Frequently Asked Questions

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE -- GENERAL

Questions:

  1. Is this the Chamber of Commerce?
  2. I'm looking for a piece of information, but can't find it! What do I do?
  3. What does Commerce do?
  4. Where are we located?
  5. What is our phone number?
  6. What divisions are there within the department?
  7. What is the difference between a division and a program?
  8. Contractors: How do I get registered to work in MT?

Answers:

  1. Is this the Chamber of Commerce?

    No, you can visit their web site, Chamber of Commerce. You can read more about the objectives of the Department of Commerce in the Mission Statement.

  2. I'm looking for a piece of information, but can't find it! What do I do?

    Use Contact Us to contact each Division in the department.

  3. What does Commerce do?

    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.

  4. Where are we located?

    301 S Park Ave.
    Helena, MT 59601

  5. What is our phone number?

    (406) 841-2700

  6. What divisions are there within the department?

    Department of Commerce Divisions:
    Board of Investments
    Business Resources Division
    CEIC
    Community Development Division
    Facility Finance Authority
    Housing Division
    Montana Promotions Division
    Montana Heritage Commission
    Energy Infrastructure Promotion & Development Division

  7. What is the difference between a division and a program?

    A program is within a division.

  8. Contractors: How do I get registered to work in MT?

    Department of Labor and Industry

    Secretary of State