MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Billings mayor emphasizes city’s diversity as Montana opens doors to more immigrants

“Twenty percent of our Billings residents are non-White,” Cole said, “which is far higher than any other major Montana cities. That group is the future of Billings. There’s racial diversity as well as religious diversity.

Which comes first, the doctor or the medical school? Montana attempts more homegrown doctors

Many say the state’s doctors cannot handle a 1000% increase in medical students, though

Made in Montana October Monthly: Membership Update, Tradeshow, Upcoming Events

Save the Date – 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow – March 11 and 12 in Helena at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

Attn. Montana Businesses and Non-Profits – What types of individuals with what skills do you want to hire?

What qualities and skills is your company or non-profit looking for?

Missoula Economic Partnership looks to build “inclusive and resilient” economy

A year ago, most business and economic leaders in Missoula hoped the economy would find its way back to pre-pandemic norms by now. But as the pandemic grinds on, there’s a new realization that things may never be the same, and it’s time to plan for an altered economic future.

Jobs abound and wages rise in Missoula, but employees hard to find – Come Home Montana – Career Opportunities in Montana

According to the latest State of Missoula’s Workforce study commissioned by the Missoula Economic Partnership, the average hourly wage in Missoula rose from $24.12 last February to $26.75 this June.

The Montana Main Street Planning and Project Grant is Now Open!

Grants are available for Montana Main Street member communities for comprehensive revitalization projects; this includes planning activities like a downtown master plan and project activities like seed money to implement a façade improvement program.

Unleash your LIONs

The Local Investment Opportunity Network (LION) of Port Townsend, Washington, was formed in 2006 with a simple premise: local relationships are the basis for local investments.

Why child-care workers are quitting

Working in a day care is a demanding job — but the pay is typically around just $12 an hour, and often without benefits. Many child-care workers have quit during the pandemic, leaving parents without options and struggling to return to work themselves.

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