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President Biden Just Announced Plans to Restore Net Neutrality

But it could take months to get rolling.

Spots still available for Great Falls’ Future of Ag tour! 7/13 – 8:30AM

“Agriculture is changing, from traditional wheat and barley to canola, chickpeas, industrial hemp, and lentils. What is in store for the future? You are cordially invited to the Future of Ag Tour 2021 on Tuesday, July 13th.”

States Expand Apprenticeship Programs as Worker Shortages Grow

Registered apprenticeship can bridge the gap between job seekers looking for a living wage and employers who need skilled workers. The system, established during the Great Depression, is experiencing a renaissance.

GFDA Quarterly Investor Letter 7-8-21

In this investor letter, I would like to focus on steps we’re taking to increase our capacity and impact, all of which is made possible by your increased investment support.

The boomerang-worker boom

“Boomerang workers” — those who’ve returned to their hometowns to do remote work — rose with the pandemic, but the phenomenon shows signs of sticking around beyond it.

It’s Time for Economic Developers to Focus on Transportation

Regions with an efficient transportation network stand a better chance of boosting productivity through shorter commutes.  

States and Cities Scramble to Spend $350 Billion Windfall

However, she said she was also seeing creative ideas such as recurring payments to the poor and investments in remote-work support emerge as cities looked to expand their safety nets and modernize their work forces.

The Problem(s) of Broadband in America

The actual shape of the problem is different than many elected officials realize.

Great Falls, Montana approves expanded TIF programs for downtown projects

City Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan that will allow the city to use tax increment financing for a wider range of projects by private developers.

New Downtown Great Falls Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Programs

You only need to register once to get the zoom link for all of them.