership helped achieve some great numbers in 2021. Four new new downtown businesses creating 38 jobs, $9.6 million in building improvements, and over 32,000 volunteer hours. Congratulations to the downtown partners, businesses, entrepreneurs, property owners, and developers working to revitalize the heart of Great Falls!

Gov. Gianforte Awards $605,000 for Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs

Since the program’s launch, eligible businesses have been able to apply to the program and receive up to $3,000 per eligible employee, with a maximum allocation of $210,000. Each eligible employee must make a wage that meets or exceeds 170 percent of Montana’s current minimum wage, which today is $15.64 per hour.

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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