RAVALLI COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Julie Foster
Julie has been the Economic Development Authority, Executive Director in Ravalli County since December of 2005. Julie has been a technical assistant for cooperative development with the Montana Cooperative Development Center since April of 2004. Julie is a 21 year veteran of small entrepreneurial Montana business. She is the founder and Director of Montana Jobs Newtork (MJN) and Come Home Montana. Professional and personal interests include technology, innovative economic development, cooking and outdoor recreation with friends and family. I hope to continue learning from friends old and new; to turn ideas and knowledge into action whenever possible, and cultivate an environment for entrepreneurship that can flourish in our Montana communities. I have a wonderful family, my best friend and husband Steve and a Jack Russell Terrier, Charlie. 274 Old Corvallis Road Suite A Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-9416 – office (406) 363-2402 – fax Julie Foster Call the RCEDA Office at 406.375.9416 or email RCEDA General Information for additional information
Homepage: http://www.rceda.org
Posts by Julie Foster
Montana Women’s Business Center | Sub Center Grand Opening
Jan 12th
The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold a Grand Opening of the new Montana Women’s Business Center Sub Center office on Thursday, January 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments and good networking will be provided. This program provides resources for RCEDA to continue and expand individual counseling to business women (but is available to all businesses). The program includes the monthly Women’s Network Entrepreneurial Training (WNET). Brown bag lunch WNET begins at the REC on February 23rd. Each lunch session includes an hour of professional development with a content expert followed by a 30 minute networking session. Please More >
Food Entrepreneur Opportunity
Jan 12th
A new Food Network series is looking for FOOD ENTREPRENEURS. Specifically, people who have left their previous career to start a new restaurant (or similar business). Must have little-to-no prior professional culinary experience. Must be planning to open a brick-and-mortar space where there will be walk-in customers (restaurant, bakery, sandwich shop, etc.). Must be aiming to open between now and autumn 2012.
Those chosen will receive culinary & business coaching from Bobby Flay (a chef, restaurateur, and fixture on the Food Network) as well as invaluable national publicity. Those interested that fit the guidelines please email the following: Outline your timeline, More >
Winter 2012 Business Planning Classes
Jan 12th
Business Classes for Small Business Owners, Managers, and Entrepreneurs! Get the basics of running and managing a successful business by attending Building Bitterroot Business classes offered by the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) the Bitterroot College Program of the University of Montana (BCP) and the Bitterroot Job Service.
Chic Boutique gets Micro Loan
Oct 31st
Jeannine Cramer had a dream to open a resale clothing store featuring quality name brand clothing and childrens sports equipment. With the help of a micro loan from RCEDA, Jeanine will be opening Chic Boutique on Monday, October 31st just across the street from the Post Office on 4th Street in Hamilton. Resale or “used” clothing stores are becoming quite popular and this market is becoming very competitive. We are betting on Jeannine because of her business plan, customer and business connections, and her drive and determination. We are confident that Chic Boutique will be a successful addition to downtown More >
Harvest Moon Bakery Opens in Corvallis
Oct 17th
Harvest Moon Bakery opened its doors on September 27th to an enthusiastic response from the community. Harvest Moon got a Micro Loan from the RCEDA for start-up.
Eileen and Dave Roiter have been very pleased with the response to their new retail bakery right next to the high school in downtown Corvallis. Things were selling out quickly, but don’t worry they are making more. “We pride ourselves on making everything from scratch” says Eileen, with a selection that includes deserts and pastries, artisan breads and specialty cakes. Dave’s desserts are already well know around the valley, having been very popular More >
Opportunity – RFP For RML Coffee Concession
Oct 3rd
Attached is the Request for Proposals to provide a coffee/concession type service (kitchen plan) at Rocky Mountain Laboratories. Complete proposals are due to RML by 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2011. Any proposals received after that will not be considered. Proposals may be hand delivered, emailed, mailed or delivered by courier. Confidentiality of unsealed proposals cannot be assured. Please send any questions you may have to me in writing at the following email address: kschmitt@niaid.nih.gov. All questions and responses will be shared to all competitors in writing.
Is There A Child Care Services Gap in the Bitterroot?
Oct 3rd
Several Bitterroot Valley employers have been hearing from employees that there are gaps in child care services available in the Valley.
Please take five minutes and click on the survey below and help us identify issues and give us your comments and ideas. This survey will be used to determine if there are gaps in services and what they are. With enough responses, this information will be used to formulate possible solutions and improvements.
Thanks so much for your time!!
How to protect your company and avoid termination complications
Sep 29th
The Bitterroot Job Service Employers’ Council (JSEC) presents: Termination “Mechanics”. How to protect your company and avoid termination complications. For complete information view the PDF.
Learn:
- What to do to protect your business and reduce fraudulent Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims against you. What employers can do to guarantee a fair determination and reduce the risk of going to a hearing. How to prepare for a UI hearing. The definition of misconduct and why documentation is important. How coaching and corrective action can redirect unproductive employee behavior. How employment policies help you and which ones are necessary to protect your business. How the More >
Support the Town of Stevensville Waste Water Improvement Application
Sep 29th
If you would like to add your voice to support the Stevensville waste water project that will provide municpal sewer service to area businesses and help retain good paying jobs in the Town and Ravalli County please send an email or a letter to Julie@rceda.org. Please contact Senator’s Baucus, Tester, and Congressman Rehberg as well. Ask them to support the Town of Stevensville’s infrastructure application to the U.S. DOC / EDA and to the Montana Department of Commerce!
Suggested Language:
On behalf of the “your organization” , I am writing to express strong support for the Economic Development Administration and Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant More >
Stevensville: Wild West Machine receives USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant
Sep 20th
Wild West Machine received a USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant for technical assistance, with the assistance of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA). The grant includes help with new technology and marketing. Wild West Machine products, including the popular GrainMaker®, are manufactured by Bitterroot Tool & Machine (BTM).Wild West Machine LLC is owned by Bonnie Jones which has a business to business relationship with BTM. Both companies provide good paying jobs in Ravalli County.
The GrainMaker® is a quality, hand-operated grain mill designed to make quick work of grinding grains of all types. The GrainMaker® is the size of a More >
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