Montana Economic Development

Once again a call has gone out to form a coalition to insure that these proven and successful endeavors may
continue far beyond their sunset of 2010.

This details the impact on Montana based on a national report that outlines a green economic recovery program to strengthen the U.S. economy over the next two years and leave it in a better position for sustainable prosperity.

Council member Christine Kaufmann, a state Senate Democrat from Helena, said the council’s work will not serve the state well. She echoed a position expressed last month when 13 conservation groups that include the Sierra Club, Montana Audubon and the National Wildlife Federation wrote the EQC, urging it to "reconsider its underpowered package" that leaves industry with "no role or obligation in addressing the climate-change problem."

The Missoula International Airport will receive $485,000 to help support local air service as well as attract new air services.

"These projects represent the future of energy technology and community revitalization in Montana. The investments we make now will create opportunities down the road, and when those opportunities come knocking, we’ll be there to open the door."

“The Sherman Inn is one of the top private employers in Roosevelt County and an important part of the Wolf Point community,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “These funds will help keep this business and its employees going.”

For some reason he can’t explain, Robert Young couldn’t shake one front-page story he read in Indian Country Today. It reported that several more Native Americans had frozen to death in the 20-below winters of the American Plains.

Frozen to death inside their homes.

Montana West Economic Development and Flathead Area Young Professionals present Success in the New West, an educational and entertaining two-part event with top-ranked regional and national speakers who will focus on the future, current business trends and the local economy.

The goal, he said, is to find something unique and specific, that people can’t find at home and that will make them want to come to Helena.

The goal of the easement is to conserve open lands, the goal of the easement is to preserve the elements of a working farm or ranch.