The Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Forms Working Groups to Explore a Wide Range of Topics. How Can You Contribute to a More Successful Montana Economy?

The Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) http://www.medamembers.org/ is an association of economic development professionals. We are professional “lead” economic developers, business specialists, government employees, and staff members of affiliated non-profit organizations which promote and foster economic development activities in Montana.

The organization also welcomes anyone who wishes to actively contribute to the continued development of a more successful Montana economy.

MEDA WORKING GROUPS

This list of MEDA Working Groups was established during the MEDA 2005 Fall Conference. Participants listed topics of interest then signed up to form the working group for each topic. If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Gloria O’Rourke at MEDA [email protected] 406-563-5259 .

Working Groups can take the form of a study, public policy proposal, training resource, information pool, working cluster, etc., with the chairperson of each group serving as the contact point to the MEDA office and MEDA Board.

Links to Working Groups: http://www.medamembers.org/workinggroups.php

BROWNFIELDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL (to include permitting issues)

VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURE (Hurdles and Solutions)

ENERGY (Role of Economic Development Agencies; Transmission; BioMass)

TECH TRANSFER (Commercialization of Intellectual Property – to include Tribal Colleges)

WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION

MENTORING

TECHNOLOGY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NATIVE AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

TOURISM (Pros and Cons and Managing Tourism Growth)

ENTREPRENEURS

TRANSPORTATION (Relationship with MDOT; Signage; High Cost)

CREATIVE ARTS ENTERPRISES

PUBLIC RELATIONS (Showcasing Success Stories)

SCHOLARSHIP (Scholarships are awarded two times per year for professional development purposes.)

LEGISLATIVE

Links to Working Groups: http://www.medamembers.org/workinggroups.php