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Welcome to the June Edition of Biowire
This month, our Executive Director Cassandra Sunell traveled with a Montana delegation to the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, representing Montana’s bioscience sector in key global conversations about research, innovation, and international collaboration.
Thank you for making the trip to Great Falls, Montana for the first-ever IEDC Rural Retreat.
Those packed agendas didn’t leave much for “independent study” of our fair city. Maybe you’re staying after the conference (just like we suggested) or maybe you’ve got plans for a return trip; We’ve curated a list of things you might have done, should have done, or could do. It matters not to us which is which, we just want to see you again soon friends!
GFDA Top Ten for 6-29-25 – Congratulations to GFDA for Hosting an Exceptional International Rural Retreat
We hosted 400 community economic developers from across the U.S., Canada and beyond for the International Economic Development Council’s first ever Rural Retreat. These leaders participated in immersive experiences in Great Falls ands rural and tribal communities throughout the region. Thank you to the many partners and sponsors who helped make the event a great success! See KRTV and KFBB.
Sphere Entertainment Co. Acquires AED Product Development to Drive Innovation in Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology
MPQA is excited to congratulate AED Product Development led by MPQA board member Bryan Robertus as they have been acquired by Sphere Entertainment Co.
Poplar, Montana Based West Electronics Keeps Gaining Respect At National Level During Its 50th Year
Although many people might not even know the nationally respected West Electronics is located in Poplar, the Fort Peck Tribes’ company is celebrating its 50th year of existence this year. Rodney Miller of Fort Peck Tribes Economic Development acknowledges the longevity and achievements of West Electronics. “In economic development, we don’t celebrate our successes enough. This is a great one,” Miller said of West Electronics. “It’s basically the best kept secret in America.”
Pat Williams, who safeguarded arts funding in Congress, dies at 87 – Washington Post
“People have come to believe their elected officials and their candidates are not the real McCoy,” he told the Times in 1996. “They’re not authentic, they’re scripted, talking according to the polls, voting according to next November.” He added, “It’s cancerous to our system.”