Montana Economic Development

On March 7, Gov Schweitzer had a very interesting talk with Charlie Rose. Montana can be very proud of our Governor and his message in this discussion.

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The Montana Department of Agriculture is offering paid
internships in several programs this summer for students who have
completed two years of college course work.

"Historically Montana has been an agricultural exporting state," said
Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly. "Today we face the challenge of growing
our rural communities to reduce the exportation of our workforce."

People need to create constituencies for action by pressuring politicians, as well, and innovative technologies can help greatly. He’s a strong proponent of geothermal power, which he said doesn’t have to be undertaken in unique places like Yellowstone National Park. Clean coal technology also holds promise, as does reforesting the tropics as carbon traps, though he agreed that poses many social challenges.

"We’re talking about changing the way people relate to the Earth and we’re talking about changing the way people relate to each other," he said.

The two men will join others previously announced to attend the summit, including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Microsoft Founder Bill Gates. Gates will address the conference via satellite.

All of the programs in jeopardy contribute to the fabric of a strong economic development program effort for the State.

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The visit also resulted in a cooperative agreement with an Italian university and possible new business for several Montana companies.

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