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Marissa Perry, Communications Director, Governor’s Office, (406) 444-4514
Emilie Ritter Saunders, Communications Director, Department of Commerce, (406) 841-2557
Governor Bullock Signs Bill to Support Business Growth and Entrepreneurship
Reauthorization of business development tools to help small businesses expand footprint and support jobs
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today signed into law House Bill 52, one of his priority pieces of legislation which reauthorizes a set of tools that support business growth and entrepreneurship.
“The success of Montana’s economy over recent years is not by accident, it’s because of forward-looking policies that support the growth and development of our small businesses and entrepreneurs in every corner of the state,” Governor Bullock said. “The bipartisan reauthorization of these tools will strengthen this legacy for our small businesses and for our economy in the long-term.”
Since Governor Bullock’s time in office, the economic development tools reauthorized in HB 52 have leveraged assets of $667.5 million, have helped more than 15,000 small businesses expand their footprint, and have supported more than 12,000 jobs. The economic development tools were originally signed into law by Governor Marc Racicot in 2000 and renewed in 2009. The signing of HB 52 prevents the programs from sunsetting on July 1, 2019.
“It’s only appropriate that a bill to continue successful investments in small business growth and good-paying jobs across the state will be signed into law during Economic Development Week,” said Rep. Jim Keane (D-Butte), sponsor of HB 52. “This will allow us to utilize coal revenue for the next 8 years to ensure that Montana's economic development continues long into the future.”
The suite of eight tools reauthorized by HB 52 include technical assistance and grant programs housed at the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce:
Small Business Development Centers
Cooperative Development Centers
Certified Regional Development Corporations
Growth Through Agriculture
Export Trade
Small Business Research
Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at MSU
Food & Agricultural Development Centers
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Schedule of Events May 8th - 10th
MAY 8TH | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES & TRAINING
4 – 5: 30 pm | Meet the Butte Economic Development Team |Northwestern Energy - 11 E. Park | An opportunity to meet the Economic Development Team from Butte-Silver Bow City, Butte Local Development Corporation, Butte Chamber of Commerce, Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, Port of Montana, and Montana Connections Business Development Park. Open to the public.
MAY 9TH | WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING
Sponsored by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry & Butte Job Service
8:30am – 11:30pm | 406 Workforce: Workplace Success Skills (Session 1) |Copper King Hotel Ballroom | This highly interactive, custom training will provide you with tools and tricks to excel at your current job or to build the career of your dreams. Learn skills like conflict resolution, professionalism, critical thinking and workplace strategies to position yourself for success in any employment you choose. Understand why these skills can make or break your interactions and work results.
12 pm – 1 pm | Employer Lunch Reception |Butte Job Service (2201 White Blvd, Butte) | The Butte Job Service will be providing a lunch reception to employers and will discuss current programs and assistance the job service offers to employers. They will provide information on how their organization can help prepare workforce in their efforts in applying to your organization, through training, education, resources, and tools. Job Service Workforce Consultants provide a full array of job posting and placement services; up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations; recruiting, retention, and training assistance (such asIncumbent Worker Training,Registered Apprenticeship, andWorkforce Training); information about employment laws and employment discrimination; tax and hiring incentives; and more.
1:30pm – 4:30pm | 406 Workforce: Workplace Success Skills (Session 2) |Copper King Hotel Ballroom | This highly interactive, custom training will provide you with tools and tricks to excel at your current job or to build the career of your dreams. Learn skills like conflict resolution, professionalism, critical thinking and workplace strategies to position yourself for success in any employment you choose. Understand why these skills can make or break your interactions and work results.
11 am – 6 pm | Workforce Resource Lounge (Sponsored by the Butte Job Service) |Copper King Breakout Room 1 | An opportunity to work on resumes, mock interviews, and connect with other resources that may help job seekers amplify their interactions the following day at the Workforce Fair. Resources may be limited at the Copper King, but their full array of resources will also be available from 7am-5pm at the Butte Job Service located at 2201 White Blvd in Butte.
Sponsored by the Butte Local Development Corporation & Career Futures
11am-6pm | Workforce Fair |Copper King Hotel Ballroom | The Workforce Fair will bring together employers, job seekers, and other resources to help connect our workforce to the right individuals and organizations. We will be joined byFCR in one of the Copper Breakout Rooms, where they will be conducting on-site pre-screening interviews, presentations, and providing on-site assessments for one of over 300 jobs they need to fill in their Butte location.
11 am – 6 pm | Workforce Resource Lounge (Sponsored by the Career Futures) |Copper King Lobby | An opportunity to work on resumes, mock interviews, and connect with other resources that may help job seekers amplify their interactions at the Workforce Fair will be offered at the Copper King with Career Futures.
6 pm – 8 pm | Workforce Fair Reception |Copper King Hotel Ballroom | A networking reception will immediately follow the Workforce Fair at 6 pm. There will be color-coordinated badges to identify employers, attendees who are seeking employment, and resources/supporters during this facilitated reception. Appetizers will be provided, as well as a cash bar. Professional dress attire is recommended.
For more information, sponsorship, Workforce Fair booth opportunities, or any other questions, please email Cassandra at csunell@bldc.net or call 406-723-4349.
Refreshments will be provided and the event is open to the public.
This highly interactive, custom training will provide you with tools and tricks to excel at your current job or to build the career of your dreams. Learn skills like conflict resolution, professionalism, critical thinking and workplace strategies to position yourself for success in any employment you choose. Understand why these skills can make or break your interactions and work results.
Topics will include:
Self-Presentation
Communicating Your Value
Understanding Customer Needs
Conflict Resolution
Representing Yourself, Your Organization, and Your Community
Mutual Success with Your Employer
Team Building
This training will be presented by 406 Workforce and is being brought to you by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Register for one of two trainings at 8:30-11:30am or 1:30-4:30pm at: http://bit.ly/WRTButte
May 9th
Copper King Hotel
4655 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana
Check-in will begin 30 minutes prior to each session.
For any questions call or email Cassandra at 406-496-3174 or csunell@bldc.net
As a part of the Butte. Elevated. Economic Development Week, the Job Service of Butte will be providing a lunch reception to employers and will discuss current programs and assistance the job service offers to employers. They will provide information on how their organization can help prepare workforce in their efforts in applying to your organization, through training, education, resources, and tools.
Job Service Workforce Consultants provide a full array of job posting and placement services; up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations; recruiting, retention, and training assistance (such as Incumbent Worker Training, Registered Apprenticeship, and Workforce Training); information about employment laws and employment discrimination; tax and hiring incentives; and more.
May 9th
12 pm – 1 pm
Butte Job Service (2201 White Blvd, Butte)
Those in the job market will want to take note of a lineup of events two of Butte’s economic development-organizations are hosting this week.
The events are in conjunction with National Economic Development Week, a nationwide campaign similar to National Infrastructure Week, and will include training, professional development and networking events for job seekers, employers, and budding entrepreneurs.
Most notable will be a Friday job fair featuring companies from the Butte-Silver Bow area, including Mining City’s newest major employer, FCR call center, whose representatives will be presenting information on available positions. They’ll also be an opportunity to sit down for a pre-screening interview.
The Workforce Fair will bring together employers, job seekers, and other resources to help connect our workforce to the right individuals and organizations. We will be joined by FCR in one of the Copper Breakout Rooms, where they will be conducting on-site pre-screening interviews, presentations, and providing on-site assessments for one of over 300 jobs they need to fill in their Butte location.
An opportunity to work on resumes, mock interviews, and connect with other resources that may help job seekers amplify their interactions at the Workforce Fair or future employers will be offered at the Copper King from 11-6pm by the Butte Job Service on May 9th or 11-6pm on May 10th by Career Futures.
Women-Owned Business Trolley Tour with the Butte Chamber of Commerce
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