32-4-102. Purpose. (1) The purposes of the corporation shall be to:

(a) promote, stimulate, develop, and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of the state of Montana and its citizens;

(b) encourage and assist through loans, investments, or other business transactions in the location of new business and industry in this state and to rehabilitate and assist existing business and industry;

(c) stimulate and assist in the expansion of all kinds of business activity which will tend to promote the business development and maintain the economic stability of this state, provide maximum opportunities for employment, encourage thrift, and improve the standards of living of the citizens of this state;

(d) cooperate and act in conjunction with other organizations, public or private, in the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and recreational developments in this state; and

(e) provide financing for the promotion, development, and conduct of all kinds of business activity in this state.

(2) In furtherance of such purposes and in addition to the powers conferred on business corporations by the provisions of Title 35 the corporation shall, subject to the restrictions and limitations herein contained, have the additional powers and functions enumerated herein.