Montana Economic Development

Also, builders who make affordable housing should hook up with energy-conservation folks, to ensure that new housing is well-insulated and uses as little energy as possible, Colton said.

‘‘Agricultural land in CRP can benefit the ecology, economy, and aesthetics of the community.”

The reality is that a growth policy is only as good as its implementation, i.e., the proof is in the pudding

Montana’s economy looks good for the next couple of years, an annual gathering of researchers and business experts concluded in Missoula on Friday.

The link below will take you to the minutes of the last meeting of the Board of Directors of Beartooth RC&D Area, Inc. There was a great turnout and participation. The new meeting facility seemed…

Three business development programs administered by the Big Sky Economic Development Authority were allocated almost $900,000 in a federal spending bill awaiting President Bush’s signature. "This federal appropriation allows us to have a good base…

Like other Montana cities, Helena is becoming a regional economic hub, Smith said.

David Gibson, who heads up the office, said Monday that Democrats and Republicans alike provided good support during the 2003 Legislature for initiatives like worker training and boosting local economic-development groups.

The program assists agriculturalists in various ways, such as helping farmers conserve water, soil or help them diversify. The program also provides technical assistance to farmers looking to diversify crops or help entrepreneurs learn how to become certified in organic farming or raising certified organic beef.

Mercer is indeed interested in shaking up the academe, making it a bigger and more active part of the Montana scene. But if it works, and university system involvement does help get Montana’s economy moving, one of the biggest beneficiaries will be the university system itself.