RE: Important Update: Next Generation of Economic and Community Development Tools Analysis Project

Dear Colleagues,

RE: Important Update: Next Generation of Economic and Community Development Tools Analysis Project

Over and over, it is heard that MEDA’s greatest strength is in its network.  Together we communicate, solve problems, share resources, and accomplish challenging tasks.   Today, the strength of our network is needed.

Months ago, MEDA began planning an historic project for Montana titled the Next Generation of Economic and Community Development Tools Analysis (“Next Gen Project”).   The purpose of this project is to explore, study, and ultimately implement additional tools to assist in growing  Montana’s economy.   TIP Strategies has been selected to take Montana through the process of discovery, opportunity, and implementation.

MEDA is pleased to announce this project is now being conducted in partnership with the Montana Chamber (Foundation).  The Montana Chamber sees the value of this work and has made the financial commitment to join MEDA in this effort.

Please join the following supporters and commit to funding the project today.  We have $117,000 committed, with a project budget of $140,000 (only $23,000 to go).   Today is the day!   We need a strong partnership in place to make this effort a success, and work cannot begin until all the funds have been committed.

So, contact MEDA for more information and join the “Next Gen Project.” This work will help inform and position Montana for a bright economic future.  Thank you for your consideration. Call Brian Obert, Project Chair ([email protected]    406.465.0619);  Steve Arveschoug, MEDA Board President ([email protected]   406.839.6707).

Respectfully,

Brian Obert, Project Chair

Steve Arveschoug, MEDA President

MEDA and the Montana Chamber Foundation–Next Generation of Economic and Community Development Tools Analysis Project

supporters to date include:

$25,000 – $30,000

MEDA

Montana Chamber Foundation

$10,000 – $15,000

City of Bozeman

Bozeman Chamber of Commerce

Big Sky EDA

$5,000 – $10,000

NorthWestern Energy

Montana West

MDU Resources

$2,500 – $5,000

Bear Paw Development Corp

Butte Local Development Corp

Prospera

Cushing Terrell

MBAC Montana Business Assistance Connection

$1,000 – $1,500

Payne West

Eastern Montana Impact Coalition

Great West Engineering

Sweetgrass Development

MT Photonics Industry Alliance

MoFi

MMEC Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

First Interstate Bank

Billings Chamber

Anaconda Local Development Corp

Beartooth RC&D

$100 to $500

Lake County CDC

Stahly Engineering

Montana Economic Development Services (MEDS)

In-Kind Partners

Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC)

MACo – to be confirmed

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Gloria O’Rourke

118 E. Seventh St.; Suite 3F

Anaconda, MT   59711
Ph:  406.563.5259  Cell:  406.490.0462
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