The Montana CDC mission is to provide business financing that can transform the lives of individuals and strengthen community prosperity.

Our role is to foster a resilient economy that is built on the inherent strengths of the people and the place where we live. Since 1989, Montana CDC has served hundreds of entrepreneurs with loans, consulting and training. The businesses our clients create help sustain their local communities and provide jobs throughout Montana.

Montana CDC works with business owners, local development agencies and banks throughout Montana.  Montana CDC is an equal opportunity lender and employer.

Our work at Montana CDC is guided by these 7 values:

1. Access to economic resources is key to alleviating poverty in our state, and it gives people opportunity for success and dignity in their lives.
2. Our capital and services can spur community prosperity and resilience.
3. Effective community development must consider impacts on the natural environment.
4. We help level the playing field for motivated entrepreneurs.
5. Solid lending practices are good for Montana CDC and clients.
6. We think creatively in applying resources to help our clients.
7. We believe that success is built from mutual trust, respect and fun, and that by working together, we can accomplish more.

For profiles of Montana CDC at work, visit our success stories page.