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Welcome to MEDA: Leadership Dedicated to Building Montana's Economy

Montana’s post-pandemic economy is robust, says UM economist

Zoot Enterprises is now working with high school and middle schools in an attempt to reach students sooner and get them thinking about tech careers and showing them they can do it and stay in Montana. 

“We need more talent,” Follett said. 

Peter Drucker on The Nonprofit Board

Nonprofits need both an effective board and an effective
executive. Practically every nonprofit will accept one or the
other half of this assertion. But a good many will not accept
that both are needed.

Just Released: UEDA’s Report on the Ecosystems Design Network Pilot

The resources, roles, and players in ecosystems that use a human-centered design approach to considering how to strengthen these ecosystems to support economic and community recovery.

Welcome to WeCAN! USDA-funded collaboration among Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to improve our communities

Community Reviews are comprehensive assessment programs that provide information and tools to help communities address priority issues and enhance quality of life for their residents. 

USDA Seeks Comment on Ways to Help Businesses Start, Expand and Improve Cooperatives in Rural America

The Department is interested in stakeholders’ recommendations to streamline application requirements and
make other improvements to the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program.

Gov. Gianforte announces expansion to Build Montana program

The program is an educational partnership between the Montana Equipment Dealers Association and the Montana Contractors Association. Launched in March of 2020, Build Montana’s focus is to build career paths for students to enter the construction industry.

Montana Career Opportunity – Community and Economic Development Coordinator – MBAC

MBAC is looking for a dynamic, self-starting professional to join the Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) team as a Community and Economic Development Coordinator. MBAC works to catalyze community and business projects throughout the MBAC/Gateway…

Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Lincoln County Port Authority and Kootenai River Development Council

Position open until filled with earliest start date of September 20, 2021. Please submit Letter of Interest, Resume, and Job Service Employment Application to: Job Service Libby, 417 Mineral Ave. Ste 4, Libby, MT 59923…

How Vaccine Mandates Are Helping Companies

With the delta variant driving up COVID-19 cases across the country, more companies are mandating vaccinations for employees to ward off the economic losses that come from having an unhealthy workforce.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 8-22-21

Here is our Top 10 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.