Montana Economic Development

In economic development circles these days, Rich Florida clearly is the thinker du jour. His book, The Rise of the Creative Class, generates mucho buzz. His speaking engagement at the Seawell Ballroom on Friday was…

The goal of this newsletter is to inform and connect with folks interested in Montana’s economy. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone interested in economic development or have them contact my office…

Mobilize, analyze, catalyze, and realize how economic clusters can change your region An interactive satellite telecast with Dr. David Sampson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Satellite telecast agenda: Welcome and introductions: Doris McMillon,…

Big Sky EDA needs your help in identifying both out-of-town business owners and individual job seekers to invite them to attend a special event at the historic Billings Depot during Christmas week. The two-part Montana…

We are sorry to inform you that Desiree Taggart passed away late yesterday afternoon. We have lost not only a wonderful co-worker, but we have lost a true friend. We will all miss her greatly….

I’m writing to see if you can assist me in finding writers who may be interested in contributing to a new project I’m developing entitled The Lewis and Clark Trail. I’m looking for writers in…

For the fourth year, the Montana Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission is offering grants to qualified nonprofit organizations undertaking projects related to the state’s commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery’s expedition…

Announcing The Fall 2002 newsletter, Creating Economic Opportunities is now available on the Web. The featured article is titled Community Economic Development for the 21st Century by Darling and Peterson. http://www.agecon.ksu.edu/ddarling then go to the…

Blackfeet, Cut Bank health care community working on feasibility study CUT BANK — The Blackfeet Tribe and the Cut Bank medical community are doing a feasibility study on a $50 million to $100 million Blackfeet-owned…

The State Asset Development Report Card is a groundbreaking tool that captures the most up-to-date data available on asset distribution and policy for each of the 50 states. The Report Card provides rich new data…