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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last year, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen was recognized by peers across the country as a leader in business services. This week, Secretary Jacobsen officially took her place as co-chair of the Business Services Committee for the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), formally beginning her leadership role representing Montana on the national stage.
After being personally recognized by her peers for making it easier to do business in Montana, Secretary Jacobsen will guide conversations on how states can better serve businesses through modern, efficient filing and registration practices.
“In Montana, I have focused on cutting fees, removing red tape, and making it easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses, and I’m excited to share those successes with my colleagues across the country,” said Secretary Jacobsen.
Under Secretary Jacobsen’s leadership, Montana has recorded historic levels of new business registrations each year she has been in office, with tens of thousands of new businesses choosing to register in the state each year. Since taking office, Secretary Jacobsen has cut registration fees in half for new Montana businesses, eliminated several other fees, and provided fee waivers for annual reports, saving Montana businesses millions of dollars and helping them reinvest in jobs and local communities.
Secretary Jacobsen’s reforms and pro-business initiatives were recognized by the Mountain States Policy Center, which presented her with its Elevation Award for advancing free-market principles and innovative policy solutions. As NASS Business Services Committee co-chair, she will work with other secretaries of state on best practices for corporate registrations, electronic business filings, notarizations, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, and other key business services.
“I look forward to continuing to partner with Montana’s business community while working with my national peers to promote policies that support innovation, investment, and long-term growth,” Secretary Jacobsen said. “Montana’s business climate is strong, and I’m proud to help share our story and learn from others as we keep improving the way we serve businesses.”