Local businesses search for opportunities with federal agencies at GovMatch 2019
Over forty businesses were represented in the 6th annual GovMatch event. The Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center aims to bring small business together with large, federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies for vendor and contract opportunities.
Taking advantage of broadband’s slow-but-steady expansion across the state, rural Montana economic developers and policymakers shared with us, creates the possibility of extra income for families and individuals who need another viable job in the family to sustain or supplement their income.
Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors, ranging from Uber and Lyft drivers to manicurists, could become employees under AB5, which codifies a groundbreaking California Supreme Court decision known as Dynamex.
“Given growing skills shortages and the low birth rate, leveraging and managing ‘alternative’ workforces will become essential to business growth in the years ahead.” Deloitte
Montana Business and Govt. Agency Collaboration Success
“I’m pleased we were able to come together in this last legislative session to craft a budget that is not only balanced and funds the services Montanans expect, but also leaves money in the bank for unexpected things that might come our way.” Gov. Steve Bullock
In virtually every organization she served, applying her leadership skills to project management, problem solving, and strategic planning, Tracy has made a long-lasting positive impact. ”
~Gloria O’Rourke, Montana Economic Development Services
“It’s just the connections and brilliant minds that are here in Montana that want to help, it’s not even me asking, it’s people that are interested and motivated and engaged and invested in the start up community here, that’s been very positive,” said Margot.
The independent school for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade employs teachers from countries around the world who teach students to read, write and speak in both Spanish and English.
