MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Bozeman sets 2023 legislative priorities, identifying four as the focus

“The state chose to put six more items on the list of powers denied to self-governing local governments like the city of Bozeman. We want flexibility there. We want to be able to govern people,” says Veselik.

Missoula, Montana’s onX – Backcountry apps target winter recreationists with loads of features

Montana has its own homegrown app developer of outdoor maps in onX. In a recent online presentation, the company’s Joe Risi and Charlie von Avis highlighted the capabilities of their app for backcountry snow recreationists.

Economic challenges and goals similar for Lethbridge and Great Falls, Montana

Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge was the only Canadian speaker at this year’s Montana Economic Developers Association Conference in Great Falls. Lewington said it was a chance to share, listen and learn.

‘Quiet quitting’ poses a cybersecurity risk that calls for a shift in workplace culture

Considering that 82% of data breaches last year involved the human element or human error, security leaders can’t afford to overlook the risks presented by quiet quitting, particularly amid the Great Resignation, where employees expect greater work-life balance.

Tip of the Spear Podcast – Missoula County But A Moment in Time: Reflecting on Gratitude

This week, Commissioners Vero, Slotnick and Strohmaier immersed themselves in the spirit of the holiday season by talking about gratitude. They share some of their favorite adages and how they stay grounded through the pressure of productivity.

Try to Please All and You Will Please None: How Segmenting Your List Can Increase Online Engagement and Charitable Giving

Have you ever used these communication strategies with your nonprofit community members?

Montana Bioscience Alliance Fall 2022 Newsletter

The Montana Bioscience Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s biotechnology companies,
entrepreneurs, laboratories, hospitals, clinics and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain
globally competitive bioscience companies — ultimately to create high-quality jobs and economic
opportunity in Montana.

Montana Department of Commerce Awards Business Planning, Job Creation, and Workforce Training Grants to Seven Montana Communities

“We know that sustainable, good-paying jobs are at the core of creating financial resiliency for Montanans. That’s why Commerce will continue to assist local Montana businesses in creating more good-paying jobs for Montana workers,” said Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

Missoula, Montana’s TOMIS November Newsletter – Outside’s Best Places To Work in 2022<>Rezdy Webinar, America Outdoors Conference|

We’re honored to announce TOMIS as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2022! A huge kudos to the team and Evan Tipton for their continuous efforts in getting us here. We’re proud of everything TOMIS stands for and look forward to continuing to grow together!

Missoula begins seeking firm to design rapid transit, transformation of Brooks Street

The request for proposals (RFP) was issued on Nov. 9 and will close later this month. MRA and its partner, the Missoula Urban Transportation District, hope to select a qualified consultant to carry the work forward by the end of January.

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