2008 Work Plan

E. Provide Technical Assistance, Counseling and Business Incubation Services to the Community

E.1 - Support Congressional re-authorization of the Procurement and Technical Assistance Program for FY09 and renew MAEDC’s contract with the Big Sky Economic Development Authority for the PTAC Sub-Center by October 1, 2008.

E.2 - Provide PTAC services to 350 active clients in 2008 and sponsor ten training conferences in the Missoula PTAC region. By hosting the PTAX Sub-Center, assist with achievement of the following national goals for the PTAC Program: 

  • Maximize support for the war fighter by improving supplier accessibility and supply chain management.
  • Support overall national security by ensuring a broad base of capable suppliers for the defense industry and other agencies, enhancing competition and ensuring that government agencies realize the best value for their procurement dollars.
  • Improve local economies by helping US businesses successfully compete for government contracts, thereby creating and retaining jobs and brining other economic benefits to state and local communities.
  • Support government agency efforts to meet their mandated small business goals for contracting dollars.
E.3 - Through a contract with the MonTEC Board of Directors, manage the business incubation facility and achieve an average occupancy rate of 80% in 2008.

E.4 - Re-finance of MonTEC’s bank debt by using a tax-exempt mortgage or bond, or other suitable funding sources, with the result of reducing annual debt service requirements.

E.5 - Establish an “affiliate” membership program for MonTEC.

E.6 - Develop a “shared executive” program for MonTEC tenants and establish a legal assistance program for MonTEC in partnership with The University of Montana.

E.7 - Submit required application material and related documents to secure funding from a Congressional earmark appropriation in the amount of $198,000, which will be used to furnish a lab in MonTEC for bio-tech companies.

E.8 - Upgrade MonTEC’s telecommunications infrastructure by replacing T-1 lines with fiber connectivity and installing a VOIP system for use by MonTEC management and tenants.

E.9 - Develop partnership agreements with The University of Montana to improve MonTEC security and emergency response, and reduce costs where possible through more effective facility maintenance procedures.

E.10 - Develop a cost estimate and plan for installation of a back-up generator for the MonTEC facility.

E.11 - Evaluate the cost effectiveness of the alternate energy systems currently serving the MonTEC facility and use that data to recommend strategies that will reduce operating costs. 

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