2010 MEDA Spring Conference “Montana’s Economy: Life Outside The Boot.”, 6/9-11, Miles City, Montana

To: MEDA Members and our Economic Development Partners

It is time to showcase Eastern Montana! Experience Eastern Montana and learn of the business bridges that span across the entire state.

The conference theme is “Montana’s Economy: Life Outside the Boot.” Your Eastern Montana Miles City Hosts are planning an unforgettable conference experience……Miles City style.

The 2010 MEDA Spring Conference Agenda contains top notch speakers, business tours, professional development sessions, great food and networking opportunities.

Agenda http://www.medamembers.org/2010MEDASpringAgenda.pdf

Registration https://app.mt.gov/cgi-bin/confreg2/index.cgi?CONFERENCE_ID=183&ACTION=INTRO

Take a moment to look over the agenda (includes lodging information.) Highlights include:

o June 9th – Preconference Options: In-depth training on USDA/RD Programs and Table Talks with a variety of economic development program specialists. You also have the option of Golf or a Walking Tour. Enjoy a Meet-n-Greet and historical presentation on Wednesday evening.

o June 10th – Morning: Keynote Address from Tony Preite “The View from Here”, Life Outside the Boot with Susan Ockert and breakout sessions for you to choose from.

o June 10th – Afternoon: Two tour options! Your Eastern Montana hosts have put together eight potential tour sites that will expand your knowledge of economic development tools and their applications.

o June 10th – Evening: Don’t miss the beautiful Custer County Art and Heritage Center and enjoy the MEDA Social.

o June 11th – Annual MEDA Membership Meeting (Election of Board and Officers, Legislative Agenda, Committee Updates Membership Feedback, etc.; Financing Tools for Economic Development Projects

Stay tuned for agenda updates and more information. Make plans to join us!

Gloria O’Rourke

Montana Economic Development Services

118 E. Seventh St.; Suite 2A

Anaconda, MT 59711

Ph: 406.563.5259 MEDA, ACF, MEDS

Ph: 406.563.5353 MT Ambassadors

Fx: 406.563.5476

email: [email protected]