MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Anaconda, Montana one of eight communities awarded ‘Revitalize Downtowns’ grant

“Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow stronger and create more opportunities for Montanans while preserving the unique histories of the places they call home,” Osterman added.

MEDA Workforce Development Working Group – Recorded Zoom Discussion with Paul Gladen – Montana Workforce Accelerate Rapid Training (SMART) Program Overview

Learn about Montana’s Rapid Workforce Training program

Housing, land use, stronger metrics key areas of focus in new Missoula Economic Partnership plan

“A lot of things identified as goals in our economic development plan aren’t things MEP can actually do,” said MEP president Grant Kier. “But now that we have a clear expression of the future vision of the community, we need to clearly spell out which parts of that MEP will take a leadership role and accountability in to deliver on the goals.”

Tester’s rural medical residency bill a ‘game-changer’ for Montana

CMS, federal government adding 200 residency slots per year

Economic Outlook: The lights still burn in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

The community’s perseverance against the odds, which included the stigma of Superfund cleanup of smelter wastes, and solid signs of revival elicit clichés.

Destination Missoula prepares for future as tourism industry shifts

The agency is working to even out occupancy rates by hosting events and conventions during the off season.

Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West

A revealing look at the intersection of wealth, philanthropy, and conservation

Montana West’s new Seminar Series for businesses starting Feb. 22

Learn from local experts in Montana West’s new Seminar Series for businesses. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the start-up phase, you’re looking to grow your existing operations, or you’re considering selling the business you’ve spent a lifetime building, we have the resources and information you need.

$50 Billion ‘Wildfire Risk Strategy’ Targets the Wildland-Urban Interface

The U.S. Department of Agriculture in January announced an ambitious, and only partially funded, new plan to reduce wildfire risks for communities around the United States.

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

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