Welcome to Jefferson Local Development Corporation

Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) is Jefferson County Montana’s lead community and economic development organization.  JLDC provides information, finance solutions and educational programs for business and community members.  JLDC works toward business creation, expansion, retention and relocation by leveraging business and government resources. 

Jefferson County is located in scenic southwest Montana and includes the communities of Whitehall, Boulder, Montana City, Clancy, Jefferson City, Basin, Cardwell and Elk Park.

JLDC is a private, non-profit, member-supported economic development organization.  Human resources for the JLDC are provided through a unique partnership with MSU Extension and Jefferson County.

Announcements

JLDC Members and Friends,

Each year JLDC selects businesses to honor as Jefferson County Business of the Year and Innovative Business of the Year.  It is time to seek nominations for these two awards.  Please take a minute to read the descriptions of the awards below and send us names of Jefferson County, Montana businesses that meet these descriptions.  Nominations will be reviewed by the Annual Meeting Committee of the Jefferson Local Development Corporation Board.  Winners will be honored at the annual dinner with a plaque.

Jefferson County Small Business of the Year

The Jefferson County Small Business of the Year is awarded to a Jefferson County business that has demonstrated a commitment to business excellence.  Winners of this award are recognized as a progressive business that has staying power, growth in the number of employees or is involved in their local community.  Last year, this award was presented to L & P Grocery of Boulder.  During a down economy, L & P constructed a much larger new store in downtown Boulder which significantly expanded grocery selection for local residents.  In addition, L & P brought a pharmacy back to Boulder by creating space for the Elkhorn Pharmacy in their new store. 

Jefferson County Innovative Small Business of the Year

The Jefferson County Innovative Small Business of the Year is awarded to a
Jefferson County business that is creating innovative or value-added products
or services or uses an innovative business model.  Businesses considered for
this award may be involved with value-added agriculture, manufacturing or
technology products or may have innovative programs or services including
internal programs within the company.  Last year, this award was presented to
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum of Jefferson City for their innovative partnership
with the Montana Shakespeare Company and the bustling series of special events
they have created that helped make Tizer Gardens one of the top tourist destinations
in the state.

Please take a minute to send us an email with names of Jefferson County, Montana
businesses that meet these descriptions.  We hope to see you at the annual dinner
in September.  Nominations will be accepted until the end of August, 2010.

Tara Mastel
JLDC Manager

 

JLDC Annual Meeting Invite

Please join us in celebrating the conclusion of JLDC's 12th full year of operation on
Thursday, September 9th, 2010, at the Community Center, 11 North Division Street
in Whitehall. Social time begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per
person with JLDC members receiving a reduced price or complimentary tickets
(depending on membership level) for a buffet featuring Baron of Beef and Pork.
JLDC board members, Mark Fries, Colleen Teeling and Sheila Hogan, will present
this year's updates. RSVP is required by September 2nd to the JLDC at 287-3282
or by email