Department Description

The Department of Commerce strives to enhance the economic prosperity for all Montanans. The Department works with our customers (economic and community development organizations, businesses, communities, governmental entities, elected officials, and the public) to diversify and expand the state’s economic base through business creation, expansion, and retention and improvement of our infrastructure, housing and facilities.

The Department is composed of nine major divisions as follows:

  • Business Resources Division
  • Community Development Division
  • Director's Office
  • Housing Division
  • Management Services Division
  • Montana Board of Investments
  • Montana Facility Finance Authority
  • Montana Heritage Commission
  • Montana Promotion Division

    • The Department is mandated in 2-15-18, MCA