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14 Montana towns selected to participate in Montana State University Extension rural community program

“Some small towns that are facing challenges don’t have the capacity or resources to navigate these issues, and because of that, negativity and despair set in,” Anderson said. “This program helps communities flip the narrative, see the good, strengthen relationships and inspire resiliency.”

Montana tribes receive $240K grant for Indigenous entrepreneurship

The Tribal Business Development Grant (TBDG) is a competitive program designed to connect Montana tribes with resources needed to advance projects with measurable economic impact.

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Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 5

The Weekly Roundup is designed to be simple, easy to digest and informative – just the information you need. We know you’re busy, so we’re giving you access to more information without adding more emails to your inbox.

Welcome Back to Our Monthly Newsletter – Accelerate Montana!

As we step into January, we’re wrapping up the Rapid Training program, a three-year journey of innovation, hard work, and impactful results. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of our Rapid Training team. Their dedication has provided individuals across Montana with the skills to succeed in today’s fast-paced economy. 

Bureau of Business and Economic Research roadshow focuses on AI in Montana businesses

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research, through the University of Montana, travels around the Treasure State, breaking down the trends they see.



Western Rural Development Center Grant RFP & Upcoming NET network meeting Feb. 4

We are excited to announce that the National Extension Tourism (NET) network strives to widen collaboration around agritourism and outdoor recreation in the Western Region. In collaboration with the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC), they are organizing a working group session on Tuesday 4th February at 1pm (MST) on Zoom:

Dorsey – Launching Agentic AI in an Uncertain U.S. Regulatory Landscape

Are you ready to begin adding AI Agents to your human teams? You will soon be getting requests to do so. While business teams will be wowed by what AI Agents and their subagents can do, the artificial intelligence regulatory environment is increasingly uncertain, and we advise caution.

In an Executive Order issued January 20, 2025, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately pause the disbursement of funds” from both the IRA and the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The following projects in Montana will be impacted by this Order:

These are programs receiving funding from the federal government. It is all suspended by the executive order. You can weigh in – call your representatives and tell them what you think about these investments in Montana.

The Alliance for Early Childhood Education Success shares policy wins from all 50 states – How is your state doing?

The Alliance asked its grantees to share legislative highlights, the report says, “and the results show wins in states of all different sizes, regions, and political landscapes—showcasing the effectiveness of tailoring advocacy to conditions on the ground and nurturing powerful coalitions.”