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.