Bear Paw Development has $13.1 million impact in 2021

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Bear Paw Development Corp. continued its major economic impact in the region, highlighted in its annual report.

The nonprofit economic and community development organization had a $13.1 million impact on the region it serves in northern Montana. The annual report also documented that Bear Paw Development assisted the private sector to create or retain 61 jobs through their small business lending and advising activities.

“The work Bear Paw Development was able to accomplish in 2021 helped the communities we serve weather the economic downturn associated with the global pandemic,”...