Made in Montana Monthly November 2021 If it's produced in Montana, it's produced with pride.

Free Webinar hosted by Lee Enterprises of Montana in partnership with Amplified Digital

How to Earn Big with eCommerce

You'll learn about eCommerce trends, how to get started if new to selling online or how to amplify your brand if you already have a web store, tools to help promote your products online and how to take advantage of Amazon to help sell. This free webinar is being hosted exclusively for Made in Montana members and partners on 11/18. Each webinar is scheduled for one hour, with 45 minutes for the webinar and 15 minutes for Q&A. 

Two times available:

Thursday, November 18, 2021

11:00 AM Mountain Time 

Register in advance for this meeting: https://leeenterprises.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucO2pqzgvE90NNP-x_cOjQwGJd1mDOFwS [leeenterprises.zoom.us]  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thursday, November 18, 2021

3:00 PM Mountain Time

​Register in advance for this meeting: https://leeenterprises.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclfuqrqz8pE9d6UQsl4PWiaTBjslAo3P9g [leeenterprises.zoom.us]​  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Contact Todd Rickman, Amplified Digital and Recruitment Consultant.

Grant Alert - ARPA Agriculture Infrastructure Grant

The intent of the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is to advance Montana's agricultural industry through targeted investments in value-added agriculture projects across the state. Grants will assist with the development of innovative agricultural business improvements to keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry, create new jobs, and expand business opportunities.

An applicant may be eligible for an award if the proposal meets the goals of ARPA AIG and:

1) primarily adds value to Montana’s agricultural products,

2) has the prospects for commercial success given current personnel, experience and resources of the applicant,

3) has the prospects to create and/or retain jobs in Montana,

4) has the management structure to comply with ongoing reporting and monitoring activities.

Eligible costs under the ARPA AIG include, but are not limited to:

• Equipment
• Facilities Upgrades
• Consultant Services (professional, technical, operational)
• Advertising and Promotion
• Supplies and Materials

More information available here

Save the Date 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow - March 11 and 12 in Helena at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Tradeshow information for exhibitors and wholesale buyers is available on the Made in Montana Tradeshow webpage. Friday, March 11 is reserved for Wholesale Buyers and Saturday, March 12 is Public Showcase Day.

Membership Database Upgrade Exciting news!  The Made in Montana team is working hard this fall to upgrade the current Made in Montana membership database to a new, user friendly, system.  Starting in January, Made in Montana members will be able to log in to their listing, edit information, and update products and photos.   We are excited about this transition and the long-awaited change to the system that gives members control over their membership information and online directory listing.

Share your Made in Montana news!  We're always interested in hearing from you, our Made in Montana members.  If you have an exciting update to your business or product line we want to share your story.  Please email press releases, links to news stories, or quick updates to the Made in Montana team.

RESOURCES

• Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov
• Small Business Development Center: https://sbdc.mt.gov
• Montana Manufacturing Extension Center: https://www.montana.edu/mmec/
• Come Home Montana: https://www.comehomemontana.com/