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MEDA October News

Here are a few highlights of what is in the newsletter:

How I Learned How to Say No With Confidence

For many people, saying no doesn’t come easy–but for effective leaders, it’s a critical skill.

Gov. Gianforte, Montana State Agencies Blast BLM Over Its American Prairie Reserve Bison Grazing Proposal

Gov. Gianforte wrote. “Any action that could threaten the stability of Montana’s livestock industry, its ability to market healthy products, or the strength of its socioeconomic fabric deserves to be fully vetted and analyzed in an honest, thorough manner.”

SBA recognition to help Early Stage Montana grow tech sector, expand reach

Jenni Graff, executive director of Early Stage Montana, said recognition by the SBA will include $50,000 to help the nonprofit expand its reach. The prizes are awarded to accelerator programs working with fledgling companies in areas of research and development, and STEM.

Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research

Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders, but it is taking on a new level of meaning and priority. Far from a soft approach it can drive significant business results.

MoFi President Receives Presidential Appointment  – Dave Glaser Will Serve on Community Development Advisory Board

The CDFI Fund’s mission is to expand economic opportunity for underserved people and communities by supporting the growth of community development lenders, investors and financial service providers. MoFi is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution operating across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon.

Kim Morisaki, new executive director of the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, tackles Flathead housing crunch with business expertise

The Northwest Montana Community Land Trust nonprofit has an inventory of 52 residential properties throughout Kalispell and sells the homes to low- and moderate-income families, while maintaining ownership of the land.

You’re not a leader if you’re not doing this one important thing

A managing director of creative agency Eleven reflects on her career and says, “Understanding that you don’t know everything, and you can learn from someone else, opens your eyes to so many growth opportunities and ways to advance, not only professionally, but personally.”

Code Girls United Free Online program is open for 4th to 8th grade Montana girls (starts first week of October, Monday class and a Wednesday class)

Code Girls United’s mission is to expand the future career opportunities of 4th – 8th grade girls in Montana through hands-on experiences in coding, technology, and business. By building skills and self-confidence, we are teaching young girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

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