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Friday, 03 September 2010 05:24 |
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 Helena, MT – On Thursday, September 9th at 4:00 PM, join the Great Falls Development Authority/High Plains Financial and the Small Business Administration for a ribbon cutting reception at the Staybridge Suites Courtyard at 201 3rd Street Northwest in Great Falls. Staybridge Suites Courtyard obtained an SBA 504 loan in July 2009, resulting in 46 jobs in the community. This project would not have been possible without the cooperation of High Plains Financial, the SBA and Stockman Bank.
If you’ve never heard of 504 financing or you want to know more about financing programs in general, then you’ll want to attend this free reception. There will be a brief presentation on the SBA 504 Loan Program by Montana SBA District Director Michelle Johnston and Lender Relations Specialist Tom White. In addition, there will be a tour of the property as well as an opportunity to meet the Great Falls Development Authority/High Plains Financial loan team.
The SBA 504 loan program is a long-term financing tool for economic development within a community to start, build and grow businesses. This program provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.
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Monday, 30 August 2010 05:12 |
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MSU Billings student teams use experience to put theory into practice
 MSU BILLINGS NEWS SERVICES — Senior College of Business student at Montana State University Billings are looking for business owners who need help with their business plans, a project that will not only add value to area businesses, but will provide valuable educational experience for MSU Billings students.
The project is an ongoing effort by Dr. Jennifer Leonard, assistant professor of management at the MSU Billings College of Business, to help students and businesses in the Billings region. Leonard said that students in her Management 488: Business Strategy class use the experience to put classroom theory into practice and showcase student talents.
The work would be done this fall with reports and recommendations issued in December.
This is a great opportunity to help students show how they can become valued employees, said Leonard. Students have experienced success in the past on many levels.
Student teams take ideas or challenges and report back to the businesses or non-profit groups, which can then use them. Last year, students used the class to understanding the feasibility and development of a business plan for a regional fire training facility in the Billings region. In previous years, students have entered business plans into competitions that have won regional and national awards.
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Friday, 27 August 2010 05:30 |
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Veteran owned Hughes Group garners recognition
 WASHINGTON – Patrick L. Hughes, owner and managing member of Hughes Group, LLC, of Lakewood, Wash., was named national Minority Small Business Person of the Year during the 28th annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference in Washington, D.C.
“We are honoring the Hughes Group for its extraordinary commitment to excellence in providing innovative products and services to the federal government and commercial markets,” said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. “Mr. Hughes’ commitment to excellence has made his small business the third fastest growing minority business in Washington state and has helped spur job creation in the small business community and the nation’s economy,” Mills continued.
The veteran-owned company was established in 1999 by Hughes, a veteran of 28 years in the military. It is certified as an 8(a) and HUBZone-certified firm, and is classified as a small disadvantaged business and a service disabled veteran-owned small business.
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 05:02 |
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 MISSOULA ― In response to the demand for additional education and training opportunities following recent layoffs in western Montana, The University of Montana College of Technology in Missoula opened two industrial trade programs for welding technology and carpentry. The carpentry program still has a few slots available for fall semester. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 30.
Students admitted to the new carpentry program will take late afternoon, evening and some weekend courses in the fall and spring terms. Summer term courses will be scheduled for daytime hours. Students admitted to the new carpentry program will take general education courses, such as math and writing, in the fall term and will begin their skilled-trades courses during spring semester 2011.
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Friday, 20 August 2010 04:53 |
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Senator launches website to gather public input during halt in construction
 (BIG SANDY) – Senator Jon Tester is asking Montanans for their ideas on the recent decision by the Canadian government to close its side of the Port of Whitetail to traffic from the U.S. in April of 2011.
Before Canada’s announcement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had planned to upgrade the Port of Whitetail and remove asbestos in the buildings there. At Tester’s request, the Department temporarily halted the work in order to gather public input.
“I’m leaning toward recommending we close down the Port of Whitetail,” Tester said. “But if folks have other ideas, this timeout in construction is a good opportunity to hear them out. I want to hear all ideas from folks in Montana to make sure this is the best path forward.”
Tester will share the comments he receives with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:40 |
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 MISSOULA — Employers and student workers can connect at the Fall Student Job Fair to be held at The University of Montana on Thursday, Sept. 2.
The fair, hosted by UM’s Office of Career Services, is free and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. It is open to any business, organization or department that needs college students for part-time jobs, internships or volunteer opportunities. Employers with work-study openings also are invited to participate.
Registered employers will receive a career fair booth, snacks and free parking. The Office of Career Services will have students on hand to help employers bring in their job fair materials and assist with setup.
Employers can register online or call 406-243-2022 for registration materials.
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