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Western Governors’ Association report offers ideas for western communities to take advantage of economic opportunities

Address expansion of broadband access in rural communities and tribal lands

The July MEDA newsletter is now available for your review.  

Getting Closer to a Report: MONTANA’S NEXTGENERATION OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Welcome to Next Frontier Capital’s Quarterly Newsletter!

We’re excited to update you on our portfolio, and, since everyone wants to move to the Intermountain West these days, we’ll also include some tidbits about the region (so you can be fully informed when you decide to make Bozeman or Boulder your new coronavirus getaway).

MEDA Promoting Working From Home in Montana As More Attractive Than Ever – Come Home Montana

For years, economic developers have touted the possibilities for people to live in Montana and work for companies that aren’t here. The COVID-19 shutdown has, in some ways, offered proof of that concept.

Social Justice, Broadband Top Priorities for Smart Cities

“How can you become a smart city when thousands of your residents can’t connect to the Internet to participate in online learning, to participate in remote work, to do online job training in order to even qualify for unemployment benefits, or to participate in interviews remotely.”

GFDA’s Top 10

Here is our Top 20 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle.

Don’t Fail Faster, Learn Faster: A Three-Step Strategy

“What you really want is to be is a good predictor of the future.”

On-The-Farm Training: Gaining The Knowledge, And Confidence, To Enter Agriculture From The Ground Up

Not everyone who is interested in agriculture grows up on a farm, and without the skills and experience, finding your way into a family farm operation as a new producer is difficult.

Made in Montana Monthly June 2020

We are a badge of honor for artisans, growers and craftspeople working for something bigger than the bottom line.

‘Bike & Type’ – Caras keeps Missoula’s history alive with restorations for new coworking space

Although the business only opened last week, it has had a positive response from a number of independent organizations.

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