Made in Montana Monthly August 2019 Our logo is a badge of honor for artisans, growers, manufacturers and craftspeople working for something bigger than the bottom line

Five Ways to Protect Your Original Work 

As producers you may wonder if you need to copyright or trademark your products, branding or logos. Here’s the good news: you already own any original work you create. Copyright and trademark exist to protect an artist’s original work and gives the artists authority to allow others to use or reproduce their work.

What about using another's original ideas to inspire your own work? See more on the blog.

2020 Tradeshow  Mark your calendars! The 2020 Tradeshow will take place March 13 and 14 in Helena, Montana. We will begin accepting exhibitor applications to the 2020 Tradeshow at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15.   Wholesale Buyer registration will open in December. Stay tuned for updates.

Fall Taste our Place We just returned from Taste our Place outreach with our tourism partners Visit Billings and Visit Southeast Montana. See our Facebook and Instagram for more on these visits. If you'd like to be part of the Taste our Place program, reach out to us at 841.2757 or madeinmontana@mt.gov.  We can't wait to work with you!

Upcoming Opportunities

Montana MADE Fairs

HandMADE Montana organizes events (MADE fairs & workshops), provide resources to artists, and encourage growth and support in our community efforts. 

Montana MADE Fairs are great options for Made in Montana businesses looking to sell more direct to consumer. Visit their website for more information on upcoming markets and holiday shows.

Billings Market

Founded in 1942, the Billings Market Association has provided 77 years of service to the retail industry.  Twice each year the Billings Market Association provides qualified buyers from retail establishments a priceless opportunity to personally work with representatives of wholesale companies to restock their businesses with everything from internationally famous labels to unique treasures handcrafted in the Western States.

Learn more about their twice yearly wholesale show here.

We want to tell your story! 

You've chosen to live and work differently. You have something special to offer. We know most of you but not all, so we invite you to send a short email (500 words) with no more than 5 pictures that tell your story for your chance to be featured on our social media pages. Send all stories to  madeinmontana@mt.gov