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Bitterroot native produces film series highlighting collaborative efforts in Montana – “Life in the Land”
Lara Weatherly Tomov is on a mission to share the stories of Montanans taking action to benefit both the health of their communities and the landscapes that surround them.
2022 is looking to be an excellent year for Great Falls, Montana!
January 7 we celebrated the new year with Ignite 2022 presented by PayneWest Insurance! Check out the recap
Gianforte admin doubles child-care grant funds – but money still not out – About $60M in ARPA funds available
In the wake of hundreds of Montana child-care providers applying for federal Covid-19 relief funds, the Gianforte administration is making all $60 million available – but has yet to distribute any money, more than 10 months after Congress approved it.
Gov. Gianforte Launches New Program to Help Montana Businesses Invest and Grow
The Montana Down Payment Assistance Program will help finance the acquisition of equipment, purchase of real estate or buildings with improvements, and new construction for existing Montana businesses. Loans have a low fixed interest rate for ten years and range in size from $250,000 to $3,000,000.
Andrew Field, PFL CEO and Founder, Is Retiring; President Nick Runyon to Assume CEO Role
PFL began life under Field as the world’s first online commercial printer in 1996. Its mission was, and remains, to help businesses become successful. PFL, then PrintingForLess.com, enjoyed early success with rapid growth, three appearances on the Inc. 500 list, and industry-leading technology development.
Bear Paw Development Corporation’s Quarterly Newsletter
While we’ve turned the page on another year, we still fully understand the need to be front-and-center when it comes to doing what is possible to make this special part of Montana the very best it can be, and a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family and invest.
Remote work opportunities an increasing part of country’s fastest-growing jobs
“A ton of the jobs have at least 35% of the open positions as remote options right now, which means that if you’re looking for work, on LinkedIn, you could toggle (the) switch and quite a bit of those jobs are going to allow you the flexibility to work from home or wherever you feel most comfortable,” Seaman said.
USDA Launches Pilot Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to People in Rural Towns
Funding Will Help People in Particularly Underserved Rural Communities Cut Energy Costs, Increase Energy Resiliency and Address Climate Change
USDA Invests Over $3 Million in 29 Montana Agri-Businesses for Value-Added Activities
The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.
Montana State University Extension offers free series about electric vehicle adoption in Montana – 9 to 11 a.m. on the following Fridays: Jan. 28, March 4 and May 6 – Online
The series is intended to provide individuals, community leaders and planners with a better understanding of the impact of the use of electric vehicles in rural communities.