Montana Economic Development

We need to focus our energy on the one resource that is limitless, inexhaustible and not bound by market forces: human potential.

Small Business Making a Big Difference

Driven by technological innovation, a new set of industries is beginning
to put Montana on the ‘technology’ map of the United States.
Companies in the biotech, life sciences, information technology,
aerospace and environmental sectors are becoming significant
contributors to our state’s economy.

“Someone in Chicago doesn’t just wake up and say I’m going to Whitefish today,” Metzmaker said. “Somewhere you have to plant that seed.”

As of May 8, seven (7) NEW Community-Friendly Grant Opportunities have been added to the MSU Extension Weblink at: http://extn.msu.montana.edu/CommRes/grantopps.asp David M. Young, Professor Community Resource Specialist Extension Service & College of Nursing 337 Culbertson…

That first extraordinary rainbow trout symbolizes the promises of tomorrow here in Montana and throughout the Rockies.

Professional site selectors, out-of-town entrepreneurs and anyone hoping to hang a shingle in Helena got a powerful new tool to use in their search for the perfect business location.

“We have a good project that we were keeping a secret,” said Heidi DeArment, MCDC operations manager. “We decided to focus on marketing to get the word out that we are a resource for succeeding in business, whether it is a referral for a consultation or help with a business plan or a loan.”

We are thrilled to welcome Meg to Montana and look forward to hearing her insight on propelling Montana research.

“We believe these primary sector industries have excellent potential for growth, “ stated Brett Doney, President of GFDA. “We want to work with existing businesses to help them expand and prosper. We also want to identify opportunities to attract and start new companies that will expand and strengthen each industry cluster.”