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The 2009 DRAFT Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF) Program Guidelines for next year are available for review and comment

Local governments may apply for assistance in the form of grants and loans for economic development projects that create net new qualifying jobs for Montana residents.

Western Montana’s Regional Innovation Grant

“By the term of the grant…strategic planning activities will result in a completed regional implementation plan, supported by secured resources and short and long term talent development strategies.

Entrepreneurs: Fur-lined dreams propel Red Lodge seamstress – The Montana Beaver Co. – "It’s All About the Beaver"

I am an artist who uses beaver fur to create exceptional products that delight the senses.

Jumping on the brand wagon – Helena – “The West’s Learning Center”

Helena’s hotel owners are backing a plan to tax themselves a dollar per room per night, with the money going toward marketing the city.

Sweet smell of success – The Montana Business Assistance Connection in Helena, Montana

Several small business owners shared their inspirational success stories at this week’s annual meeting of Montana Business Assistance Connection, the local economic development organization.

Montana Property values up average of 55 percent

Gov. Brian Schweitzer has committed that property taxes won’t rise, on a statewide average, because of reappraisal, Bucks said. However, there are usually winners and losers who wind up below or above these averages.

GE ‘still on plan’ for January facility opening in Billings

Stephen White, a spokesman for the GE Capital Finance division that’s now doing business in Billings, said the corporation’s latest financial restructuring proposal announced this week hasn’t affected Montana.

Thomas Weisel Partners Group LLC looks beyond high tech to capture ‘money on the move’

Energy and mining are relatively new sectors for Weisel. What is your outlook for deal activity in this sector, and how does that compare with high tech?

American Indian Business Leaders: Entrepreneurial inspiration

“This is an example of what AIBL can do.”

Montana tourism grants still available

The state tourism department has $80,000 available in special event grants to promote tourism attracting events for non-profit organizations and tribal governments.

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

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.

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.