Montana Department of Commerce

MTIP – Paving the Technology Path to Economic Development

"The Made in Montana Marketplace is a fantastic opportunity for Montana producers to sell their products to wholesale buyers and network with other producers. It’s also a one-stop-shop for wholesale buyers looking for something authentically Montana," said Dore Schwinden, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. "Register now. This show is not to be missed."

The WIRED initiative in Montana has come to a conclusion. The full $15 million was utilized and resulted in 3,618 individuals completing training, 634 educators prepared and hired for instruction in the alternative energy industry, 101 new curriculums developed, resulting in 1,447 additional students that can be trained annually.

Energy Promotion and Development Division, Montana Department of Commerce

As a result of a good economy and sound fiscal management by the Governor,
Montana is one of only two state governments operating "in the black".
(Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Time Magazine)

“This kind of agriculture value-adding investment is a win-win for Montana,” said Governor Schweitzer. “Producers benefit from being able to diversify their crops and have a local buyer for them and in return, American Pulses is able to showcase Montana grown products all over the world.”

Since July of 2007, the creation of the Energy Promotion and Development Office in the Department of Commerce

Together, through Governor Brian Schweitzer’s economic vision, Montana’s economic development partners and the valuable resources available to businesses through the Montana Department of Commerce, we will continue to create a climate for economic prosperity in Montana.

Dore Schwinden, Director

Montana Department of Commerce

Paving the Technology Path to Economic Development

Montana is making national headlines lately, and for a very proud reason: We are one of only two states in America operating without a deficit.