Executive Director: Johnel H. Barcus
Board Chair:
William Morris
Board Vice-Chair: Joe Bremner
Board Secretary: Lola Wippert
Board Treasurer: Rose Bremner
Board Member: Michael DesRosier
Board Member:
Don Barcus
Board Member:
Lisa Bull Shoe
Copyright © 2004-08 Browning Community Development Corporation. Design by CCC.
|
|
Browning Community Development
Corporation (BCDC) is a nonprofit organization created to foster social and economic improvements in the Blackfeet
Reservation community. BCDC will work collaboratively to assist in creating an opportunity for a self-sustaining,
economically independent community through the use of diverse resources and learning. BCDC will seek to promote
community development through financing, training, technical assistance and advocacy.
|
|
The concept of a community development corporation came about as an opportunity for the regular citizen to make a difference based on John F. Kennedy’s ideal of, “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”. Instead of waiting for the city, tribal, county, state or federal governments to create a climate of social and economic change, the community, through the Browning Community Development Corporation, can make a greater, longer lasting impact in our area.
What kind of community would you like to live in? What kind of community would you like to see your children or
grandchildren to grow up in? These are the questions the people need to ask themselves. The Federal Government,
the State of Montana or even the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council cannot provide all the answers. The community
members of the Blackfeet Reservation need to answer these questions.
The Browning Community Development Corporation can assist in focusing our community to make the positive changes that we
want. Community members are welcome to attend BCDC monthly meeting held every third Wednesday in Browning.
Vision Statement
We envision a viable self-sustaining community
flowing with opportunity, growth, pride and independent economic stability.
BCDC News 2005
BCDC Has Moved Into a New Office Space
Browning joins Glacier County in looking to promote economic growth
BCDC asks county for $ 35,000 to spur local economic development
Browning resident named to board by Gov. Brian Schweitzer
Dr. Barcus appointed to Montana Commission on Community Service
BCDC News 2006
BCDC takes lead in establishing Regional Port Authority in county
BCDC develops jobs through HUD Capacity Building Grant
BCDC urges: ‘Make a difference in your community'
Glacier County Regional Port Authority ready to roll June 1
Browning Community Development Corporation Welcomes
Four New Individuals
Commissioners name Port Authority reps
Glacier County Port Authority hears from Shelby Mayor
on benefits of a successful port authority
Newly formed business alliance promotes Montana's "Indianpreneurs"
BCDC News 2007
Glacier County Commissioners give BCDC $ 20,000
to continue economic development work on Reservation
A revolving loan fund tops the wish list for County Port Authority
First Indianpreneurship™ Business Training graduates honored at BCC
Blackfeet Family Services receives donation of shoes, school supplies
BCDC receives $ 300,000 RHED grant to teach financial literacy
Port Authority looks at planning, property and urban renewal
BCDC News 2008
Port Authority seeks committee members
|
Home