How is Prospera Business Network funded?

Prospera Business Network is a membership organization. 60% of our funding comes from the generous support of our members. Members contribute at varying levels annually for a number of organizational benefits. Approximately 40% of our funding comes from state and federal assistance programs designed to aid organizations such as ours in the pursuit of economic development and sustainability. Other funding is obtained through Prospera Business Network's many workshops and events throughout the year as well as our administration of certain loan programs

How are you affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration?

Prospera Business Network is a private non-profit organization. We receive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration or SBA.

How are you affiliated with the area chambers of commerce?

Prospera Business Network works closely with local area chambers of commerce to facilitate trainings and events, present networking opportunities, provide economic research and data, and offer other area information and resources as desired by the public.

Who are your economic development partners?

Prospera Business Network works closely with other organizations to grow and expand the local economy and encourage a healthy business environment. This would not be possible without the critical relationships we have developed with our business and economic development partners:

• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Montana Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
• Montana State University
• Museum of the Rockies
• Montana Ambassadors
• Montana Manufacturing Center
• SCORE
• TechRanch
• TechLink
• Big Sky Economic Development Authority
• Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
• Area Chambers of Commerce
• Gallatin County and Park County Governments
• Area City and County Commissions
• Montana Department of Commerce
• Montana World Trade Center
• Montana Department of Agriculture
• Northern Rocky Mountain RC & D
• USDA / Rural Development
• Bozeman Job Service
• Area Banks
• Elected Representatives