MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

$130 Million for 7 Transportation Projects Including The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe in Montana on Federal & Tribal Lands as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe in Montana will receive $30.5 million to fund the first phase of the U.S. 93 roadway improvement project from Dublin Gulch to Gunlock Road, including a new multi-span bridge over Ninepipes Reservoir.

Car buyers considering an EV have more options thanks to a weird loophole in the law

“Any car that is leased is classified as a commercial vehicle, even if it is a two-seat convertible. It would make more sense to classify tennis rackets as medical equipment because you get exercise when you use them.”

Regional electricity demand projected to rise nearly 25% in next decade

The largest driver of demand during the next five to 10 years will be industry, the report finds, including data centers and semiconductor manufacturing.

Democratic lawmakers call for special session to enact Montana tax relief measures

“After dragging their feet and doing nothing on property taxes for the 90-day legislative session, Democrats now want to come back to Helena, eat lobbyists’ steak dinners and waste taxpayer resources all to do nothing again,” spokesperson Kaitlin Price said in an email.

Bookstore passports aim to draw readers to ‘third space’

The new Montana Bookstore Trail includes 21 independent booksellers throughout the state.

Airbnb Market in ‘Collapse,’ Analyst Says

The implication in the tweet — “forced selling from Airbnb owners” — is that these cities could soon see a lot more homes come on the market, which should lead to lower prices.

Small Maine Towns Say Public Broadband Money Should Go to Public Networks, Not Corporations

The requirement to raise millions of their own dollars to qualify for federal funding is blocking locally led broadband initiatives, town leaders say. Meanwhile, multi-state commercial internet service providers don’t have that problem.

TDS Telecom fills 12 positions in Missoula, looking for more

With a base of operations set, the company has begun building its fiber network with plans to connect 35,000 homes and businesses in the greater Missoula area.

Rep. Mark Thane: Mill math shows lighter tax hit in Montana

Missoula continues to grow, and with it the demand for public services like law enforcement, fire safety and schools will grow. Additionally, inflation impacts all the entities supported by property tax. Missoulians will almost certainly experience a tax increase, but not one of the magnitude estimated on the appraisal notices.

MWED Business Bulletin for July 2023

MWED Awarded $15 Million Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program from USDA

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