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Montana has been recognized as one of the best states for launching a new business, with a record number of startups. Keith Hart from Big Sky Economic Development highlights the unique opportunities and support available for entrepreneurs in Yellowstone County. What do you think makes Montana such a great place for new businesses?
BILLINGS, MONT. – Montana has been recognized as one of the top states in the U.S. for starting a business, according to reports shared by Entrepreneur Media. The state has achieved one of the highest scores for the total number of new businesses.
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen noted that there was a record number of new businesses registered as of April.
Keith Hart, Director of Entrepreneurship at Big Sky Economic Developmentin Billings, shared insights on the growth. “So we’re roughly 22% of all of the business is starting in Montana, which I thought, a really interesting number. It’s about one per 48 people in Yellowstone …
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