SHOP MONTANA Made - in - Montana A program for artisans and crafters in the State of Montana
Montana is legendary for its natural beauty ; spectacular landscapes , and expansive , open skies . The splendor of the state is reflected in the products made and grown here from fine arts , crafts , foods , agricultural and wood products to tools , machinery , software , and high-tech materials .
The Made in Montana Program is part of the International Trade & Relations Bureau in the Business Resources Division of the Montana Department of Commerce .
The program , which also includes Grown in Montana and Native American Made in Montana components , helps build recognition for products that are " authentically " Montana . That means they are grown , created , made , and / or enhanced in the state resulting in 50 % or more added-value . The program requires that individuals and businesses meet the program ' s value-added definition to utilize the trademarked image on their qualifying products .
There are over 1500 program participants producing Montana products today . Included are everyone from food and beverage producers to vehicle and machinery parts fabricators ; software and online management companies to log home builders ; fine artists to homey crafts makers ; canvas tent makers to emergency rescue blanket manufacturers ; and many more .
It is important to note that the Made in Montana program is not a certification program for companies but rather for their products . To be eligible , the person or company producing or growing the product must sign a " self-attest " form that states the product meets the Made in Montana product criteria .
The program provides a wide variety of full color logo products at low cost or no cost including stickers , hang-tags , posers , and window clings .
Billboards , targeted magazine and newspaper ads , and building murals are all placed in-state and outof-state to encourage buyers to choose Made in Montana products by looking for products with the label and searching the website .
The website directory provides members the opportunity to market their products close to home and worldwide . Listings include product descriptions , photos , contact information , and even a hyperlink to their own on-line store or website .
The Made-in-Montana Marketplace is a wholesale trade show produced by the City of Great Falls and is a premier marketplace for Montana buyers and sellers to meet . The Made in Montana program provides sponsorship in terms of consultation on financing . The show is normally held in the early spring . For more information go to Made in Montana Marketplace .
The program also provides matching funds up to $ 2,000 to qualified companies to allow them to attend wholesale trade shows outside of Montana , including international shows .
Use the comprehensive Products Directory to find authentic Montana goods .