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SBIR National Conference, M2M Innovation Summit, Regional Events – September news from MTIP

The SBIR/STTR Fall conference, co-located with the DefenseTechConnect in National Harbor, Maryland, will be held September 26 – 29, 2022.  Ann Peterson will be attending and a guest panelist in the SBIR Innovation Conference line up.

Montana State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 Application Portal Opens TODAY!!

Launching a new low interest loan product in participation with your bank or credit union. This product helps small businesses get the support they need to start, expand, innovate, and create jobs. Funds are very limited and will be on a first come first served basis. 

New co-work space Rock31 opens its doors in Downtown Billings

Steve Arveshcoug, Executive Director of Big Sky Economic Development says Rock31 allows entrepreneurs connection with other business-minded individuals to encourage one another, and come up with new ideas… 

Big Sky Economic Development on Montana This Morning with Steve Arveschoug – Rock 31 is Open

How is Billings, Montana doing?   Big Sky Economic Development Director Steve Arveschoug gives us an update on that and their new headquarters which includes Rock31

MEDA News – Lunch and Learn with Tara Mastel: MT Newcomers Study

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Montana community members invited to participate in Reimagining Rural program – 9/8 – 9/22 – 10/6 – Online

The Reimagining Rural virtual gathering includes three statewide sessions, which are broadcast via Zoom to groups gathered in-person in participating towns. Following each session’s speakers, local groups will have a facilitated conversation about how new ideas might work in their communities.

Montana community members invited to participate in Reimagining Rural program – 9/8 – 9/22 – 10/6 – Online

The Reimagining Rural virtual gathering includes three statewide sessions, which are broadcast via Zoom to groups gathered in-person in participating towns. Following each session’s speakers, local groups will have a facilitated conversation about how new ideas might work in their communities.

Upcoming trainings: Email Marketing Tips, Boots to Business 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.

Check out the upcoming trainings

“You’re Naked Without It” – Safety campaign aims to reach young Montana workers with out-of-the-box humor

Young workers are more likely than any other age group to experience injury in the workplace. The Montana State Fund, the state’s largest provider of worker’s compensation insurance, is launching a new campaign to hopefully catch the attention of young workers and reduce injuries on the job.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 9-5-22

Here is our Top 11 for last 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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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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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding