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Governor Bullock Announces Montana Ambassador Award Recipients

“It’s my honor to recognize this group of hard-working Montanans and Ambassadors who help ensure that Montana remains one of the best places in the country to live, work, play, start a business and raise a family,” said Governor Bullock. “This commitment to growing Montana’s economy, creating more good-paying jobs, and revitalizing communities across the state is vital to our continued success.”

New Montana state grant program helps businesses refill lost jobs from pandemic

“Our businesses are so important to our communities across the state for the services they provide, and one important thing they provide is job opportunities within their communities,” said Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice.

“We’re In This Together” Update MEDA Fall Conference and Candidate Forum Agenda – 10/13-15 – Online – Register Now!

The agenda has some interactive segments – look it over and be prepared to share.  Thank you!

USDA Seeks Applications for Community Connect Grants to Fund Broadband in Unserved Rural Areas

The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service does not exist.

USDA Launches New, Streamlined Process for Private Lenders to Invest in Rural America

USDA is cutting red tape and streamlining private investment so we can be a better partner to America’s rural leaders in building prosperity, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”

State Receives Trade Expansion Grant to Help Montana Businesses Gain Exposure to International Markets

“Montana’s innovative products are sought after,” Commerce Director Tara Rice said. “This STEP grant will support Montana businesses as they grow and thrive through global exposure, all the way from being a start-up business to becoming an international exporter.”

GFDA (Great Falls Development Authority) secures $657,000 to help businesses in the Golden Triangle region

“One of the nice things about this money is that is has fewer restriction than some of our other loan funds we have, so we can do a greater variety of projects,” explained Great Falls Development Authority president Brett Doney.

Made in Montana Monthly October 2020

Our logo is a badge of honor for artisans, growers, manufacturers and craftspeople working for something bigger than the bottom line

MEDA Montana Economic Developers Association October News – Lots of it!

The MEDA October Online News has a lot of information for you, especially regarding the MEDA Conference on 0ct. 13-15. 

COVID Relief Helps Tribes Bring Broadband To Some Montana Reservations

Reese says the tribes’ wireless network will allow public school and college students to fully participate in online education and give residents access to telehealth visits with providers. It will even deliver connectivity into tribal police vehicles.

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