Montana Economic Development

The letter below was sent Tuesday, July 23, 2002 to each of the Montana Certified Communities Lead Development Organizations regarding the potential loss of funding during the upcoming Special Session of the Legislature. MEDA’s Board…

A Missoula legislator has proposed a bill to chop a major portion of the money that helps pay for the governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. By CHARLES S. JOHNSON, IR State Bureau – Rep. Rosie…

The IT Open, an event held in Williston, ND to showcase the technology and business opportunities available in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, concluded July 17. It was a huge success, and as a…

With more than $100,000 in investment from both public and private entities, the long-awaited Area Economic Adjustment Strategy for Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson and Meagher counties is in. Helena IR “I think it exceeded…

NGA provides governors with the tools for structuring economic development policies to help make business clusters more innovative and competitive. Contact: Paul Kalomiris Economic and Technology Policy Studies Contact: Philip Psilos Economic and Technology Policy…

NGA explores the changing global environment for state trade and investment promotion. Globalization requires that all companies develop cooperative business networks and more sophisticated strategies in the global marketplace. Contact: Paul Kalomiris Economic and Technology…

Today’s state leaders face two economic challenges: to maintain national leadership in job and wealth creation and to compete successfully in a global economy. The key to both of these goals is innovative capacity. A…

This report describes state policies and programs that help build the workforce needed for today’s jobs and business leadership. Contact: Martin Simon Employment & Social Services Policy Studies This report describes state policies and programs…

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a meeting July 31 to get public input for the design and implementation of the new Agricultural Innovation Center Demonstration Program. Created…

At the dawn of the 21st century, Americans are inventing a New Economy. Yesterday’s industrial order is giving way to a more complex, dynamic and dispersed economy shaped by information technologies, global markets and new…