Montana Economic Development

Talking to the governor early in the year, rather than waiting until the end of the year when the governor’s budget is ready to go to the 2009 Legislature, is one strategy suggested to the Board of Regents by its task force on the problem of hiring and keeping good employees.

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The EARC is currently working on forming a capital campaign committee to be in charge of the entire process for the area.

"We can aggressively go after state convention and sports tournaments (that) we haven’t been able to recruit in the past."

Gov. Brian Schweitzer wants his car to cook his dinner.

“For Montana, this is not just an educational issue, it’s an economic one,” Kelly said. “The big need in Montana is to create more demand in its employment sector for high-skilled employees.

Her case brings home a debate in rural America: Is reliable cell phone service a luxury or an entitlement of 21st century life?

“This group has become the core of the most knowledgeable people in the region on global trade” said Arnie Sherman, director of The University of Montana-based MWTC.

“No matter where you live in Missoula, everybody in the community has a healthy interest in a vibrant downtown,” said Linda McCarthy, executive director of the Missoula Downtown Association.

The competitiveness index is based on 42 indicators that evaluate government and fiscal policy, security, infrastructure, human resources, technology, business incubation, openness and environmental policy.