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The Montana World Affairs Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global understanding and awareness in Montana’s communities and classrooms.

The Big Synch: Energy, New Era Economy and Innovation – Missoula – 3/26 – The Keep

We hope you can join us for this special dinner and discussion with journalist and founder of Concept Elemental Jennifer Warren.

Montana Economic Developers Association 2025 Spring Conference – 4/22-24 – Livingston, Montana

We are excited to invite you to MEDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, taking place on April 22-24, 2025 in Livingston, MT. This important event will include the election of new board members and feature a larger variety of engaging breakout sessions designed to inspire and inform. 

More than a thousand rally and march in Missoula for public lands, fired workers – Missoula Resists

“They say this is about efficiency. This is not about government efficiency at all, so let’s unpack what this is about,” Stone-Manning said, referencing firings made by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person. “As they gut our land-management agencies — the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service — they gut these agencies, they’re going to say, ‘Oh my gosh, we can’t manage these public lands, we have to sell them off.’

Missoula Resists

This Missoula Resists group is a coordinating body for like-minded people in the Missoula area who want to make a difference.

Tariffs to Have Broad Impacts on Northwest Montana Industries – FYI, Montana is the state that is ranked # 1 as the most vulnerable from the tariffs that have been imposed by executive order:

Economists and industry leaders say the levies will have lasting effects on everything from crop to gasoline prices as trade disputes continue and uncertainty looms

Why empathy is essential for workplace success

Simple acts of empathy can build stronger, more resilient teams and a happier workplace

Atlanta Fed shock sounds ‘Trumpcession’ warning

The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model estimate for annualized growth in the current quarter was a stunning -2.8% on Monday, down from +2.3% last week. A month ago the model showed that growth in the January-March period was tracking close to +4.0%.

For Many of America’s Aging Workers, ‘Retirement Is a Distant Dream’ – Time Magazine

Half of babies born in the U.S. in 2007 are projected to live to 103, according to the World Economic Forum.

Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell!

Today’s world is disturbing to say the least. Here’s a way to escape with a meditative way to clear your brain of all that’s going on. It’s fishy but very addictive in a good way. It may help make you life calmer and more enjoyable and peaceful.

Registration open for May 13 annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference in Bozeman, Montana

An annual conference focused on professional development and networking opportunities for women is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, at Montana State University.