Montana trade show assistance

Are you planning on exhibiting at any U.S. trade shows outside Montana between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020?  If so, we have grant funds available to reimburse you for up to $3,000 of your expenses!

Our trade show assistance program can help you with out-of-state market expansion by exhibiting at U.S. trade shows.  You can apply for these funds to get a 50% reimbursement, up to $3,000 for:

• Exhibit space fees and registration
• Booth rental
• Display elements (booth rental, graphics, banners, signs, racks, decorations, lighting)
• Booth furnishings (table, chairs)
• Shipping and storage (drayage, freight, exhibit storage)
• Show services (set-up and tear down, utilities, card reader, security)
• Trade show literature (brochures, sales sheets, business cards, etc.)
• Travel expenses (hotel and airfare)

For how many shows can I apply?

We can fund 1 per year, as long as you have not exhibited at the show before. 

Don’t know which shows to consider? 

Let us know – we can help you with your out-of-state market expansion plans.  We have years of experience picking the right shows and preparing companies for successful exhibits. 

How do I apply?

The application process is simple and approval is fast.  Fill out the trade show assistance application and return it to us up to 15 days before you exhibit.  Once you return from the show, you then fill out a reimbursement request, provide receipts, and we send your reimbursement within 14 days. 

Because of the time it took to get our budget approved, we can accept applications for shows that have already happened from July 1, 2019 to today.

What about international shows?

If you are wondering if exporting is right for you or if you should exhibit at an international trade show, we can help.  We can help you look at your current operations and marketing strategy to make sure you’re ready, plus provide insights on the right international market for your products.  Statistics show that companies who export are more likely to grow and withstand domestic economic instability, and 90% of the world’s consumers are outside the USA.  With this grant and all of the resources available to you, now is the time to consider exporting!