MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

A regional economic development strategy and why commercial real estate should care

The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act currently under consideration by Congress authorizes the EDA to receive approximately an additional $10 billion in future years for projects, including regional technology hubs.

Viewpoint: Protect Montana small businesses

Currently, big box stores are lobbying for proposals in Congress that will bolster their bottom line at the expense of small businesses.

Commerce Announces Availability of $500,000 in Grant Funding to Support Destination Events in Montana

“As the state’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic, these Destination Event grants will help Montana communities bounce back through the economic boost tied to these events,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman

Montana Business Quarterly – Special Issue

Montana’s Economy Across the State

Happy New Year – January 2022 MEDA News

Please pause for a minute to think “Spring” and help us find the best date for the MEDA Conference, to be held in Anaconda (most likely) or Fairmont.

Focus on Family-Centric Trades Could Save Rural Economies, Entrepreneur Says

A software engineer-turned-farmer looks at over 60 trades that could help keep new generations in rural America and build stronger, civically minded communities.

Great Falls economy bounces back

The Great Falls economy performed better than expected this year, according to Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President Shane Etzwiler. He says that performance was largely due to the central Montana community and more people shopping local to support current businesses and bring new ones to town.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 2021

It was an exciting year! Thank you to our clients, investors, partners and friends who helped make a tough year into a great one!!

Pros and cons of moving to Montana – California Movers

Local residents have to defend themselves from the regular attacks of predators. Montana facilities are not very developed, so if you run out of gas so where in the mountains, it will be a great disappointment.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

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