Tag: Big Sky Economic Development
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EDA/EDC Board Welcomes New Members
Big Sky Economic Development has announced that two new members have joined the board of the Economic Development Authority Board of Directors and the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The EDA and EDC boards meet together to set policy and economic development strategy for the community. Joining the EDA Board of Directors is Kate…
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Tax Abatement Programs Encourage Business Capital Investments
Yellowstone County and Billings’ tax abatement programs encouraged $410.8 million of investment in the community in 2020, involving eleven different businesses, supporting $126.7 million in payrolls and granting $3.3 million in tax savings, reports Steve Simonson, Senior Project Manager for Big Sky Economic Development. Those totals include abatements granted to Phillips 66 and CHS. Simonson…
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Big Sky EDA to Receive Bank Foundation Community Grant
Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) will receive a $12,000 U.S. Bank Foundation Community Possible grant to be directed toward financial education for small businesses and workforce development initiatives. The U.S. Bank Foundation is committed to making Community Possible through the areas of Work, Home and Play to create lasting change. The foundation does this by…
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MEDA Announces 2020 Impact Winners
Each year the Montana Economic Developers Association recognizes economic development achievements through its 2020 MEDA Award Winners. There are two categories of awards: Impact Awards and the Anthony J. Preite Champion of Economic Development Award. Impact Awards recognize member organizations that demonstrate valuable and effective approaches to regional economic and community development. The Anthony J.…
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Space 2 Place, Opportunity to Enhance Community
Is there a corner in your neighborhood that needs sprucing up? A space along your street that could be more attractive and welcoming to the public? Do you have an idea about what is needed but just need some help in funding it? Then “Space 2 Place” is an opportunity for you or your organization.…
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Grant to Help Design Metra Park Border
Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) is applying for a CDBG Planning Grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to hire a professional consultant to create a concept play for the redevelopment of the MetraPark border with US Highway 87. A hearing date was set by the county commissioners last week to consider the application on…