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The Last Mile, a computer coding education program for prison inmates that boasts a 0% recidivism rate among its graduates, is officially up and running at Montana State Prison outside of Deer Lodge.

 The 22 participants are just over a month into the year-long program, moving through the curriculum together. Their teachers, many former participants themselves, log into a computer remotely and guide them individually through the coursework.

Montana Innovation Partnership receives FAST award! What you can expect in this new year.

MTIP has again been named Montana’s FAST partner as part of the cooperative agreement with the SBA, Montana State University, and the Montana Department of Commerce. 

From workforce development to robots?  Gov. Gianforte moves ARPA money  from training workers to automation

“It was a clear intention of the legislature for this money to be invested in workers,” Caferro said. “And at every turn, the administration has failed to invest in Montanans with this money, and it seems to me that they refuse to make taxpayers’ money work for taxpayers.”

Flathead Valley manufacturers turn out breadth of products while facing range of challenges

Manufacturers are a unique piece of the Flathead Valley economy.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 10-23-22

7) Great Falls entrepreneurs met at MT Pints for a Business Pitch event hosted by GFDA. Business Pitch is fun, informal and open to anyone interested in sharing their business idea or project. Follow our Facebook page for details on future Business Pitch events or contact Tony at 406-750-2099.  

Invest Downtown highlights growth and success of downtown Great Falls

“I moved here about six years ago, and just the change from six years ago to now has been tremendous and the investment that’s being put into downtown, the people that are coming into downtown and opening businesses or expanding businesses downtown. It’s just really great to see the rejuvenation of our main street,” said Christian Leinhauser, the downtown businesses officer for the Great Falls Development Authority (GFDA).

MEDA Upcoming Events: Fall Conference and More

Lunch and Learn with Tash Wisemiller: Community Revitalization Programs

October 26, 2022 | 11am

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“We have a whole team of people that focus all their time and attention on community development, building the infrastructure of the community, planning for a new development in the community, planning for new housing development in our downtown core,” Arveschoug said. “We strongly believe that investment and vision around building the quality of our place are essential to retain and attract talent which is fundamental to our economic growth.”

LAST CHANCE to Register: Business Finance Training at Prospera

“This will change the way I manage my business.”

The Montana Department of Commerce announces grant funding for 3 coal-impacted communities

“These three Coal Board funded projects are vital for ensuring the health and safety of the residents of these coal-impacted areas. Additionally, this funding will help create economic benefits to keep these communities moving forward,” Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman said.

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