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2024 MEDA Fall Conference – 9/24-26 – Havre, Montana

Exciting agenda to inform, engage and ignite your creative ideas to improve your community and state.

Transforming Kalispell’s Transportation

As the city’s population grows and major developments within the municipality come to fruition, officials are working to upgrade Kalispell’s road infrastructure to bring connectivity and safety to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists

Transit & Transportation Planning Open House Wednesday, September 11 – Missoula

You’re invited to help shape the future of transit and transportation in Missoula! Please join us to learn more about the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update and Transit Strategic Plan, ask questions, and share your ideas. 

Propsera Pulse

Strategies for Rural Small Business Growth and Expansion Webinar Tuesday, September 24, 12pm Free to join

University of Montana Mansfield Center Earns $10M Grant to Strengthen Ties With Southeast Asia

“We are honored to draw on our deep experience in Southeast Asia to support U.S. national security priorities and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy,” Mansour said. “Our demonstrated capacity to administer this huge grant draws from the long Mansfield engagement in Southeast Asia, UM assets in administration and academic excellence, and a track record of successfully implementing State Department exchanges since 2010.”

Big Sky Economic Development Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award From The International Economic Development Council

“Big Sky Economic Development is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its The Vault at 201 N Broadway Podcast project. This award highlights Big Sky Economic Development’s commitment to its community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Big Sky Economic Development, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

Montana Department of Commerce Announces Available Economic Impact and Destination Event Grants

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that the application period for the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program is now open. This State-funded grant program helps Montana communities with new and destination events to increase tourism by regional, national and international visitors, to promote Montana’s unique attributes and to generate additional community revenue.

BioScience under the Big Sky September 2024 Newsletter

With access to more professional expertise, more state-of-the-art technology and more community resources, C2M Beta was founded with the mission to connect local entrepreneurs to more!

The Treasure State’s Hidden Gems: Advantages of Starting Your Business in Montana

Nestled among sprawling landscapes and majestic mountain ranges, Montana, affectionately known as the Treasure State, offers more than breathtaking scenery. 

USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Expand Markets for Rural Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Rural businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees are eligible for RMAP loans and technical assistance. USDA also provides RMAP funding to non-profits, Tribes, colleges and universities to create revolving loan programs and support training and hands-on support for rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.

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