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GFDA Top Ten for 8-20-24
The final competitive round of the Montana State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) low interest rate program opened. If you have a project that could move forward with the benefit of low interest rate funding, start talking to GFDA now as these funds are very limited. If you have a business that can benefit from these funds contact Jill at [email protected] or 1-406-590-1056.
What is Photonics and how is it used?
Photonics is the physical science of light waves. It deals with the science behind the generation, detection and manipulation of light.
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Applications are OPEN for the Fall 2024 C2M Cohort- Get a Jump Start on Starting Your Business
C2M Beta is a 12-week program delivering the foundational and modern skills required to transform influential ideas into thriving businesses.
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!
Montana Access to Finance Micro Report: Women-Owned Businesses
Key Takeaways for Women:
Women business owners are not looking for capital.
Women business owners have business checking, but not business loans.
Firms owned by women generally have fewer employees and less revenues
than those owned by men
Seize Opportunities with Montana’s Tech Hub, Networking Social, New Partners & More
Success! MPQA’s Integrated Photonics Ecosystem (IPE) component project of the Headwaters Tech Hub was selected for funding. The IPE project will bring silicon photonics capacities to Montana in partnership with MPQA members PHIX and Montana State University enabling the next evolution of commercial photonics sensors deployed in autonomous systems.
Prospera Receives $500,000 Grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to Jump Start New Revolving Loan Fund
“Through the BSED Revolving Loan Program, this grant funding will help build strong partnerships between local economic development organizations and the State to help spur sustainable growth for Montana’s economy”, said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.