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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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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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GFDA Upcoming Business Trainings and Events
Business Blitz 2.0 is a comprehensive, action-oriented training program that runs from 8:00AM to 12:30PM . The event is structured around four focused modules designed to address critical aspects of business success
EPA cancels $20 million grant for Butte resiliency hub
The termination letter from the EPA, provided to NBC Montana by Gallagher, cites an inconsistency “with EPA funding priorities.”
GFDA Top Fifteen for 5-4-25
Join GFDA’s investment committee! Help us secure the resources that power business expansion, job creation, and community transformation across North Central Montana. Contact Jenn at 1-406-781-9499 or [email protected].
Congress Moves to End Reconnecting Communities and Related Grants
“For now, some advocates say it’s safe to assume that the open attack on the Neighborhood Access and Equity program signals that all federal money to reconnect communities is under threat — and it’s time to call your representatives to ask them to defend projects in their districts.”
Trump radically remade the US food system in just 100 days
The people who grow and sell America’s food no longer trust the USDA. We made a timeline to show you what happened.
Passenger rail remains a discussion point after Montana Legislative Session
As the legislative session wrapped up, discussions around passenger rail in Montana continued to be a major focus. House Bill 848, aimed at providing funding for regional rail authorities, ultimately failed, but the conversation is far from over.
Montana Legislature frames media tax credits plan for coming years
If the bill becomes law, companies that qualify for the tax credit could now receive 30% compensation of costs for each crew member who is a Montana or tribal resident, or a student at a Montana university. They could also get a 40% compensation for renting Montana facilities.
Rural Community Builder Summit – 5/6 – Glendive, Montana
Don’t miss this great day of learning with and from others who are working hard to make their rural communities the best they can be. We had 40 folks at this event when we held it in Roundup last month and the reviews were so great. People left inspired with great connections to help them tackle their next great project.
Montana Festival – 5/14-5/17 – Bozeman
Montana Festival is an annual celebration bringing together the top entrepreneurs, architects, business leaders, startup operators, innovators, artists, investors, culture creators, designers, community builders, movers, shakers and policymakers from across Montana and around the world to forge new friendships and catalyze ideas, projects, companies, and policy solutions to positively shape our shared future.