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Location
301 S Park Ave
Helena MT 59601

Mailing Address
PO Box 200501
Helena MT 59620-0501

Phone/FAX
Phone: 406.841.2700
Fax: 406.841.2701

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	Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce through its employees, community partners, public outreach, and media contacts enhances economic prosperity in Montana; fosters community led diversification and sustainability of a growing economy; maintains and improves our infrastructure, housing and facilities; and promotes and enhances Montana’s positive national and international image.		Department Description Goals & Objectives Mission FAQ's Contact Us News Releases







	Director's Office
The Director's Office is the central management unit of the Department of Commerce. The office sets policy and offers problem-solving guidance to all divisions and programs.		Director's Office Administrative Rules Legal Services
	Business Resources Division
The Business Resources Division is comprised of a variety of programs aimed at improving, enhancing, and diversifying Montana's economic and business climate. Working closely with the private sector, our economic and community development partners, other department divisions, state agencies, and federal and private programs, the division provides resources that help to improve the economic base of Montana through business creation, expansion, and retention efforts.		Business Resources Division

		*Programs*
		Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Census & Economic Information Center Certified Regional Development Corporations Community Development Block Grant - ED Entrepreneur Montana Export Montana Finance Information Center Indian Country Economic Development Made In Montana Main Street MicroBusiness Finance Program Montana Technology Innovation Partnership Small Business Development Center Trade & International Relations Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development Workforce Training Grant Program
		*Boards*
		Board of Research and Commercialization Economic Development Advisory Council State Tribal Economic Development Commission Workforce Training Grant Review Committee
	Community Development Division
The Community Development Division works with federal, state, and local governments, and the private sector, in all areas of community development including public facilities planning and financing, community planning and growth management, subdivision regulation and zoning, housing development for low and moderate income families, neighborhood revitalization, needs assessment, and coal and hard rock mining mitigation, and project management.		Community Development Division
		*Programs*
		Community Development Block Grant Community Technical Assistance Program Treasure State Endowment Program


		*Boards*
		Coal Board Hard Rock Mining Impact Board

	Energy Promotion and Development Division
To promote and develop additional energy distribution capacity so that potential jobs become actual jobs and Montana's tax base is further enhanced for the benefit of its citizens.		Energy Promotion and Development





	Housing Division
To provide mechanisms which enable Montanans to own or rent decent, safe, and sanitary housing which is within their financial capability.		Housing Division

		*Programs*
		Multifamily Program Homeownership Program Section 8 Program HOME Program Consolidated Plan
		*Boards*
		Board of Housing
	Management Services Division
The Management Services Division provides internal support to all agency divisions, bureaus, and programs. Services provided by the Management Services Division include accounting and fiscal, budgeting and information systems, contracting and purchasing, human resources, payroll, and training.		Management Services Division Accounting & Fiscal Budget Information Human Resources Information Technology






	Montana Promotion Divisions
The Montana Promotion Division strives to strengthen Montana's economy through increased visitor travel, visitor expenditures, and the filming of motion pictures and commercials in the state.		Montana Promotion Division
		Programs

		Travel Montana Montana Film Office
		Boards
		Tourism Advisory Council
	Other Administratively Attached Boards & Commissions
Board Of Investments (BOI) - In addition to our investment responsibilities, one of the main goals of the Board is to provide creative solutions to financial issues facing new and expanding businesses in the state of Montana. To accomplish this goal, the Board administers a number of different loan programs that can be specifically tailored to meet an individual business's or local government's needs.		Board of Investments


		Programs
		In-State Investments INTERCAP Short-Term Investment Pool Unified Investment Program


Montana Facility Finance Authority (MFFA)- The purpose of the Authority is to assist health care and health care related facilities in containing future health care costs by offering debt financing or refinancing at low-cost, tax-exempt interest rates for buildings and capital equipment. These cost savings are shared with the health care consumer in the form of lower health facility fees. The legislature extended eligible facilities to include community pre-release centers.		Montana Facility Finance Authority
		Programs
		Direct Loan Program Equipment Revenue Note Program Master Loan Program Montana Capital Assistance Program Stand-Alone Bond Financings Trust Fund Loan Program

Montana Heritage Commission - In 1997, the 55th Montana Legislature established the Montana Heritage Preservation and Development Commission to acquire and manage historic properties for the State of Montana.		Montana Heritage Commission Virginia City/Nevada City Reeder's Alley Viriginia City Institute Frontier House Museum