Montana Economic Development

"Let’s just say the opportunity for small business to do well in the economy here is presenting itself," said Jim Smitham, executive director of the Butte Local Development Corp.

For the second time in the past month, Vincent will meet with federal officials about enhancing manufacturing and an initiative by President Obama to create at least 15 National Network Manufacturing Innovation Centers across the country.

Hoping to build on that momentum, a valley-wide group named AERO — short for Airline Enhancement Regional Organization — is formally taking flight with a goal of adding additional non-stop flights through GPIA as a way to benefit local businesses and tourism.

"From Kalispell to Miles City, cities and counties across Montana will be able to better plan for future growth and
develo
pment," said Governor Bullock.

2014 Montana Economic Outlook Seminars are coming to Helena, Great Falls, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Kalispell, Lewistown, and Havre

The Deer Lodge Development Group http://www.deerlodgedevelopmentgroup.org/ plans to work with business owners and local politicians to try and revitalize and restore the town.

MERDI offers economic development consulting services to local and state governments, non-profits and private entities. The services include project development and packaging, policy development and capacity-building services.

Vincent will join officials from dozens of other U.S. cities hoping to become one of 15 National Network Manufacturing Innovation Centers across the country.

The Old Sawmill District may not look like much now but we found out Monday plans have finally been approved for commercial and residential development and should take at least a decade to complete.

The city of Bozeman has tabbed the outdoor industry as one of several primed for growth, along with technology, photonics, bioscience and light- to mid-manufacturing.