Business Resources

Resources for Doing Business in Missoula

Missoula Job Service
539 S. 3rd St. W.
Missoula,  MT 59801
(406) 728-7060
www.employmissoula.com

Missoula Small  Business Development Center
229 E. Main St.
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-9234
www.mtcdc.org

Missoula Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
229 E. Main St.
Missoula,  MT 59802
(406) 728-9234
www.mtcdc.org

Montana Community Development Corporation
229 E. Main St.
Missoula,  MT 59802
(406) 728-9234
www.mtcdc.org

Montana World Trade Center
Gallagher Business Bldg #257
Missoula,  MT 59812
(406) 243-6982
www.mwtc.org

Missoula Economic Partnership
2501 Catlin St., Ste. 205
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 541-6461
www.missoulapartnership.com

Additional Sources of Employer Assistance

Better Business Bureau
Serving eastern Washington, north Idaho and Montana
152 S. Jefferson, Ste. 200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-4200 or (800) 356-1007
Fax requests to: (509) 838-1079
spokane.bbb.org

Bureau of Indian Affairs
316 N. 26th
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 247-7925

Federal  income Tax – US Internal Revenue Service
Like the state income  tax, the method of paying federal income  tax depends upon your legal form of business. The local federal tax office is located at:
2681 Palmer St. #2
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 728-9127

Governor’s Office of Economic Development
P.O. Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-5634
http://business.mt.gov

Montana Economic Developers Association
118 E. Seventh St., Ste. 2A
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-5259
www.medamembers.org

Montana Chamber  of Commerce
900 Gibbon St.
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-2405
www.montanachamber.com

Montana Contractors Association
1717 11th Ave.
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 442-4162
www.mtagc.org

Montana National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
491 S. Park Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-3797
www.nfib.com/montana

Montana Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-2034
http://sos.mt.gov

Native American Community Development Corporation
101 Pata St.
Browning, MT 59417
www.nacdc.org

Employee Considerations

Employee Insurance / Unemployment Insurance
Department of Labor & Industry
(406) 444-3783

Federal Withholding
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
(406) 728-9127

Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213

State Withholding
Montana Department of Revenue
1-866-859-2254

Worker’s Compensation Insurance
State Compensation Insurance Fund
1-888-682-7463

Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce Business Resources

The Missoula Chamber  of Commerce will be a leading catalyst in creating a cooperative and prosperous community, which inspires and motivates the majority of area businesses to invest their resources with the Chamber in helping build Missoula’s future.
825 E. Front St.
Missoula,  MT 59802
(406) 543-6623
www.missoulachamber.com

Business Community Development Committee
The Missoula Chamber  of Commerce mission is to preserve and advance the quality of life in Missoula by advocating for a healthy, responsible  and diverse business environment and by providing resources that help businesses succeed. This committee endeavors  to support regional economic development efforts by helping grow businesses that are essential to making our community a desirable place to live, work, play and learn.

Leadership Missoula and the Business Development Academy
Looking to improve your business and leadership skills?  The Missoula Chamber  of Commerce has options for your personal  and professional  growth.

If you’re looking to create a change in your business with a low time commitment, consider the Business Development Academy of Missoula (BDAM). This group meets once a month for 1.5 hours for 8 months, with a longer retreat at the beginning and end of the class. Learn about creating effective processes, managing time, team building, communicating well, creating fans and a number of other topics. Business Development Academy students will have the opportunity to utilize the strategies  they learn and report results back to their class. Use the Business Academy to create a Strategic Plan for your business or implement  meaningful change in your organization.

If you’re willing to make a larger commitment to personal, professional and community improvement, think about applying for Leadership Missoula (LM). Leadership Missoula is in it’s 30th year of educating Missoulians about their city, their personality  type and how to develop skills as a citizen, a professional  and a person. The class requires  a commitment of one day per month for 8 months, with a two-day retreat at the beginning and end of the class. Learn about the unique challenges that face Missoula, with sessions covering Natural  Resources, Arts & Culture,  Business & Economy, Government and Politics, Health  and Human Services and Education. A variety of speakers, presentations and leadership exercises are offered to enhance  interpersonal skills, professional  abilities and personal  knowledge. The Missoula Chamber  of Commerce believes that continuing education is imperative  to a healthy business community and we invite you contact us if you’re ready to take your skills to the next level.

Tools for Business Success
Launching  a new venture or growing an existing business can be an exciting but intimidating  task; good resources  can be hard to find! We hear the same questions  often: how do I apply for a business license? How do I increase my Google ranking? Is there funding available for my organization? What are the state-specific regulations for my industry? Answering these questions  used to entail reaching out to a variety of resources and spending valuable time on the phone and searching the Internet. Tools for Business Success, an online collection of resources  offered by the Missoula Area Chamber  of Commerce, provides the answers to these questions  and many more in a single location, with current  and relevant contact information for links to sites outside of Tools for Business Success (TBS). TBS will help you formulate a safety and disaster plan, connect you with local and federal government  bid requests, detail compliance regulations,  highlight up to date Human  Resource information and determine how best to begin a new venture. Get simple explanations on the effect keywords, SEO and page rankings can have on your business. Find tutorials  on branding, marketing  and advertising. Young entrepreneurs, find loan help and games to introduce yourself to business concepts and issues. For established  businesses, use the evaluation tools on TBS to determine a sustainable  path for growth. Conserve your energy and use Tools for Business Success; we hope your free time can be spent enjoying the people, places and events unique to Missoula. Hablamos  Español  en TBS!