Co-Host Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) – Helping
manufacturers to succeed, this statewide manufacturing outreach &
assistance center is staffed by full-time professionals with degrees in
engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing and business in a variety
of industries. MMEC assistance is embellished by a great nationwide network of
specialists in the NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to assist small & mid-size manufacturers to be more competitive
& profitable.
Co-Host Montana State Chamber of Commerce/Manufacturing Council/ Chamber Choices – within the Chamber is a developing group of manufacturing businesses joining together to improve the environment in which manufacturing conducts business and enhancing the economic viability of Montana. It is a cooperative effort of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, Associated Employers and the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center. Chamber members with an interest in manufacturing can become members of the Council at no extra fee. The Chamber works to keep members informed and with local and national affiliates such as the US Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers to develop unity and strength. NEW! Montana Chamber Choices, health insurance options, are now available to small employers with 2 to 99 employees who are members of the State Chamber and/or participating local chambers who are members.
NorthWestern Energy -- a major, regional provider of electricity, natural gas and related services to approximately 650,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The company also provides electric service to Yellowstone National Park. With 1350 employees, NorthWestern Energy serves 168 communities throughout its service territory. Montana operations based in Butte; corporate in Sioux Falls, SD.
Montana Department of Commerce - Business Resources Division -- Offering resources and tools aimed at improving, enhancing, and diversifying Montana's economic and business climate. Working with its many partners, its primary objective is to enhance the economic base of Montana through business creation, expansion, and retention efforts by delivering information, technical assistance, and financial resources to businesses & communities in Montana, resulting in the development and prosperity of our state.
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Montana State Fund – committed to the health and economic
prosperity of Montana through superior service, leadership and caring
individuals, working in an environment of teamwork, creativity and trust.
Montana State Fund is the insurance carrier of choice and industry leader in
service, providing competitively priced coverage and commitment to service no
matter what challenges face the insurance industry. Also offering safety
training and a complete safety resources website. 2010 Compete Smart Youth Activities Sponsor.
Unishippers of Montana -- provides a full range of transportation services to small and medium-size Montana companies. These include LTL (less than truckload), motor freight & truckload freight throughout the USA and Canada; international air and ocean shipping. Locally owned and operated by peter.saunders@unishippers.com, 406-261-4224. Unishippers provides very competitive pricing, through a wide selection of carriers. Toll free 1-800-506-5535.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality -- Air, Energy
& Pollution Prevention Bureau. AEPP programs bring information and
technical assistance to Montana residents and businesses. A strong partnership with the US Department
of Energy helps identify opportunities for Montana businesses to improve the energy
efficiency of their facilities and processes and develop alternative energy
sources for heat and power. The Business and Community Assistance Program
promotes the reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting of wastes, and works
to expand business markets and opportunities to use these wastes productively.
The Small Business Assistance Program provides confidential assistance to
businesses to meet or exceed regulatory requirements. www.energizemontana.com
JCCS (Junkermier.Clark.Campenella.Stevens.PC) – is one of
Montana's largest and fastest growing full-service public accounting and
business consulting firms. With more than 60 years of practice, JCCS is able to
provide the knowledge and expertise necessary to help each individual or business
client succeed in today's competitive environment. Our Number One Priority is
you -- the Client – we can help with tax planning and preparation, accounting
and audit services, monthly bookkeeping/ payroll services, business development
services & valuations, computer advisory services, employee benefit plan
administration, estate planning & much more. www.jccscpa.com
Port of Montana -- Your
one-stop source for transload shipping and intermodal logistics services,
through Montana by rail and truck. Whether
an import, export, or domestic move, we can arrange the door-to-door delivery
and advise you on documentation, loading configurations and equipment
requirements, and any combination of carriers needed to ensure the most
economical transit time. We are
strategically located at the only rail interline of the BNSF and Union Pacific
Railroads in Montana, and the intersection of two major interstates: I-15
North-South and I-90 East-West. The Port’s Intermodal Hub is ideally positioned to serve all shippers through the Montana
corridor.
Since
1904, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has been a leading voice in strengthening
our community and the business climate in order to make Kalispell and the
Flathead Valley an ideal location to live and work. The Chamber consists of 700
businesses and organizations employing over half of the
workforce in Flathead County. The Chamber enhances and leverages the
talents and resources of its members to improve economic opportunities and serves as an advocate for its broad and diverse member businesses, creating a
climate of growth and success. Connecting members to important
community issues.
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