MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

In Just 5 Sentences, Elon Musk Gave Tesla Employees a Masterclass on How to Run Efficient Meetings

Meetings are more expensive than you might think, and there are four simple ways to reduce their cost.

Eight Montana Businesses Receive More Than $1.5 Million in Grants for Planning, Job Creation

“Montana is one of the fastest growing economies in the nation. The sustainability of our future economy is driven by the ability of our businesses to compete locally, nationally, and internationally and grow market share with high value products and services,” said Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry – Assistance for Business Clinics – Various Dates and Locations

The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to provide new and established businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and attorneys with updated information on topics such as: Montana Department of Revenue’s new Form MW-4 and their E-Services, Unemployment Insurance Tax requirements, workers’ compensation coverage, Independent Contractor regulations, using Labor Market Information to make business decisions, the Registered Apprenticeship Program, tax incentives, minimum wage, overtime, new hire reporting, child support services, USERRA laws and regulations.

Bear Paw’s Quarterly Newsletter – Paw Prints – A quarterly newsletter to keep you informed

Bear Paw Secures $2.1 Million in Brownfields Funding

Montana Building New Business Relationships with Lithuania

The Montana Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance (MPIA) and the Lithuanian Laser Association (LLA), have partnered to produce a series of virtual seminars designed to promote education about the laser, photonics, and optics industries while developing a network of business and academic contacts between Montana and Lithuania.

The “McGonigal’s Chronicles: Making Montana Connections” podcast is available on Omny.fm, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and Stitcher.

A podcast for fans of Big Sky Country. Longtime MTN News anchor Tim McGonigal goes in-depth with interesting and amazing people who have a tie to the Treasure State. Who are they, what have they done and where are they now? From authors to athletes, business leaders to policy makers, these are some of the extraordinary stories from people who make Montana the Last Best Place

Julie Mac highlights “Montana’s Best” in video series

“Here I am from Montana, but I had no idea that Glendive, Montana, is the number one spot to be going dinosaur digging in the United States,” said Mac. “I had no idea that we had all these hidden gems.”

USDA Invests Almost $72K in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change in Montana’s Rural Communities

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Montana State Director Kathleen Williams today announced USDA RD Montana is investing $71,554 for eight projects through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants program to combat climate change and help people living in socially vulnerable communities throughout the state.

Montana Career Opportunities – Loan Specialist (Commercial), Community Development Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist – USDA

USDA Is Hiring! Commercial Loan Specialist / Series 1165 / GS-9/11 with full promotion potential to GS-12 Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – Kalispell (this is NOT a remote position) Open Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022…

NEW Grants for Montana Businesses!

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Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.