MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

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

Californians are arriving in Montana in droves. But they’re not welcome.

That was in September 2020. By Thanksgiving, they had moved there, joining the thousands of people who have relocated from California to Montana in the past two years. 

Billings ranks No. 1 for its appeal to remote workers

Due to its affordability and appeal to remote workers, Billings ranked No. 1 this week in the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index.

Bioscience: Driving Force for Montana’s Economy

This year’s annual Economic Update Series will bring expert panelists together highlighting Montana’s ‘Centers of Opportunity’, including bioscience, manufacturing, and high-tech,- industries critical to Montana’s economic recovery.

Dr. Pat Barkey from University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research will also present his state and local post-pandemic economic projections.

The Economic Update Series takes place in 4 cities across Montana.

In The Bull’s Eye: A Human Swarm Is Overwhelming The Yellowstone Region

Amid unprecedented development and outdoor recreation pressure, three experts say new strategies urgently needed to save America’s most famous wildlife ecosystem

WWAMI program the best way to recruit, retain Montana physicians

WWAMI isn’t just the only game in town; it’s exceptional because it’s cultivating the physicians and community leaders of Montana’s tomorrow. Without WWAMI, the future of medicine here in the Treasure State is uncertain.

GovMatch event connects Montana businesses with government agencies – – 7/27 – 9AM – 3PM – Virtual

“The idea is for the companies to talk with these agencies, learn about business opportunities, learn about how their company might be able to sell their services to that particular agency and just get acquainted and exchange contact information and do some networking,” Langman said.

NorthWestern Energy adds contract for 80 megawatts of solar generation for Montana

The Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURPA) contract is for 80 megawatts of generation from a solar facility Apex Solar is developing in Beaverhead County near Dillon, Montana.

Wall Street Journal Headline – Montana Boomtown Jumps to No. 1 on WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Market Index

Rankings show how the housing boom has ignited homebuying in smaller to midsize cities around the U.S.

July and August Business Trainings! – GFDA

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce.
We’re here to help.

MSU economist says trend of people moving to Bozeman likely to continue for next few years

You may think a pandemic would hurt a local economy but in a lot of ways, it has made it easier to move here.

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