MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Montana college grads likely to earn more than average resident less than 5 years after graduation

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that a vigorous investment in workforce training might be a good bet for colleges looking to remain relevant in a changing economy and for students eager to grow employment and earning potential over time.

New Database of Federal Grants for Food Waste

Approximately 38% of food in our country goes unsold or uneaten, and most of this ends up as waste in landfills or incinerators.

Drive Less, Live More: How States Can Lead the Way in Climate-Smart Transportation

State departments of transportation (DOTs) are uniquely positioned to accelerate the shift to clean transportation. While many have made heartening progress in areas like vehicle electrification, most have neglected other necessary solutions — namely, equitably expanding access to mobility choices and reducing the miles we have to drive (referred to as vehicle miles traveled or VMT).

Great Falls Development Authority (GFDA) hosts ‘Ignite 24’ to highlight economic growth – When will your community host an “Ignite” presentation?

Nearly two dozen businesses and organizations presented their startup or expansion plans or updates on current projects for the new year.

“Eventgroove: Montana’s one-stop integrated events and fundraising platform. Free for event organizers and nonprofits.”

Eventgroove: Montana’s one-stop integrated events and fundraising platform. Born and raised in Montana, we have helped over 35,000 Montana event organizers and fundraisers manage events, sell tickets and merchandise, and raise over $100M in Montana since 2007. Eventgroove is conservation-driven: 100% wind energy, carbon neutral, and since 2007 Eventgroove has donated over 42% of net profits to habitat organizations.

Ammunition company expansion in Montana to create hundreds of jobs

A national ammunition company recently decided to expand their business with a $125 million facility in Glendive

Rocky Vista announces plans for Billings, Montana college of veterinary medicine amid growing vet shortage

Rocky Vista University, which currently operates a college of osteopathic medicine, announced Thursday that it would be building a college of veterinary medicine on its Billings campus.

States (Montana) increasingly join the land use reform rodeo

For a long time housing-related land use issues have been primarily dealt with at the local level, but that’s changing as a case in Montana shows.

City Club Missoula Video – Treasure State Taxes: Shedding Light on Montana’s Tax System (Best way to understand our current situation)

City Club Missoula’s August forum dove deep into Montana’s Taxation System. The forum featured current and former members of local and state government. The expert panel provided an overview of Montana’s multifaceted system, including tax codes and rates, collections, rebates, and burdens.

Governor Gianforte Launches Property Tax Task Force – City Club Missoula Video – Treasure State Taxes: Shedding Light on Montana’s Tax System (Best way to understand our current situation)

Governor charges task force with providing recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden on property taxpayers

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

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.