Economic Development
Some sources that can assist you when you have questions regarding economic development projects in Southeast Montana:
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Contact: Michelle A. Jutila, Director
e-mail: sbdc@bhwi.net
SBDC Service Area: Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Powder Rivewr, Prairie, Rosebud, Treasure and Wibaux
Information &/or Services Provided: This center provides free and confidential counseling in all areas of business start-up and expansion, including; business plan preparation, marketing and advertising assistance, evaluation of financing needs, projections of income, expenses and cash flow.
Various Community Leadership Development programs
Contact: Peggy Iba
Address: 207 W Bell, Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: 406.377.1924
Information &/or Services Provided: Working through MSU Extension and Northwest Area Foundation to help rural communities prosper by engaging people from all walks of life in leadership training for civic action.
Montana Department of Commerce: Business Resource Division
Contact: Tod Kasten, Regional Development Officer
Address: PO Box 520, Circle, Montana office
Phone: 406.485.3374
Web Sites: commerce.state.mt.us, www.mtfinanceonline.com, www.mtrdp.org/certifiedcommunities, www.bizmt.com
Service Area: 16 Eastern Montana Counties
Information &/or Services Provided: Representative of the Montana Dept of Commerce. Access point to all relevant State resources and information for all businesses, communities and development organizations. Business counseling, community economic development support, technical assistance, information on financing alternatives, financial packaging, training, partnership development, support and referral.
Eastern Plains RC&D
Contact: Mike Carlson, Coordinator
Richard Iverson, Asst-Coordinator
Cal Oraw, CRDC Planner
Address: 2745 West Holly, Sidney, MT 59270
Phone: 406.433.2103 ext. 125
Web Site: www.eprcd.org
Service Area: 16 Eastern Montana Counties
Information &/or Services Provided: The purpose is to improve economic and social conditions in the area through development of existing natural and human resources.
Action for Eastern Montana
Contact: Penny Stras, Executive Director
Address: 2030 North Merrill, PO Box 1309, Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: 406.377.3564
Web Site: www.AEMT.org
Service Area: 17 Eastern Montana Counties
Information &/or Services Provided: Community Development, Energy Share, Weatherization, Employment & Training, Fuel Assistance, Housing Programs, Emergency Assistance, Area 1 Agency on Aging, Head Start, Self-Sufficiency, Affordable Housing Development, and Senior Program.
Miles City Job Service Workforce Center
Address: 12 North 10th St Box 1786, Miles City, MT 59301
Phone: 406.232.9340
Job Hotline: 406.232.6350
Web Site: wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/milescity/
Information &/or Services Provided: This office provides Labor Market Information, Human Resource Services, Computer lab with public access Internet, Business Resource Library, Employer workshops and consultation, Job posting, Job matching, Skill and aptitude testing, Career counseling, Training programs, Referral services.
