Montana Economic Development

With the addition of new staff we are able to resume some of the tasks that help you stay in touch with Beartooth’s activities. The following is a link to our April newsletter. http://www.beartooth.org/April%202004.pdf Thanks…

Montana’s state and local tax burden of 9.8 percent marked the 19th time in the past 35 years that the rate has been lower than the national average.

By next year, area farmers could have the opportunity to receive an extra check for planting crops based on the amount of oxygen their crops produce.

"Montana is perceived as that safe destination, very family-oriented," said Betsy Baumgart, head of the state tourism office. "You can come, you can camp, you can get back to nature."

“This conference will help entrepreneurs find the strategies, tactics and tools to turn their ideas and innovations into thriving new businesses,”

The Growth Through Agriculture program provides investments to enhance
the
marketing of innovative Montana agricultural products and services,"

This is just one of the excellent stories in this quarter’s Western Montana InBusiness that focuses on "The Tourism Picture- How tourists are helping redraw Montana’s economy". – Russ

The 20th annual Mansfield Center Conference, titled "Plunging into the Sea: The Complex Face of Globalization In China" is set for April 18 to 20 at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center on the University of Montana-Missoula campus.

"We want to hear what the community wants, what the community needs and we’re here to offer possible solutions," said Angela DeYoung, a team member and marketing specialists for the state Department of Agriculture.

"Agriculture and tourism annually bring $4 billion to Montana, and the
international markets for both of these industries are very
significant,"
Governor Martz said. "Coordinating two missions simultaneously has been
a
challenge, but is the most economical way to accomplish the state’s
important objectives."