MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

CNN commentator Rick Santorum receives backlash after saying ‘there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture’

“We came here and created a blank slate. We birthed a nation from nothing. I mean, there was nothing here. I mean, yes we have Native Americans but candidly there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture,” the former Pennsylvania senator said.

Changing the trajectory: High-tech high school in tiny Winifred, Montana is philanthropist’s latest $40 Million gift to his hometown

“Basically, I believe that my success in life is contingent not only upon what I have done, but what people have done for me, and what institutions have done for me,” he said. “And wherever I’ve lived I’ve received some virtue.”

What’s at Stake for Startups in Senator Amy Klobuchar’s App Store Battle

As Congress scrutinizes Apple’s and Google’s policies toward third-party app developers, smaller companies could stand to gain.

This Tech Unicorn Just Opened A Million-Dollar Daycare – “We are building a playbook that open sources everything we’ve learned for any company to replicate.”

This month edtech unicorn Guild Education has unveiled the Beehive, an affordable childcare option housed in the same building as the 850-person Denver company. After successfully navigating years of regulatory hurdles, the company’s cofounder and CEO Rachel Carlson will release the open-sourced plans for other tech companies follow suit.

Survey finds quality of life brings businesses to Montana, keeps them here

A survey of Montana businesses conducted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research found the quality of life in Montana is a driving factor for why business owners start, relocate or keep their businesses in the state.

Moving to a ‘tax friendly’ state? Do your homework first

“It is my strong sense that these cross-state moves in retirement are strongly motivated for financial reasons,” said Jaclyn Lambert, a spokesperson for HireAHelper.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 4-25-21

Here is our Top 17 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.

Tikkun Olam – Repair Our World – By Supporting Our Montana Teachers on the Reservations We Can Make A Difference In The Lives of Native American Families.

The mission of Tikkun Olam is to provide appropriate housing alternatives for teachers and other professionals, provide safe and caring housing for children, and create educational and job opportunities in rural communities and Native American Reservations.

Is your town urban or rural? A lot of money rides on the government’s answer — which may soon change.

Details on a proposed change of definition for Metropolitan Statistical Areas that would greatly expand the area of the country deemed rural.

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

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.