Montana Economic Development

With an unemployment rate of 80 to 90 percent, economic development is a critical concern to Robinson. But he knows that without a sound foundation, true economic health will not come to the Northern Cheyenne people.

One can’t help but wonder what a program like Innovate might produce in Missoula, Montana.

Like most small cities in Montana, Hamilton has always had various marketing efforts to promote the city, it’s attractions and services. Those range from the beauty of the Bitterroot Mountains, to activities along the river and a thriving, and historic downtown.

During the state’s first-ever Action Institute for Montana conference, held in Lewistown this week, representatives from a number of Montana communities learned how to facilitate growth in a healthy and economically beneficial way.

"Tony’s a great candidate because he’s focused on good-paying jobs and he’s dedicated to public service," said Baucus. "Tony knows how important it is to be proactive about economic development and I hope the President moves forward quickly on his appointment."

"’Steve, it’s all about the workforce,’" Arveschoug said, quoting Nelson. "’I need to make sure I have the best people that I can get working at the Northern Hotel. Anything you can do to help us have a quality workforce is the key to success of the Northern.’"

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The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana is a three-year family medicine program sponsored by The University of Montana and affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network.

"You think about the name Yellowstone and there’s no place in the world that has that cachet," he said. "And tie that in with the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48, 17 museums along the way … it’s an absolute jewel of an opportunity to create a recreation area."

Commissioners set four long-term priorities: encouraging downtown development, implementing the city’s economic development plan, addressing infrastructure maintenance and developing a water resource plan. Three of those ideas were carry-overs from last year’s list. The water resource plan is new.