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MCDC receives Treasury boost

July 2, 2009

Small Business LendingSmall businesses in Montana just got a significant boost.

On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the agencies that will receive business development money through its Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

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Missoula and Great Falls Business Development Organizations Working Together

to Get Loan Dollars to Small Businesses

May 6, 2009

Giant Springs Great Falls MontanaMCDC and Great Falls Development Authority partner to provide financing to Woman-owned Assisted Living Facility in Great Falls.




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SBA Programs Enhances Through American Recovery Act

April 24, 2009

sbca110As a result of the President signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on February 17, 2009, SBA has been assigned a key role in assisting with our nation’s economic recovery.


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MCDC scores Big Checks for Small Business

January 30, 2009

SBA CheckMCDC received loan commitments of $1,750,000 in government funding for loans to small business in Western Montana.

Despite the economic slowdown, Montana businesses still have resources for starting and growing their business.

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$40 Million tax credit allocation awarded to MCDC

October 20, 2008

$40 Million tax credit allocation awarded to MCDCThe U.S. Treasury Department awarded $40 million in New Markets Tax Credits to the Montana Community Development Corporation (MCDC) of Missoula at a ceremony today in Washington, D.C. MCDC will use the credits to provide innovative business and real estate financing in low-income census tracts throughout the state.

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Gluten Free Mama

October 1, 2008

Rachel Carlyle-Gautthier, Gluten Free MamaHey Mom, what’s for dinner? Answering this question can be especially tough for parents of a child with dietary restrictions. For Rachel Carlyle-Gautthier, the struggle to find gluten-free foods for her daughter turned into a successful business venture.

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Around the State Orange Dots Raise Awareness

June 10, 2008

Aimee McQuilkin, owner of Betty's Divine, has placed orange dots on her bags in support of the Missoula Community Development Corp., a nonprofit that helped her open the clothing store. "They're on every bag that goes out the door," said McQuilkin. "MCDC is an amazing resource. I would not be...


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Ghost Rails Inn

June 10, 2008

Ghost TrailsWhat railroad enthusiast could pass up the opportunity to room next to a phantom brakeman? Not many say Thom Garret and Grace Doyle, owners of the Ghost Rails Inn. Located in Alberton Montana, population 438, The Ghost rails Inn continues the tradition of a railroad rooming house.


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Innovative Harvesting Equipment in Woods Demo

June 17, 2008

Harvesting EquipmentJune 18, 2008, West Yellowstone MT MCDC's Smallwood Utilization Network co-sponsors a demonstration of innovative harvesting equipment in the woods at West Yellowstone. Learn and see how fuel reduction efforts can be turned into profitable timber business, using the latest innovative forest...