The Governor’s Office of Economic Development encourages Montana businesses to apply for the Inc. 5000 list by May 1, 2017.

Placement on the Inc. 5000 list increases business’ credibility with lenders, investors, and customers alike.

MEDA Members and partners can help this effort by promoting the Inc. 5000 list through your communication channels, encouraging qualifying businesses to apply, and helping qualifying businesses complete the application. The application process is simple and works best when Economic Developers are involved with the effort. Please help businesses in your region complete the application so Montana businesses are well-represented on the Inc.5000 list.

Contact Jenni Graff at Missoula Economic Partnership with questions about the application process or how to assist businesses to complete the application: [email protected] or 406-531-6430

Sample Announcement for MEDA Members and Partners newsletters:

Apply by May 1 to make the Inc. 5000 list

The Inc. 5000 list is one of the most prestigious awards in business and we would like to see more Montana businesses make the list. If your business meets the following criteria, we want to hear from you.

* Be privately-owned, based in the United States, independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company)

* Have started earning revenue by March 31st, 2013

* Had revenue no less than $100,000 in 2013

* Had revenue no less than $2,000,000 in 2016

* Revenue in 2016 exceeds revenue in 2013

If your business is eligible and you would like to apply for the Inc. 5000 list, please contact (your website or email address) and we will fill out the application for you.