Join as a Member-Investor
Invest in Butte
Grow Your Business
Move Butte Forward
Your membership supports economic development in Butte and connects your business with the tools, visibility, and community to thrive.
Our Member-Investor Impact
$9M+
Of our loan funds currently loaned out to small businesses in Butte right now
$1M+
in Revolving Loan Funds from the Montana Dept. of Commerce in 2024
$1M
in recently-awarded Brownfield RLF Funds from the EPA
Member-Investor Tiers
Tier | Annual Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|
Premier | $6,500+ | Legacy investors & major employers |
Platinum | $5,000 | Industry leaders |
Gold | $2,500 | Mid-size businesses |
Silver | $1,000 | Small teams & service-based businesses |
Bronze | $500 | Growing or emerging businesses in operation 5 years or more |
Copper | $300 | Entry-level or budget-conscious businesses in operation less than 5 years |
Solopreneur | $200 | Freelancers & solo operators in operation less than 3 years |
Nonprofit | $150 | 501(c)(3) and community organizations |
Every Member-Investor Receives
✔️ Tax-Deductible Membership
✔️ Member Investor Packet & Decal
✔️ Featured Business Profile on BLDC Website
✔️ Free Access to Business Builder Socials
New in 2025: Business Builder Socials
Quarterly events designed to spark meaningful connections, share behind-the-scenes business insights, and strengthen the relationships of Butte’s entrepreneurial community.
Benefit | Nonprofit | Solopreneur | Copper | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tax-Deductible Membership | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Member Investor Packet & Decal | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Featured Profile on BLDC Website (logo, link, short bio) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Access to Business Builder Socials* | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Free or Discounted Professional Workshops | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
Recognition at BLDC Events | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
Eligible to Host a Business Tour* | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||
Spotlight Feature* | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||
Logo in All BLDC Newsletters | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||
Priority to Present at Events | ✔️ |
New in 2025
*Business Builder Socials
Quarterly events designed to spark meaningful connections, share behind-the-scenes business insights, and strengthen the relationships of Butte’s entrepreneurial community.
*Inside Butte Business Tours
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how local businesses operate, offering peer-to-peer learning, real-world insights, and inspiration for innovation across industries.
*Spotlight Features
A deep-dive showcase of your business through a dedicated email, blog post, and social media feature—highlighting your story, strengths, and entrepreneurial journey to the entire BLDC network.