MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

The Unabomber next door: Lincoln, Montana not defined by its most infamous denizen

Garland, a lifelong resident of the small western Montana town where the Unabomber was arrested 25 years ago this week, said that type of person is common around those parts.

Western Governors’ News: Governors focus on fire mitigation, economic revival, education, infrastructure and more

The Western Governors’ Association offers a periodic roundup of Western Governors’ work in economic development, natural resources, education, health and safety, and a variety of other areas. Here are some of the issues that the Governors have been working on recently:

Flathead employers face staffing shortage, virtual workforce events planned

Mariman said another big issue is the Flathead’s housing pinch.

New statewide website highlights earn-while-you-learn opportunities for young adults in Montana

This idea to “earn while you learn” benefits both the student exploring a particular industry, and the employer who’s looking for skilled workers.

Next Frontier Capital Announces Successful Close of $80m Fund III

With investments in Colorado, Utah, and Montana and experience scaling companies from concept to exit, the Next Frontier team is dedicated to working with mission-driven teams working on innovations in business applications, deep tech, cloud computing, and data analytics.

No foolin’ – MEDA April Online News

Please start your day by checking out the MEDA April News. The April calendar is very busy.

Montana Businesses, Employees Struggle to Work Through Childcare Shortage

Study reveals only a third of kids in Flathead County have access to a licensed childcare provider; rising costs forcing some families to choose between career and kids

TED Talk – The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive

What’s the best way to make a good point? Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the “dilution effect,” a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases — and reveals why brevity is the true soul of persuasion.

Whitehall Community Planning Request for Proposal

The community of Whitehall, MT is requesting the assistance of a qualified firm to develop a master plan to guide local decision makers, ensuring that the community can grow while maintaining its unique character, which…

Richard Dreyfuss Teams With Jerry K. Williams To Discover ‘Bozeman’ In Historical Drama TV Series

Allison Whitmer, Montana Film Commissioner, stated “we’re excited about the prospect of another Western series like Yellowstone coming to film in Montana and are looking forward to working with the filmmakers as they bring to life this important historical drama about the founding of Bozeman, Montana.”

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