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

CORE FOUR Business Planning Course

The class will be held Thursday evenings in Boulder, Montana on February 11,    18, 25 and March 4 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Boulder City Hall.  CORE FOUR is designed to help people develop ideas for starting and expanding their own businesses and understand the business planning process.  Topics include developing a marketing plan, projecting cash flow and understanding standard business operating procedures.  People with ideas for starting a new business, owners of growing businesses, struggling business owners and those seeking business financing are encouraged to attend.  The fee for the course is $149.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required; call 287-3282 or 1-800-422-3321 or email madisonjefferson1@montana.edu.   Registration Form

Come share your ideas for the Historic Borden's building in downtown Whitehall
The JLDC is in the process of acquiring the Borden’s building in an effort to sustain Whitehall’s downtown and keep the building operational.  Ideas and input for the building’s future are sought from the community.   Everyone is invited and 
encouraged to attend.

February 9, 2010, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Whitehall

For more information, contact Tara Mastel or Tom Harrington at the JLDC office, 287-3282.

Request for Proposals to Clean out an Old Building and Conduct a Sale of Contents                                                                                                      The Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) is seeking proposals for cleaning                                                                                                   out a 10,000 square foot building, organizing and administering a sale of the contents                                                                                                            and hauling things of no value to the dump.  JLDC intends to use the proceeds of the
sale to fund repairs to the building so that it can be suitable for businesses. 

Preference will be given to Whitehall area residents, people with retail, estate sale                                                                                                        experience and knowledge of the value of vintage items.  The clean-up needs to begin                                                                                                    immediately and be scheduled no later than the weekend of March 26, 2010. 

Proposals must be received by February 12 at 10:00 a.m. by the JLDC.  A walk-through                                                                                                       will be planned for bidders.  Please contact our office by February 5th for details of the                                                                                                    walk-through at 287-3282.

Jefferson Local Development Corporation
P.O. Box 1079
309 East Legion Avenue
Whitehall, MT  59759

Request for Proposals for Roof Replacement                                                                                                                                                                              The Jefferson Local Development Corporation is seeking bids for the replacement of a                                                                                                     roof on the Borden’s building at 101 East Legion Street in Whitehall, MT.

The project includes removing the existing roofing down to the roof structure, repairing                                                                                                      roof structure as needed and installing new roofing and insulation.

Roof assembly is to have a Class A fire rating, a minimum of 10 year warranty,                                                                                                                     maximum R value, rain gutters and downspouts.  Disposal of all materials in
compliance with all state codes is required. Outline Specifications for the project are
available by clicking on the link following this article or at the JLDC office.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Jefferson Local Development Corporation                                                                                            offices, 309 East Legion Avenue, Whitehall, MT  59759 at 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2010.  A
tour and inspection of the project will be conducted immediately following the Pre-Bid Conference.

Sealed bids will be received at the Jefferson Local Development Corporation offices, 309 East 
Legion Avenue, Whitehall, MT  59759.  The deadline for submitting bids is 10:00 a.m., on
February 12, 2010. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud beginning at 10:00 a.m.                                                                                             on February 12, 2010, at the same location. A Bid Bond is required.  Borden's Roof Specifications