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2026 MEDA Fall Conference – Sept. 22-24 – Sidney, Montana

Join us in Sidney, Montana, for two days of networking, collaboration, professional development, and engaging discussions focused on strengthening economic development across Montana. Connect with colleagues, community leaders, and industry partners while exploring innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and building valuable relationships.

MEDA is currently accepting speaker proposals for the Fall 2026 Conference Sept. 22-24, Sidney, Montana!

We’re looking for speakers who can share real-world experiences, practical strategies, and ideas that can help strengthen community and economic development across Montana.

Bogotá Transforms Housing and Transit for 34,000 Families By Putting Housing, Transit and Public Space First

In addition to a Department of Transportation or a Department of Housing, the Colombian capital of eight million people has a Sector Habitát, or Habitat Department, that combines urban renewal, transit-oriented development, civic works, and affordable housing into community-first development that centers public transit. Nearly 4,000 housing subsidies are linked to transit stations, supporting a comprehensive urban development strategy.

Fight Forest Fires with Heat Pumps

Switch out your gas furnace and you save 4 to 8 tons of heat-trapping, wildfire-causing CO2 a year. Switch out your water heater and you save another one to two. Electrify your transportation and you are keeping another 5+ tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere. Put solar panels on your house or buy community solar and you’re ensuring that all of your electric appliances are as clean as possible.

Montana Cuts Primary Residence Taxes but Raises Second Home Rates. She Inherited the Family Cabin. Montana Now Taxes It Like a Second Home

Starting in 2026, Montana will lower property taxes on primary homes by 18% while increasing taxes on second homes by 68%. This change impacts heirs and seasonal residents who do not meet occupancy or rental requirements for exemptions.

Meagher County, Montana Thrives Through Education and Community Investment and Red Ants Pants

A University of Montana study highlights how coordinated investments in education, civic engagement, and local relationships have transformed Meagher County into a resilient entrepreneurial hub despite rural challenges.

Atlassian Central Sets New Height Record of 580 feet for Glued-Laminated and Cross-Laminated Timber Towers

The 39-story building uses 10,000 cubic meters of engineered timber combined with concrete and steel to cut embodied carbon by 50 percent. Its innovative design and prefabrication methods highlight the growing trend toward sustainable high-rise construction.

GFDA Top Ten for 7/26/26

Registrations are pouring in for our September 10-11 developer tour of opportunities for new projects in Great Falls in conjunction with the Urban land Institute. This event is focused on developers interested in the Great Falls market for housing and commercial development. We will tour available sites, meet the local building and permitting staff, visit demand drivers in the market, and more! If you have a potential project that you would like represented reach out to Jake at [email protected] or 1-406-403-4937.

Missoula Marathon Has A Record $5.26 Million Economic Impact On The Community

The 2026 Missoula Marathon saw a 20% rise in participants, boosting visitor spending and hotel occupancy. Local businesses thrived as the event solidified its role as a key economic driver for the city.

Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) – Why do we do what we do? It’s not because every challenge is easy.

The businesses we support are just a small sample of the entrepreneurs and organizations helping shape our region every day. Their success strengthens our communities, creates opportunities for others, and reminds us why this work matters.