Big Sky Economic Development
The Banner for EDA & EDC
Big Sky Economic Development Authority [EDA], the public agency, evolved from the Montana TradePort Authority, launched in 1989, by the Yellowstone County Board of Commissioners. Big Sky Economic Development Corporation [EDC], the private business side, was started in 2002. EDC has 100 member investor companies involved in recruitment, retention, legislative issues and finance.
SERVICES & DEPARTMENTS
- Finance & Tax Incentives
Big Sky EDC offers both long-term fixed rate SBA 504 loan packages that typically require 10% owner equity, and revolving loan gap financing. Ask about Tax Incentive programs. - Business Recruitment
Big Sky EDC promotes Yellowstone County to industry sectors including medical, technology, energy, and manufacturing. - Business Retention - BEAR
Business Expansion And Retention helps match businesses with volunteers, who are professionals in their field, to identify challenges and solutions. It is free and confidential. - Business Services - Small Business Development Center
offers confidential one-on-one financial, operations and planning consulting to startup and established businesses at no cost. - Community Development
seeks funding on behalf of county agencies and nonprofit organizations, administers grants and facilitates projects. Free grant training offered. - Member Investors Program
The Big Sky EDC has over 110 member investors committed to the economic growth and development of our community. The business sector is critical in influencing government economic policies and attracting new business. - MT Procurement Technical Assistance Center
helps with the process between government agencies and MT companies that want to sell products and services to government. - MT Manufacturing Extension Center
is a statewide manufacturing outreach and assistance center staffed by engineers with extensive experience in manufacturing.