MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

Feeling sad, lonely? Making friends as an adult is hard. Your front porch can help.

Soon after my husband and I moved from Washington, D.C., to Indianapolis, a stranger offered an unexpected invitation. ‘I’m Joanna,’ she said. ‘Would you like to porch with us sometime?’

How founders raised money so far in 2023

Do more with less, get to the point.

Four Exciting Grant Opportunities for Tribal Business Development Available Soon

“These initiatives underline Commerce’s dedication to provide not just funding, but a platform for innovative ideas to flourish, businesses to expand and traditions to thrive,” said Scott Osterman, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “Through these grants, tribal businesses are empowered to drive innovation, create opportunities and shape a prosperous future for their communities.”

Inc. 5000 2023 Meet the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Search for your State to see the fastest growing companies.

Montana Department of Agriculture Highlights Hi-Country in Lincoln, MT as part of MDA’s Value-Added Ag Tour

Hi-Country Snack Foods Inc. was started in 1976 by founder Jim Johnson and has become known around the state and beyond for their popular beef jerky product.

You can’t have an AI plumber: Why Gen Z might be ditching college for skilled trades

According to a survey from Thumbtack, 74% of young adults said they believe skilled trade jobs won’t be replaced by AI, for one.

Talking Headways Podcast: Leadership for the 15-Minute City

We chat about with Yvonne Yeung about how to create good development that reduces the need to drive and supports our climate emissions reduction goals.

Celebrating 40 Years of the Mansfield Legacy New Mansfield Book; Associated Community Events

As we celebrate 40 years of the Mansfield Legacy of bipartisanship and ethical leadership, we are delighted to highlight the publication of Mansfield and Dirksen: Bipartisan Giants of the Senate, written by historian, author, and Mansfield Advisory Board member Marc Johnson.