MCDC has helped hundreds of Montana entrepreneurs to realize success.
Bozeman grocer recieves help through the Federal New Markets Tax Credit Program September 23, 2009 MCDC’s second New Markets Tax Project will bring a much needed grocery store to Bozeman’s Southside. Town & Country Foods Inc. is opening its second grocery store in a renovated movie theater using innovative and energy efficient building practices. The new store will offer low-cost organic and local foods. It will create 60 full-time jobs with excellent benefits including employee ownership options.
Missoula Batting Cages August 21, 2009 Baseball is at the heart of summer pastimes for American families across the country. Mike and Trina Dimmitt are keeping this pastime alive in Missoula by making their passion for baseball a family business.
Mismo Gymnastics August 15, 2009 Kelley Durbin opened Mismo Gymnastics in 2001 driven by a life-long love of gymnastics and a passion for coaching children. Mismo grew rapidly in popularity providing an exciting new athletic opportunity to hundreds of Missoula’s youth. But even with the growing numbers of students anxious to learn to flip and tumble, Mismo faced financial challenges.
Downtown Missoula gets New Building with New Markets Tax Credit Financing July 15, 2009 MCDC uses its New Markets Tax Credit Award to help revitilize downtown Missoula with a beautiful new LEED certified building for the downtown, providing employment opportunities and below-market rents for Missoula businesses.
Sapphire Assisted Living June 6, 2009 Robin Fleek of Great Falls was ready to expand her assisted living business. She opened Sapphire Inc. in 2001 founded on her dedication to provide a “home with assistance” in a cozy Victorian-style house. The attractive location and exceptional care kept Sapphire full to capacity with a growing waiting list since the doors opened.
Gluten Free Mama October 1, 2008 Hey Mom, what’s for dinner? Answering this question can be especially tough for parents of a child with dietary restrictions. For Rachel Carlyle-Gautthier, the struggle to find gluten-free foods for her daughter turned into a successful business venture.
Ghost Rails Inn June 12, 2008 What railroad enthusiast could pass up the opportunity to room next to a phantom brakeman? Not many, say Thom Garret and Grace Doyle, owners of the Ghost Rails Inn. Located in Alberton Montana, pop... www.ghostrailsinn.com
Betty's Divine: A Missoula Success Story June 10, 2008 Like other recent UM grads, Aimee McQuilken longed to keep her young family in Missoula but questioned the City's economic and career potential. Aimee's experience on Missoula's retail scene convinced...
Cleaning Up in Rural Montana June 10, 2008 Small towns need big supporters. Thompson Falls, Montana, population 1350, has John and Barbara Mosher. The Moshers own the local Subway Sandwich shop and Mosher Transport which provides busing serv...
Toddletime Childcare, Glendive, MT June 7, 2008 Despite a general population exodus from eastern Montana towns, Glendive, population 4729, has gained population due to a bit of an oil boom. Recognizing the need for more childcare opportunities in...
Making Music in Missoula: Childbloom Guitar Program June 7, 2008 Supporting oneself as an artist doesn't come easy. But Nathan Zavalney of the Childbloom Guitar Program does that and more. Although guitar has been a central component of this country's musical his... www.childbloom.com
North Slope Sustainable Wood March 23, 2007 A high-end women's store near Portland OR became a Montana small-wood showcase in Jan., 2006, when a new Eileen Fisher store installed a sustainable larch floor. North Slope Sustainable Wood manufact...
MCDC Success Story: Advantage Academic Academy January 8, 2007 Advantage Academic Academy (AAA) is a pre-school and childcare facility located in St. Ignatius, MT. After years of teaching in the Seattle, WA area, Genevieve King, owner of AAA, returned to her home...
Trapper Creek Winery May 25, 2006 Ken and Lisa Schultz are winemakers at heart. As co-founders and chief winemakers at Painted Rocks Winery, the Schultzes helped develop and market a popular line of Montana-made wines. After leaving t...
