Montana Economic Development

Anxiety over federal funding for rural communities tops the agenda this week as the Montana Association of Counties gathers in Hamilton for its annual conference.

Anxiety over federal funding for rural communities tops the agenda this week as the Montana Association of Counties gathers in Hamilton for its annual conference.

“This Pinesdale project is a perfect example of how important state, local and federal partnerships are for Montana’s small communities,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “These funds will be used to help this community face a critical situation and ultimately protect the health and well being of its citizens.”

The goal at Rural Dynamics Inc. Consumer Credit Counseling Services is to help people become more economically sound by learning to earn money, keep it and grow it.

The national economy might not be so bright, but we’re holding our own in the Flathead. It helps to have a positive attitude.

“We have talked to a handful of companies primarily in the alternative energy arena who have indicated a very sincere interest in being located in the Hill County area and interest in being located in an industrial park.” Paul Tuss, executive director of Bear Paw Development

Prospera Business Network has changed its website domain name extension from “.com” to “.org”. The change is effective immediately and the former “.com” extension is no longer in use.

"We can ship parts out of Butte, Montana, as well as we can ship them out of New York, San Francisco …"

The GTA program provides financial assistance to develop new products or innovative ideas that enhance Montana’s agricultural industry.

The University of Montana Sustainable Campus Committee will host Montana’s National AFV Day Odyssey event from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 3 at University Center and Library Mall on campus