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Montana’s “Golden Triangle” is getting national recognition thanks to Sen. Jon Tester’s new book – Grounded – “A Senator’s Lessons on Winning Back Rural America”

To some, the town of Big Sandy may not seem like much more than a couple of grain elevators along an empty stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere – but that middle of nowhere is actually what is known as Montana’s Golden Triangle and now, thanks to a description from a Big Sandy native, the New York Times is taking notice.

Liberal trailblazers are falling like dominoes in Seattle — for not trailblazing enough

With the news Monday that Mayor Jenny Durkan will be yet another one-term leader for the city, and that schools Superintendent Denise Juneau is out after just one term of her own, the city’s core public institutions are facing upheaval and vacuums of leadership at maybe the worst possible time.

Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) 2021 Legislative Priorities and Principles

As the State’s lead economic development agency, MEDA comprises more than 225 economic development practitioners and partners serving as leaders dedicated to building Montana’s economy.  MEDA members strive to improve the State’s economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and through the empowerment and diversification of our State’s economic base. 

These are the 3 skills you need to succeed in 2021

If you’re looking to advance your career this year, the executive director of Harvard Business School Online suggests you hone your skills in these key areas.

Startup, Nonprofit Team Up on Hybrid Public Meeting Software

A blog post last month on People Speak’s website announced the integrated platform is available to the broader public. Speaking for the city of Lakewood, Parker said hybrid-style remote meetings are the future for them and possibly every city in a matter of years.

Book Review: Grounded – “A Senator’s Lessons on Winning Back Rural America” by Senator Jon Tester

Senator Tester’s memoir could become a helpful roadmap for coastal Democrats fighting for rural votes. The question is: will they pick it up and read it?

Today’s TED Talk – 6 essential lessons for women leaders

In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences as women leaders in positions of global power — and share six standout lessons on what it takes to lead and build solidarity in the face of gender bias and stereotypes.

Kalispell’s Scott Osterman Tabbed to Lead Commerce Department

Gov. Greg Gianforte on Jan. 11 announced his choice of Scott Osterman as head of the Montana Department of Commerce, citing the Kalispell business executive’s experience in high-tech manufacturing, including at the Flathead Valley’s Applied Materials, as key bona fides qualifying him for the top cabinet position.

University of Montana Institute Selects First Cohort of Baucus Leaders for Montana

Students chosen for Baucus Leaders Montana will have the opportunity to make a difference as they participate in project-based learning with offices throughout the state in the summer of 2021.

MEDA 2021 Legislative Policy Statements and Priorities

As we begin the second week of Montana’s 67th Legislative Session,  please find links below to MEDA’s Policy Statement as well as MEDA Legislative Priorities.  These are living documents and will change as Montana’s economic needs change.