Business Assistance Bureau

The suite of economic development programs operated by the Montana Departments of Commerce and Agriculture provide tools that form part of the backbone of a comprehensive economic development strategy in Montana. These programs strategically empower the small business owners and innovative entrepreneurs who drive Montana’s economy.

The suite of eight economic development programs reauthorized by the 2019 Montana Legislature through House Bill 52 provide tools that form part of the backbone of a comprehensive economic develop strategy in Montana. These programs strategically enable the small businesses and entrepreneurs who power Montana’s economy. First developed in 2000, reauthorized in 2009 and again in 2019, this proven set of business development programs is designed with intention to support each phase of growth.

The Office of Tourism and Business Development supports innovative industries to grow businesses across the state, which strengthens Montana’s economy and creates job opportunities for hard-working Montanans.