Montana State Legislature
Department of Commerce
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Agency Leadership
Scott Osterman, Director
Appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate
Agency Website
Agency Overview
The Department of Commerce partners with communities, businesses, and organizations across the state to strengthen Montana's economy. The department is comprised of four major operational divisions:
- Office of Tourism and Business Development Division, which includes the following programs:
- Budget & Operations Bureau
- Marketing Bureau
- Industry Services & Outreach Bureau
- Business Assistance Bureau
- Research & Information Services Bureau
- Community Development Division, which includes the following programs and boards:
- Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
- Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP)
- Montana Main Street Program
- Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program (MHPG)
- Montana Coal Endowment Program (TSEP)
- Coal Board
- Hard Rock Mining Impact Board
- Housing Division, which includes the following units:
- Montana Board of Housing
- Housing Assistance Bureau
- Director's Office, which includes:
- Offices of Accounting and Budget; Legal Affairs; Human Resources; Information Technology, and Communications
- Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities
Entities Administratively Attached to the Department of Commerce
