Montana Economic Development

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Montana Department of Commerce Announces Available Economic Impact and Destination Event Grants

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that the application period for the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program is now open. This State-funded grant program helps Montana communities with new and destination events to increase tourism by regional, national and international visitors, to promote Montana’s unique attributes and to generate additional community revenue.

BioScience under the Big Sky September 2024 Newsletter

With access to more professional expertise, more state-of-the-art technology and more community resources, C2M Beta was founded with the mission to connect local entrepreneurs to more!

The Treasure State’s Hidden Gems: Advantages of Starting Your Business in Montana

Nestled among sprawling landscapes and majestic mountain ranges, Montana, affectionately known as the Treasure State, offers more than breathtaking scenery. 

Federal Plan Outlines Deployment of ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ Tech

The technology known as V2X could prevent crashes and save lives by allowing vehicles to communicate with each other and road infrastructure.

USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Expand Markets for Rural Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Rural businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees are eligible for RMAP loans and technical assistance. USDA also provides RMAP funding to non-profits, Tribes, colleges and universities to create revolving loan programs and support training and hands-on support for rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.

Flathead Valley Community College Provides A ‘Running Start’ on College

Three decades after its inception, Flathead Valley Community College’s dual enrollment program has expanded into two dozen high schools, giving students a boost on college access and bolstering the industries that power Montana’s small towns

Planning for the End-of-Life of Urban Trees

Experts say urban trees could replace as much as 10 percent of annual lumber needs in the United States, but many are currently being chopped up for mulch, reducing their carbon sequestration abilities.

Montana Airline Rendezvous looks to boost flights

The meeting, which has never been held in Billings before, combines statewide airports with airline representatives in an effort to bring these services to the Big Sky state.

GFDA Top Ten for 8-25-24

Congratulations to the artists, property owners, and sponsors of another amazing ArtsFest Montana Great Walls week in Downtown Great Falls! We’ll start sharing photos of the murals next week. Thank you to the City of Great Falls for supporting this annual downtown improvement and to the Business Improvement District for organizing it.

Free Press Fest 2024 – 9/5-7 – Missoula (Interesting Schedule of Important Discussions)

Montana Free Press is thrilled to announce the inaugural Free Press Fest, a dynamic three-day event taking place from September 5-7, 2024 at the University of Montana. This exciting festival aims to promote civic engagement, celebrate Montana’s rich culture, and empower attendees to actively participate in shaping the future of our state.

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The Missoula Chamber of Commerce advances the quality of life in Missoula by advocating for a healthy, responsible & diverse business environment & by providing resources that help businesses succeed. Contact Sharon Morren, Director of Membership, [email protected] to join.

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Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.