MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

How America’s largest newspaper company Gannett is leaving behind news deserts

I see a lot more uncovered city council meetings. I see a lot more corruption that doesn’t get noticed. I see a lot more uninformed voters, more people who take their cues for how they view their government from national media and the politicized world there as opposed to their local government. There certainly are bright spots. There are green shoots going up, but the challenge is just very difficult.

MMEC April 2023 Manufacturing News

MMEC is thrilled to welcome Claude Smith back to our staff! He rejoins MMEC as our statewide Food and Process Specialist.

Canada’s ‘Super Pig’ problem is now super big and cannot be contained

With rising numbers, they will soon be spotted within city limits.

Zoot Hosts Panel to Discuss Brand Trust and Customer Experience

Alyson’s insights on the importance of trust in the customer experience were invaluable. We look forward to continuing the conversation with Forrester and other industry experts in the future.”
— Casey Ferguson, VP Marketing

Following acquisitions in Essex and Missoula, company sees opportunity in Montana

Weeks after buying the historic Izaak Walton Inn, LOGE Camps purchased Missoula’s Mountain Valley Inn. Officials say there’s more to come.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 4-11-23

Here is our Top 15 for last 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.

Upcoming Trainings: Women’s pitch contest, How to talk to a contracting officer and more!

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Climate Crisis: Why Climate Risk Is Financial Risk for Your Company

Witold Henisz, vice dean and faculty director of Wharton’s ESG initiative, talks about why businesses should pay attention to climate and ESG issues if they want long-term success.

2 Montana-based businesses, CSKT to receive funds for supporting wood products economy

The Whitefish business Wooden Haus Supply/Stolze Timber Systems and Marks-Miller Post and Pole, Inc. in Clancy will get $1M and nearly $510,000 in wood products assistance funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Montana’s Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority hopeful as FRA’s long-distance study advances

“FRA envisions a future where Americans can easily access the passenger services they need,” said Bose. “Conducting this study alongside partners who know the transportation needs of their states and localities brings us one step closer to this vision.”

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