Learn more about relocating or expanding to MontanaMontana business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of MT communities |
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Montana Business Data*  Population: 974,989 Total Labor Force: 508,400 Unemployment Rate: 5.5% Number of Manufacturers: 1,819 Manufacturing Jobs: 25,744
Right to Work: No
Unemp. Ins. Tax: 0.826.12%
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Corporate Income Tax:
9.5% Sales Tax:
0% Property Tax:
Most property is appraised by Department of
Revenue employees in regional offices. Local
governments determine the mill levy requirements
for each taxing jurisdiction. Property tax
abatements include: New industrial property;
pollution control equipment, gasahol producing
equipment; electrolytic reduction facilities;
property devoted to research and development;
new or expanding industries; expanding valueadded
machinery and equipment. Exemptions
include: Intagible personal property; business
inventories; machinery and equipment used for
the production of ethanol from grain; business
equipment with an aggregate market value of
less than $20,000; industrial parks. Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 15% Lumber and wood products 11% Printing and publishing 10% Food and kindred products 9% Industrial machinery and equipment 7% Stone, clay and glass products Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Stillwater Mining Co. (Nye) - 850
Applied Materials (Kalispell) - 550 Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. (Kalispell) - 450 Easter Seals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc., Outsources U (Great Falls) - 383 Western Energy Co. (Colstrip) - 380 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Yellowstone - 6,915 Gallatin - 4,072 Missoula - 3,625 Flathead - 3,615 Cascade - 2,524 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Billings - 6,226 Missoula - 3,376 Kalispell - 2,556 Bozeman - 2,441 Great Falls - 2,333 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
Montana Board of Investments Business Finance Programs
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Workforce Training Grant Program Microbusiness Development Centers Montana Small Business Credit Initiative (MT SSBCI) Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology (MBRCT) Investment Programs Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program (MSMFP) Montana Facility Finance Authority Municipal Bond Program One-Stop Business Licensing Alternative Energy Producers Tax Credit Alternative Fuel Conservation Tax Credit Biodiesel Blending and Storage Tax Credit Capital Gains and Dividends from Small Business Investment Company Tax Exemption Contractor's Gross Receipts Tax Credit Credit for Increasing Research Activities Empowerment Zone Tax Credit Infrastructure Users Fee Tax Credit Mineral and Coal Exploration Incentive Tax Credit New/Expanded Industry Tax Credit Tax Increment Financing Montana Board of Investments Loan and Investment Programs |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Montana Governor's Office of Economic Development
This office serves to advise the Governor on policy issues related to economic development, serving as the state's primary economic liasion. It can assist companies in the process of starting, expanding, locating or even closing a business.
P.O. Box 200801, Helena, MT 59620 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 444-5634
www.business.mt.gov
Big Sky Economic Development Authority
The Authority's goal is to foster economic development and assist businesses in creating and retaining jobs.
222 North 32nd Street, Suite 200, Billings, MT 59101 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 256-6871
www.bigskyeda-edc.org
Billings Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is ready to assist at any point in the process of starting, expanding, or relocating a business. Their site provides access to the finance programs available from the State, and the necessary contacts to attain the proper permits and licenses.
815 South 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 245-4111
www.billingschamber.com
Choteau Chamber Of Commerce
The Choteau Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the commercial, industrial & civic interests of the members. The chamber will work to promote the area, will work to foster communications among its members, will cultivate a spirit of cooperation within the community by maintaining effective communications with the governmental entities & will encourage integrity & responsibility in the business community.
P.O. Box 897, Choteau, MT 59422 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 466-5316
www.choteaumontana.us
Garfield County Chamber Of Commerce & Agriculture
Our area is known for its beautiful venues, hardworking ranches, large game, amazing people and old-fashioned grit. This is a place where people still know their neighbors and, more importantly, still care about them.
P.O. Box 370, Jordan, MT 59337 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 557-6158
www.garfieldcounty.com
Montana West Economic Development
Montana West Economic Development serves the Flathead Valley/Glacier Park Region in Northwestern Montana. It is a private, non-profit organization working in conjunction with Flathead County to promote economic diversity, job growth and healthy businesses.
314 Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901 (Map & Aerial View)
(406) 257-7711
www.dobusinessinmontana.com
Montana Industrial News:
Industrial Directory Reports Montana Manufacturing Jobs Increased 2.3% Over Past Year (9/17/2012)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana's Manufacturing Employment Remained Steady Over Past Year (9/6/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana's Manufacturing Jobs Declined 5.6% (8/21/2009)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana Manufacturing Employment Steady (8/26/2008)
Montana Manufacturers' Directory Reports Industrial Employment Up Despite Plant Losses (8/28/2006)
Montana Manufacturing Gains Jobs, Plants (1/24/2006)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana Manufacturing Jobs Increased 2.3% Over Past Year (9/17/2012)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana's Manufacturing Employment Remained Steady Over Past Year (9/6/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana's Manufacturing Jobs Declined 5.6% (8/21/2009)
Industrial Directory Reports Montana Manufacturing Employment Steady (8/26/2008)
Montana Manufacturers' Directory Reports Industrial Employment Up Despite Plant Losses (8/28/2006)
Montana Manufacturing Gains Jobs, Plants (1/24/2006)
Looking to reach Montana manufacturers? Access the Montana Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/25/2013.
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