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Jan. 16, 2025 – News, events, grants, loans and other funding opportunities
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Business
Nominate a Made in Montana Retailer. Commerce’s Made in Montana Program is
seeking "Retailer of the Year" Award nominations from members, chambers of
commerce, economic development agencies, customers, tourism partners and peers.
The winner will be chosen by program staff based on the quality/quantity of
nominations as well as other criteria.
The Big Sky Film Grant closes Feb. 7, 2025. This grant program aims to build and
support partnerships with filmmakers and production companies to create Montana film
industry jobs.
The annual Montana Tourism Awards honor the exceptional achievements of
individuals, businesses, organizations, communities and regions that bolster Montana’s
tourism and recreation industries while enhancing their economic impact for residents.
Nominations must be submitted by midnight on Feb. 21, 2025.
"Export 101" Webinar: This free webinar will help attendees understand the basics of
international sales, like market research, sales strategies, legal issues, shipping,
payments and cultural differences. Additionally, participants will learn about programs
to help them get started, including grants and technical assistance. Scheduled for Feb.
19, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Registration for the Montana Department of Commerce’s Governor’s Conference
on Tourism is open through April 1, 2025. The event will feature a wide variety of
sessions focusing on a "The Road Ahead" theme. Hear from industry leaders and get
the inside scoop on what tourism is looking like in Montana.
Applications are sought for the "Exporter of the Year" awards. Don't miss this
opportunity to spread the word about your 2024 export success. Contact our Export
team for more information.
Join Commerce's Export team in the Montana Pavilion at IWA Outdoor Feb. 27-
March 2, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Commerce, through the Small Business
Administration's STEP grant, pays for all booth expenses, including booth space and
reimbursement of up to $2,000 for participants' travel costs. Commerce also
coordinates all show preparations. Contact our Export team for more information.
Housing
Montana Board of Housing Public Meeting: Feb. 10, 2025.
Public Hearing for Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan: March 4, 2025.
Montana Board of Housing Public Meeting: March 17, 2025.
Commerce News
Montana Department of Commerce Allocates Planning Grants to 9 Montana
Communities
Commerce Allocates Over $1.1 Million in Grant Funding to 5 Coal-Impacted
Communities
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