MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Worker Shortage Hits MT Nonprofit World Hard

Liz Moore is the executive director of the Montana Nonprofit Association. She said nonprofits have some built-in disadvantages that make it harder to recruit workers.

Panelists: Housing crisis hamstrings economic growth in Montana

The lack of housing in Montana is stifling economic development because potential employees can’t find places to live, so even businesses that offer high salaries and want to expand can’t grow.

University Project Looks at Communities in Iowa That Are ‘Shrinking Smart’

Researchers with the Rural Shrink Smart initiative will create resources for other communities to learn how to tackle diminishing population numbers.

Treeline Coffee partners with Prospera Business Network to highlight women-owned business

It started off as Little Red Wagon in 2013 and became Treeline in 2015. In that time, Natalie and Deejay have watched their business become a staple in Bozeman. “Anytime you start a business it’s…

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-20-22

Here is our Top 27 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

Bozeman based businesses Quiq and Stone Glacier are on the INC. Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies from Coast to Coast

We ranked America’s business outperformers by geographic area–the economic hometown heroes of the first order. See who made the list.

The surprising link between Covid-19 deaths and … internet access

The case for treating internet access as a health necessity.

Bear Paw Development Corporation – Paw Prints – A quarterly newsletter to keep you informed

During last year we coordinated more than $13.1 million in funding for business start-ups and expansions and community enhancements, including local government infrastructure. We also leveraged $125 from outside sources for every $1 we received from our local government member entities and helped the private sector to create or retain 61 jobs in our rural area of Montana.

Missoula’s Higgins Ave. Corridor Plan—Provide Feedback During Virtual Presentation/Q&As/Open House – 3/31 and 4/1

We want YOUR feedback on our draft concepts for Higgins Avenue! To see the concepts and let us know what you think, please visit our virtual open house:

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

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