Montana Department of Commerce

"This is a unique partnership between the federal government and the states. Sharing responsibilities and resources will help new small exporters across the country enter and succeed in the global market."

How do companies successfully work with this technology while both promoting and protecting their organization?

At least two collectors, including Copperfield, offered to pay millions for the machine. However, the Montana Heritage Commission, which oversees a vast collection of rare antiques at Virginia City, rebuffed the offers.

"MTIP http://www.mtip.mt.gov is a valuable program that offers technical assistance to eligible for-profit small businesses who are engaged in innovative activities," said Dore Schwinden, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. "MTIP can be a profitable tool for businesses."

The Montana Finance Information Center website contains links to virtually all of the common state, federal, and local business finance programs and technical assistance providers.

It is designed to aid in the development of good paying jobs for Montana residents and promote long-term stable economic growth in Montana.

The Committee may award workforce training grants to primary sector businesses that provide education or skills-based training for new employees.

"Being able to deliver groundbreaking tourism marketing helps Montana attract travelers from around the world. It is those visitors that support over 28,000 Montana jobs and bring $2.5 billion of new money into Montana annually. I commend the work being done and look forward to showcasing Montana in new and distinctive ways going forward." Dore Schwinden, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce

"Montana has world-class wind, with one of the highest growth rates in the nation. Our state has gone from just under 1MW produced in 2005 to over 386 MW today. In order to reach our wind and renewable energy potential and create more high quality jobs, we must enhance our ability to get that clean, green energy to market," said Governor Brian Schweitzer.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Still Without Reauthorization!!!