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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.

As Last Train Rolls Out of Town, a ‘New Era’ Begins in Kalispell

“Wow,” Jentz said, as the last car rumbled by.

Colleen Unterreiner Leaves a Legacy that Has Reshaped FVCC and the Community

Colleen Unterreiner retires after a two-decade career that the college president calls incomparable

Glacier Park International Cleared For Takeoff in 2020

Airport prepares for major expansion as passenger numbers continue to skyrocket

GFDA Top 10

Here is our Top 21 for the last two weeks, celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy.

Recruiting Is a Full-Time Job. Here’s How to Outsource It Effectively

One in five jobs, in their current form, will disappear within five years, according to a poll by HR consultancy Mercer. Employers will have to compete for “upskilled” workers.

Great Falls Montana MSA Generates 5.0% Average Wage Growth

Now, it’s time our economic development effort expand to tackle the challenge of our growing our labor pool. We’ll launch our talent attraction efforts in January. Stay tuned!!

Zoot Enterprises Named To Credit & Collections Power List – Zoot Makes ‘Top 20 Companies in 2019’

“Zoot strives to constantly benchmark and innovate based on our clients’ needs, and we invest significant resources to ensure our products and services are the latest and the greatest. The inclusion in the Power List is a testament to this.”

Kalispell Approves Tourism Business Improvement District

The city council voted to reestablish the district, which generates funding for tourism marketing

Brownfield Success Story – Arvon Block – GFDA funds the clean up and re-purposing of old buildings

“The Arvon Block used to be a place you wouldn’t go near at night.”

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 12-15-19

Our second Triangle Pitch Night is set this for Thursday, December 19th, 6 PM at the Coyote Club in Shelby. Triangle Pitch Night is designed to give Golden Triangle dreamers, thinkers, makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members the space to share ideas, pitch crazy stuff, and meet like-minded peeps.

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

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

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.