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For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

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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.

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

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Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

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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.

Career Opportunities in Great Falls, Montana – Lending Solutions Specialist, Communications and Marketing Specialist – Great Falls Development Alliance

          Lending Solutions Specialist Do you enjoy reading company financials to figure out the story of a business? Do you like working with a team to solve challenging problems? We need…

GFDA Top Ten for 4-21-24

We had the honor of gathering together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of 31 female entrepreneurs at the annual Fire Within Awards. This event shines a spotlight on the extraordinary women who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. Since its inception 14 years ago, the Fire Within Award program has celebrated the remarkable achievements of over 100 outstanding women business owners. To each and every nominee and recipient, your passion, drive, and innovation are shaping the future of your communities and beyond. See TheElectric and KRTV.

Cleanup and Planning Tour by the Reserve St. Bridge for Earth Day 2024 – 4/23 – Missoula

Please come out to help pickup trash and fuel your ideas for the area during this 6th Annual Earth Day Cleanup by the Reserve St. Bridge!

‘Fire Within’ awards recognize women entrepreneurs and leaders – GFDA

The awards recognize and celebrate female entrepreneurs in the community, both those who show early promise, and those with established success.

Want $50,000 To Improve Your Community? Apply For A Hometown Grant!

T-Mobile is helping support small towns across America by funding community projects like upgraded tech, outdoor spaces and more.

The Great Falls Development Alliance releases updated housing assessment showing increased demand

Adam Seidman of the Concord Group, GFDA’s consultant, said that they project there’s demand for about 650 new housing units per year over the next decade.

BioScience under the Big Sky Spring 2024 Newsletter

The Montana Bioscience Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s biotechnology companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, hospitals, clinics and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally competitive bioscience companies — ultimately to create high-quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.

Prospera receives $60,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Wells Fargo through the Member Impact Fund

Grant program supports affordable housing and community development

Montana voters have chance to review their local governments in June elections – $400K for Missoula???

“It’s kind of a Jeffersonian idea – it’s an opportunity for us to refresh and to evaluate,” he said. “We’re not the same state, our counties aren’t the same as they were in 1970, and so I think it’s good for us.”

GFDA Top Ten for 4-14-24

19) The road to sustainable growth begins with strategic investments in economic development. We are grateful for our dedicated team of investors and public partners whose support enables us to advance our mission of bringing more high-wage jobs to our region. Learn more about them by viewing this short video.