What does BSED mean in DEVELOPMENT

Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and enhance economic opportunities in Montana. We provide resources, technical assistance, guidance and other support services to local businesses, entrepreneurs, communities and investors. Our goal is to create a strong, vibrant economic environment for our state's residents and businesses.

BSED offers a variety of services designed for business development. These include consulting on business plans and financial statements; providing access to capital sources; offering loan programs and guidance towards securing financing; assisting with marketing plans; help with workforce development solutions; and more.

You can reach us by phone at 406-431-8749 or by email at [email protected]. You can also use our website contact form at www.bsed.org/contact-us/. We look forward to hearing from you!

Yes! Through its funding programs, BSED provides loans and financial assistance to qualifying applicants who are launching new business ventures or expanding existing ones in Montana. Details about these programs are available on the Funding page of our website www.bsed.org/funding/.

There are many ways that we accomplish this goal! A few examples include helping businesses secure needed financing; providing counseling to small business owners throughout the state; facilitating connections between investors and local entrepreneurs; supporting workforce development initiatives; fostering collaboration between communities across the region, and much more!

Absolutely! All entrepreneurs can seek advice from our team of experienced professionals who provide customized strategies tailored specifically for start-ups looking to grow their venture in Montana. Our Entrepreneurship Center offers numerous programs, tools, events, and networking opportunities for start-ups looking to begin or stay afloat in today’s economy. Please visit our website for more information at www.bsed.org/entrepreneurship/.

Yes - volunteering is an important part of what we do here at BSED! If you’re interested in getting involved with us as a volunteer, please visit the “Get Involved” section of our website www.bsed.org/get-involved/. Here you will find various volunteer opportunities that allow you to make an impact on the future of your community through economic growth support initiatives such as mentoring young entrepreneurs, helping organize workshops or events related to local businesses or gathering feedback about entrepreneurship experiences throughout the country.

At BSED we focus on attracting private investments which are vital for economic growth throughout Montana's communities including strategic investments from venture capitalists through public and private sources such as angel investors, crowdfunding platforms etc., as well as public sector resources such as federal tax credits or other incentives where applicable.