Author Jack Schultz, “Boomtown USA,” discusses success for small towns during Richland, Montana Economic Development annual meeting

Community’s future, oil revenue among topics during organization’s annual meeting

Guest speaker Jack Schultz, author of “Boomtown USA,” helped people attending Thursday’s Richland Economic Development dinner think about the community’s future. He also encouraged them to take advantage of the current oil boom.

Schultz said he was impressed during his tour of the area. He noted the Sidney Health Center, Sidney Country Club, Richland Hockey Facility and the Foundation for Community Care.

“There are communities three or four times your size that would love to have these things,” Schultz said. “You should be applauded for what you’ve done – giving back to the community.”

By Bill Vander Weele

Sidney Herald

Full Story: http://sidneyherald.com/articles/2005/11/14/news/news01.txt

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