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| Montana West Economic Development & The
Flathead Port Authority |
| Contact Names: |
Lyle Phillips, President/CEO
Kim Morisaki, Manager of Client Development & Resources
Gary Winship, Director of Lending
Carol Oberndofer, Office Manager |
| Address: |
314 Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-257-7711 |
| E-mail: |
lyle@dobusinessinmontana.com
kim@dobusinessinmontana.com
gary@dobusinessinmontana.com
carol@dobusinessinmontana.com |
| Service Area: |
Flathead, Sanders, Lake and Lincoln Counties |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
| Information: Montana West Economic Development and the Flathead County Port Authority are a public/private partnership focused on building a better economy in Northwest Montana. Our work focuses on marketing the area as a desirable business location and working with companies to relocate to our area. MWED administers several loan funds and provides comprehensive data on workforce, demographics, trends, logistics, service providers and maintains a database of regional sites and facilities for business operations, MWED collaborates with other local, regional and national groups to build networks for business growth. MWED also supports a monthly roundtable for entrepreneurs called the E2 Group, providing value and relevance for entrepreneurs in Northwest Montana. |
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| Small Business Development Center – (SBDC) |
| Contact Name: |
Chris Parson, Director |
| Address: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-758-2802 |
| E-mail: |
sbdc@kalispellchamber.com |
| Website: |
www.kalispellsmallbusiness.com |
| Service Area: |
Flathead, Lake and Lincoln Counties |
| Available Loan Programs: |
Community Express Loan Program |
| Information: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is jointly sponsored by the Small Business Administration and the Montana Department of Commerce and hosted by the Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce. The SBDC provides a variety of business assistance services to current and prospective small business owners. SBDC assistance is tailored to the local community and the needs of the clients. This business assistance is delivered through free, confidential one-on-one counseling, as well as through workshops and seminars. SBDC services include, but are not limited to:
A SBDC counselor acts as a liaison between lenders and potential borrowers, and through preparation of pro forma financial projections assists small businesses with business plan preparation, management, finance, marketing, production, organization, technical problems, and feasibility studies.
The SBDC also acts as an information filter, directing clients through the business maze by maintaining partnerships among private business service organizations as well as local, state and federal agencies. The Montana Small Business Development Center focuses on the creation and maintenance of viable small businesses and the jobs these businesses provide in their local communities. Each year, the Montana SBDC network counsels more than 1400 entrepreneurs and existing business owners. |
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| Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center - (PTAC) |
| Contact Name: |
Doug Bolender, Procurement Technical Assistance Center Manager |
| Address: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-755-4221 |
| E-mail: |
ptac@kalispellchamber.com |
| Service Area: |
Flathead, Sanders, Lake and Lincoln Counties |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
| Information: The Kalispell Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offers free assistance to help Montana businesses obtain city, county, state, or federal government contracts. The United States government spends over $300 billion dollars a year on purchases of goods and services from small business. PTAC can help businesses with government registrations, finding bid opportunities, quote preparation, interpreting bid specifications, and help with contract specifications. |
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Service Corps of Retired Executives - (SCORE) |
| Contact Name: |
Joyce Hrouda, Chapter Chairman |
| Address: |
2 Main Street, Suite 3 Kalispell, MT 59901
(First Interstate Bank Building) |
| Phone: |
406-756-5271 |
| E-mail: |
score@century.net |
| Service Area: |
Flathead, Sanders, Lake and Lincoln Counties |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
| Information: SCORE is a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides free, confidential business advice to both existing and start-up businesses. SCORE is affiliated with the Small Business Administration and is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of all businesses in Northwest Montana. The counselors have a vast wealth of knowledge based on a history of actual successful experience. In addition to counseling, SCORE provides educational seminars on all aspects of starting and maintaining a healthy business. |
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City of Kalispell
Community Development Department |
| Contact Name: |
Kellie Danielson, Director |
| Address: |
248 3rd Avenue East & P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-758-7740 |
| E-mail: |
kdanielson@kalispell.com |
| Service Area: |
Kalispell |
| Available Loan Programs: |
CDBG, RLF, TIF, & USDA Loans for Economic Development, Public Facilities, & Housing |
| Information: The City of Kalispell historically promotes public/private partnerships in economic development and affordable housing projects within its city limit. As a municipality, the city has access to various grant funding programs, program income funding and provides gap financing assistance through a revolving loan fund program. These funding sources are economic development tools that assist in business recruitment, business retention, expansion and creation, all of which result in job retention and job creation. |
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| Flathead One Stop Workforce Center |
| Contact Name: |
Mora McCarthy, Business Resource Consultant
Roberta Diegel, Business Resource Consultant
Terri Haueter, Business Resource Consultant |
Address:
Also located at: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901
427 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-758-6200 |
| E-mail: |
mmccarthy@mt.gov
rdiegel@mt.gov
thaueter@mt.gov |
| Service Area: |
Flathead County |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
| Information: We have compiled human resource information to assist you with your employment-related needs. We have information on hiring, applications, interviewing, reference checking, employee handbooks, employee evaluations, employee retention, personnel records, progressive discipline, harassment, wage and hour laws, employment laws and other human resource-related information as well as forms and checklists. We also have a resource library of books and videos on hiring, firing, and other resources. |
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Flathead Valley Community College |
| Contact Name: |
Susie Burch, Director, Economic Development
& Continuing Education
Jodi Smith, Workforce Training Director |
| Address: |
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-756-3832 |
| E-mail: |
sburch@fvcc.edu
jsmith@fvcc.edu |
| Service Area: |
Flathead and Lincoln Counties |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
Information: Flathead Valley Community College’s Workforce Training Program offers regularly scheduled business and professional development workshops including management, customer service, business practices, communication skills and computers. In addition, FVCC provides organizations with quality, customized training, meeting facilitation, and human resource development needs assessments. Trainers have a unique blend of skills including front-line business experience and academic credentials. Workforce Training helps businesses identify their organization’s human resource development needs and works with them to determine solutions through training. Programs can be offered on campus or at the business site.
Flathead Valley Community College excels in workforce training by providing quality instructors to assure the highest professional level of practical, industrial and technical knowledge, communication skills and teaching abilities, as well as comprehensive instructional materials to reinforce the objectives and skills learned. Significant cost savings can be realized for the business’s training since it pays only for what is requested, i.e.: training and materials not travel expenses and overhead.
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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce |
| Contact Names: |
Joe Unterreiner, CEO/President
Bridgette Evans, Director of Member Services |
| Address: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-758-2800 |
| E-mail: |
info@kalispellchamber.com
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| Service Area: |
Flathead County |
| Available Loan Programs: |
N/A |
| Information: Since 1904, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead to strengthen our community and the business climate in order to make the Flathead an ideal location to live and work. The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most influential business organization in the Flathead Valley. Of its nearly 700 members, 85 percent are small businesses with 25 or fewer employees. The Chamber is a member driven organization of business leaders, coming together to deliver solutions and support to meet the needs of the businesses in the Flathead. Owning, managing, not to mention growing a business comes with challenging responsibilities. As a member of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, you are part of a trusted business and professional organization with a wealth of resources and support available to assist you with your business needs. Through networking and promotional opportunities, community involvement, legislative advocacy, informational access, numerous discounts and heightened credibility, Chamber members shape the community and grow their business. |
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Northwest Montana Business Expansion and Retention Program (BEAR) |
| Contact Name: |
Bridgette Evans, Program Manager |
| Address: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-758-2801 |
| E-mail: |
brigette@kalispellchamber.com |
| Service Area: |
Flathead County |
| Information: NW Montana BEAR is a cooperative partnership of local economic, community and workforce development organizations. Our common purpose is to build local companies while enhancing our business climate. There are programs and resources available that we will be beneficial to you and the strength of your business. You may not need any assistance right now but you will have a better understanding of what help is available and who to call should your situation change. Through partnerships with business providers BEAR is your direct connection to: |
- Financing Programs
- Capital
- Facility location & expansion
- Regulatory Assistance
- Employment Services
- Business Assessment tools
- Technology resources
- Government contracting assistance
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- Export/Import Assistance
- Community demographics
- Education & training programs
- New and existing employees
can upgrade their skills
- Human Resource programs
- Tools to Manager, motivate and
strengthen your workforce.
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Montana Manufacturing Extension Center |
| Contact Name: |
Bill Nicholson, Field Engineer |
| Address: |
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone: |
406-756-8329 |
| E-mail: |
bnicholson@coe.montana.edu |
| Website: |
www.mtmanufacturingcenter.com |
| Service Area: |
Flathead, Sanders, Lake and Lincoln Counties |
Information: The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) is a statewide manufacturing outreach and assistance center staffed by full-time professionals with a home office in the College of Engineering at Montana State University, Bozeman, with field offices at the MSU TechLink Center and in Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Helena.
MMEC is part of a nationwide network, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and aspires to assist small and mid-size manufacturers in becoming more competitive and profitable.
MilTech is a pilot program funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. MilTech’s goal is to accelerate the transition of innovative technology to the U.S. warfighter. MilTech has offices in Bozeman, MT and Kalispell, MT. For MilTech to work with clients they must have an innovative technology that will help in the war effort and they must be able to prove that the Department of Defense in interested in buying the product. Typically, MilTech provides business and engineering assistance to companies that will improve the manufacturing process, reduce manufacturing costs, or make the company more sustainable. |
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Montana Department of Commerce Regional Development Office |
| Contact Name: |
Charlie Wright, Regional Development Officer (RDO) |
| Address: |
1121 East Broadway, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59802 |
| Phone: |
406-532-3222 |
| E-mail: |
cwright@mt.gov |
| Service Area: |
Lincoln, Lake, Flathead, Sanders, Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli Counties |
| Information: The RDO's are a resource to businesses, local development corporations, and communities in the area. The program serves as an access point to relevant Commerce Department resources, and all other relevant business and community development resources. The mission of the Regional Development Officer is to: insure that all areas of Montana have reasonably equal access to funding and resources; develop close and effective working relationships with businesses, city and county governments, and local economic development agencies (EDCs); work closely with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity with its economic development activities; assist the Commerce programs with efforts to maximize leverage of other funds; help businesses create higher paying and sustainable jobs; and provide access to information and programs about other state and federal programs. The RDO is the key conduit between expanding Montana businesses seeking financing through business loan programs such as Community Development. Block Grant (CDBG), Montana Board of Investments (MTBOI) and others. The primary purpose is to provide assistance to businesses for the purpose of obtaining financing for expansion projects, business locations from out of state, and retention projects. |
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