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Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation Newsletter

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Montana Gov. Schweitzer battles creation of special tax district

Fallon County wants to create an unusually large district that includes the county’s oil field, and proposes to use revenue to build up a section of Baker to entice oil-field service companies and perhaps other businesses — or even an oil-processing plant — in the future.

Kalispell residents say "Give us affordable housing"

And at least 50 percent of the responses from renters said they are interested in programs to help them buy homes.

Montana tribes mull tourism marketing strategies

For the hundreds of thousands of overseas travelers who visited tribal communities around the United States in 2006, powwows have long been a favorite attraction but even powwows fall behind tourists’ top demands once they arrive in a tribal community.

Montana looks at worker shortage. Retirements add to the challenge.

"I just need someone to show up and work!"

Request For Proposal – Montana Indian Business Alliance – Web Site Development and Maintenance

Proposals received after 12:00 pm/noon MT, January 18, 2008 will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

35 Montanans Earn Global Trade Certificates from the Montana World Trade Center

Program participant Kitch Walker, president of Ripple Marketing, which recently launched Flat Earth Imports, said, “The certification program is invaluable for new and growing businesses embracing the challenges and opportunities of doing business in an international business environment. The program greatly expands your global business knowledge and skills. Plus, the certification program fosters and supports public and private sector relationships that will last well beyond the program’s agenda.”

Discussion set for Dec. 3, on community priorities in Eureka, Montana. Follow up to MEDA Resource Team Analysis

The purpose of the Dec. 3 follow-up is to set community priorities, and as many people from throughout the valley as possible are encouraged to attend, McIntyre said.

MEDA November 2007 Newsletter

http://www.medamembers.org/November2007.html

Boards in Billings get guidance on economic development conflicts

"Absolutely, I have never seen anybody do anything unethical," Ostlund said. "Quite honestly, I believe everybody on that board is committed to the greater good of our community, and I hold them in the highest regard."