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The latest news for you — GFDA Top 10 (really 21) for 7-5-23

The Montana Chamber and the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center are holding a Manufacturer Meet-up at the El Conejo Cantina in The Wild Hare in downtown Great Falls Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 PM

Report: Montana towns need tax, policy tweaks to coexist with tourists

“The paradox of a place with natural attractions that make it a great place to live but also threaten it with being ‘loved to death’ is what is known as the amenity trap.”

Partners Work to Guide E-Bike Accessibility in Montana

As e-bikes rise in popularity, trail managers, business owners and government agencies are providing outreach and education as they continue to see use in non-motorized areas

Range Announces $18 Million Investment of High-Speed Fiber Internet to the Forsyth and Colstrip, Montana Communities

“Being awarded these funds was a great collaborative effort with Range, Southeastern Montana Development Corporation, our city and county governments, and our state legislators. Access to high-speed internet is critical for healthcare, business, education, and every household. This investment shows that Range is committed to these communities and the economic growth of our region.”

New York’s Noncompete Bill Is A ‘Big Domino To Fall’—And The Broadest Ban Yet—In A Growing Movement Against Them – Montana “Allows” Noncompetes.

I occasionally hear people say that Montana prohibits employee noncompetes. It does not. Montana permits employee noncompetes.

Office of Indian Country Economic Development – Montana Department of Commerce

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Montana is 50th in a recent ranking of high-speed internet availability and 44th in high-speed internet adoption.

Without access, rural entrepreneurship can’t flourish, and there’s a “brain drain of small rural towns.” With it, on the other hand, he said people who are creative “have all kinds of opportunities.”

Helena Public Schools flying high after $100K in grants from Boeing

“Boeing is proud to help bring training to Helena students that reflects real-world experiences,” said Gina Breukelman, senior manager at Northwest Region Boeing Global Engagement.

Montana towns need tax, policy tweaks to coexist with tourists

The paradox of a place with natural attractions that make it a great place to live but also threaten it with being ‘loved to death’ is what is known as the amenity trap.”

CEDS Community Survey Closes this Friday , June 30 – Montana West Economic Development

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is local economic development plan that guides the economic growth of an area.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

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.