BCDC is sponsoring a Grant Writing Workshop on Oct. 5 and 6th which is a Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. This will be a 6 - 7 hour class, split into two sessions. Food and beverage will be provided. The space to be used has yet to be determined but will definitely be in Townsend. Renee Bauer will be the instructor of this the class. Renee is currently with Family Promise of Greater Helena and has been actively writing and successfully receiving grants for years. There will be two workshops with the second's date TBD, probably in November. At least the first workshop will be sponsored by BCDC at a cost $1800. To help cover the cost of food and space, a charge of $35/participant will need to be prepaid to BCDC, PO box 698, Townsend, MT 59644 or you can drop off the $35 at the MSU Extension office in the Flynn Building at 416 Broadway. There will need to be a minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 participants for these classes. You may preregister for either class by calling 406-202-1050 or email John Hahn at hahnsupply@mt.net or bcdc@mt.net but we will need to receive the $35 before the class start date. First come first serve.
Townsend "Show and Shine" Car Show on October 2, 2022
The first Sunday in October is always the day of the Townsend Rotary "Show and Shine" Car show during the annual Fall Fest event. The Car Show is one of the largest in the state - last year over 300 entrants had their vehicles on display!
Join the fun at the Townsend Fall Fest event on Sept. 30, Oct 1 and Oct 2. Three days of music, vendors, food and one of the largest car shows in Montana. To see the Fall Fest 2000 Schedule click on Read More.
Our Mission is to Attract, retain and expand businesses in Broadwater County and support infrastructure and beautification efforts. Protect and maintain our heritage.
The BCDC Meetings are open to the public. Join us at our monthly meeting held the 3rd Thursday of every month at The Lodge of Townsend.
BCDC Sponsoring a Grant Writing Workshop on Oct 5 and Oct 6
BCDC is sponsoring a Grant Writing Workshop on Oct. 5 and 6th which is a Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This will be a 6 – 7 hour class, split into two sessions. Food and beverage will be provided. The space to be used has yet to be determined but will definitely be in Townsend. Renee Bauer will be the instructor of this the class. Renee is currently with Family Promise of Greater Helena and has been actively writing and successfully receiving grants for years.
There will be two workshops with the second’s date TBD, probably in November. At least the first workshop will be sponsored by BCDC at a cost $1800. To help cover the cost of food and space, a charge of $35/participant will need to be prepaid to BCDC, PO box 698, Townsend, MT 59644 or you can drop off the $35 at the MSU Extension office in the Flynn Building at 416 Broadway. There will need to be a minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 participants for these classes. You may preregister for either class by calling 406-202-1050 or email John Hahn at hahnsupply@mt.net or bcdc@mt.net but we will need to receive the $35 before the class start date. First come first serve.
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Help Close the Digital Divide in Montana
An internet connection is crucial for residents of Montana for school, work and staying in touch with friends and family. As such, the Montana Department of Administration’s ConnectMT broadband effort is conducting research to increase broadband access and quality across the state. To meet the needs of as many Montana residents as possible, it is important that officials understand the experiences and opinions of both individuals and community groups.
They are asking residents of Montana, 18 years or older, to take the survey and tell them about your individual experiences and opinions on broadband access. The survey is being administered by Summit Consulting, LLC on behalf of ConnectMT.
The survey will ask about your internet download and upload speeds. Click on ConnectMT and scroll to the bottom of the page to take a speed test. The speed test will give your download and upload speeds. I did 3 tests and took the middle speed as being representative.
After doing the speed test click on The Survey to take the Montana State Department of Administration Survey.
The Citizens Action Group for the Silos Recreation Area has been working with the BOR and the people of Broadwater County and the surrounding region to develop a Master Plan for the Silos Recreation Area.
We are now accepting applications for the second class of Big Sky, Big Leadership in Broadwater County. If you are interested in getting more involved in the community or would like to advance your leadership skills than this program is for you!
Big Sky, Big Leadership is a statewide community leadership initiative developed by MSU Extension and offered at the county level. It seeks to address the need for leaders in rural communities and help participants develop skills, increase understanding of local community dynamics, and improve community awareness of local issues.
program starts in September and runs monthly through May for a total of nine sessions. The first program is Friday, September 16th. After September, it takes place on the first Friday of the month. Each session runs from approximately 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Each session includes leadership skill development and a community experience. Leadership topics include communication, conflict management, personality styles, generational differences, leadership styles, effective meetings and facilitation skills. The purpose of the community experience is to provide participates with the opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of local community resources and issues. Each session provides either an on-site visit or a guest speaker or panel to present critical information on a topic. Proposed experiences include agriculture, local government, county growth, education, manufacturing and natural resources. Another unique feature of this program is that, over the course of the program, the group meets throughout the county including Wheatland, Toston, Radersburg and Winston.
The cost of the program is $150 which includes lunch at every session. Application deadline is September 1st. Scholarships are available. More information on the program is attached.
We have a few available business/office spaces available for rent or sale. We also have a few business owners looking to retire from successful/thriving established businesses. Does Townsend fit into your next business decision? Browse our website; see what our area has to offer, visit with our realtors & property managers. Make Townsend your next move. For more information contact bcdc@mt.net
“It’s Time” to come home to Montana
Are you ready for a simpler way of life – a less corporate lifestyle? Take a look at what our area has to offer.
Thank You for visiting our web site. This site is owned & maintained by Broadwater County Development Corporation. If you own a business in Broadwater County please check your listing for errors, if you are not listed & would like to be, please send us your information. If you find any errors or broken links etc. please notify BCDC. You may contact BCDC with your information at bcdc@mt.net
