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Government contracting workshop offered
A small business workshop on “Government Contracting 101” will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, in the Pablo Tribal Complex IT Computer Lab.
Robert Much will present the basics of government contracting on behalf of the Native American Development Corporation Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Economic Development Department.
Class space can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis by calling Much at 406-442-8543. Much also will be available for counseling assistance on June 16 and until noon on June 17 at Sovereign Leasing and Financing.
Kalispell Chamber looks at childcare issues
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly business luncheon on the topic of childcare from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.
The luncheon will address the $60 million in funding recently approved by the Governor's Health Advisory Commission, and how to advocate for putting those funds toward services in Northwest Montana.
To register for the luncheon, go to
https://business.kalispellchamber.com/events/details/2021-july-business-matters-chamber-luncheon-the-business-case-for-early-childhood-education-49359?calendarMonth=2021-07-01
Ag field day planned at Creston
Local farmers are welcome to attend Montana State University’s Agricultural Research Center Field Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 Montana 35 in Creston.
Topics will include nutrient and moisture levels of alfalfa dormancy and warm season forages, winter canola planting date and variety options, winter wheat varieties, forage barley, cool-season forages, and spring wheat herbicide program.
Space is limited. To RSVP, call 406-755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu by Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Montana rolls out online economic report
Montana’s Business Economic Report is now live, providing a portal for data about key indicators of economic health in Montana.
Looking at Montana’s business landscape over the last decade, the report provides detailed information such as the total number of active businesses each year, the number of new businesses registered each year, and a heat map highlighting where new businesses are being created in Montana.
“This new report will allow business owners to follow trends and make comparisons year over year. The report also highlights the first six months of 2021, which shows a significant increase in new businesses starting in Montana,” according to Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen.
The new Montana Business Economic Report, which will be updated annually, can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at https://sosmt.gov/economic-report/.
The Business Services Division also launched a new shopping cart feature to the online filing system, which allows customers to file and pay for multiple documents in one transaction.