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"The Best Place Project" – Getting job done for economy: Mayor, business leaders are taking right steps to help Missoula grow

For far too long, the city’s various development groups, private businesses and government agencies have operated in a piecemeal fashion. While that may have been fine when the economy was booming and Missoula was simply coasting along with it, now that the financial tides have turned it is simply not enough to ride the waves of fortune.

Heart of the Valley Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is especially hard to measure, for it doesn’t focus on traditional profit and loss, the stuff economists measure with precision. But, as Thomas Sowell reminds us, what economists measure best is not what matters most.

Dodd Bill Could Drain Angel Pool, Make Startup Financings More Confusing

Not surprisingly, the National Venture Capital Association and the Angel Capital Association oppose Dodd’s proposed changes – arguing that they would drain the angel investor pool at a time when seed-stage capital is already at a premium.

New funds would seek to create more venture investors in Michigan

“There’s been a dearth of early stage investment capital in the state in the past, and there’s been plenty of opportunities here,” Grogan said. “From our perspective, if we can fill an important role in the availability of capital, we can get some wins.”

Missoula bakery owner says red tape slowed start of new business venture. Indulge Bakery – "Because Missoula Cannot Live On Bread Alone"

"To be able and start a business has been such hell," she explains, "and I would just love to facilitate something to make it easier for people to open small businesses here."

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center – Winter 2010 Forward Focus newsletter

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Red Ants Pants: By Working Women, For Working Women

There are few moments one can look back on and identify as being truly pivotal, but Sarah Calhoun has no problem identifying such an instance in her own life.

Investing In Jobs – State’s Venture Capital Firm Credited With Boosting Business In Tough Times

Investments by the state’s quasi-public venture capital firm have boosted the state’s economy, even in two downturns, according to a state report.

Bear Paw Development Corp. touts $19.2 million brought to five-county region in Montana in 2009

For each dollar of that local investment, Bear Paw leveraged $214, Paul Tuss, the economic development agency’s executive director, told Havre City Council members Monday evening.

Governor Schweitzer Presents Montana Exporter of the Year Award to West Paw Design of Bozeman

“West Paw Design is the kind of innovative company that puts Montana on the map in a new and exciting way,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “Manufacturing is big business in Montana and West Paw does it responsibly and with great results. Marketing Montana-made products for our furry friends is something everyone can get behind – especially Jag.”

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.