RuralStrong visits with Paul Tuss, Executive Director of Bear Paw Development Corporation in Havre, Montana.

 Listen to Paul as he describes economic development in rural northern Montana. Bear Paw is Montana’s longest-serving Economic Development District, which covers over 17,000 square miles, five counties and two Indian Reservations. Paul talks about the challenges and the opportunities created by serving such a large geographical region. In addition to being an economic development professional, Paul serves as a representative in the Montana legislature and brings a unique perspective on how government plays a vital role in rural economic development.