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New $350,000 business fund launched by The Bear Paw Development Corporation aims to revitalize Montana’s Hi-Line communities
“We’ve been talking to entrepreneurs for years and in some cases, decades, about the financing that they need to improve their businesses and really to improve. And in some cases, revitalize downtown business districts, not just here in Havre, but throughout the Hi-Line in our five-county region,” Bear Paw Development Corporation executive director Paul Tuss said.
New homebuyer assistance program launches across Montana
The program contributes 30% of the home purchase price, with a limited equity return at resale to support future buyers.
Hellgate Venture Network November Meet-up – 11/20 – Missoula Makers Collective
The Missoula Makers Collective was founded in late 2021 with the purpose of creating community spaces for makers. Markets became that first community space, and since our first market, we’ve have hosted nearly a hundred handmade markets, pop ups, and shopping events.
Emotionally Intelligent People Use the 5-Minute Handshake With Stress Trick for Greater Resilience
A boatload of psychology research shows you can boost your emotional intelligence in minutes with this simple technique.
Kalispell chamber celebrates outstanding business and community leaders
“These honorees represent the very best of what makes Kalispell and the Flathead Valley thrive,” said Lorraine Clarno, president and CEO of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. “They lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and inspire all of us to venture boldly toward a stronger, more connected Flathead Valley.”
CoBuild Montana launches and supports cooperative, values-based businesses—keeping wealth, jobs, and decision-making rooted in Montana.
Transforming bold ideas into resilient, community solution cooperatives and values-based businesses. We build ventures that keep jobs and decisions local. Each stage of our pipeline builds momentum for lasting local impact—guided by shared values, focused themes, and practical, real-world progress.
Registration open for annual Women’s Leadership Conference at Montana State University – 6/2/26
Conference registration includes educational sessions, event materials, a networking reception, meals, a happy hour social and a silent auction. Proceeds from the conference fund scholarships, which are awarded to MSU students who have proven to be leaders and mentors both on and off campus.
Butte-Silver Bow declares SNAP emergency
Butte poised to tap reserve funds as Montana continues to grapple with fallout of federal shutdown
Governor tours Livingston, Montana non-profit meat processor Producer Partnership.
The tour occurred amid the second month of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history causing SNAP distribution delays and unprecedented food bank need. Approximately 85% of Producer Partnership processed meat is donated to Montana food banks, per Pierson.
Maritsa Georgiou-Hamilton and what you can do to help your local Food Bank
Maritsa here! I woke up wanting to do something to help people facing increased needs as the government shutdown drags on, but wanted some direction on best ways to help— so I called my friend who volunteers at my local food bank. We went to Costco and loaded up on some items the food bank is always low on. Hope this helps!







