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35 Montanans Earn Global Trade Certificates from the Montana World Trade Center

Program participant Kitch Walker, president of Ripple Marketing, which recently launched Flat Earth Imports, said, “The certification program is invaluable for new and growing businesses embracing the challenges and opportunities of doing business in an international business environment. The program greatly expands your global business knowledge and skills. Plus, the certification program fosters and supports public and private sector relationships that will last well beyond the program’s agenda.”

Discussion set for Dec. 3, on community priorities in Eureka, Montana. Follow up to MEDA Resource Team Analysis

The purpose of the Dec. 3 follow-up is to set community priorities, and as many people from throughout the valley as possible are encouraged to attend, McIntyre said.

SkiMovieMusic.com welcomes RiderTunes.com to increase the availability of ski and snowboard soundtracks.

“People like using the site so they tell their friends and then help us add more soundtracks,” Lakes said. “It’s a great cycle that benefits everyone.”

MEDA November 2007 Newsletter

http://www.medamembers.org/November2007.html

Boards in Billings get guidance on economic development conflicts

"Absolutely, I have never seen anybody do anything unethical," Ostlund said. "Quite honestly, I believe everybody on that board is committed to the greater good of our community, and I hold them in the highest regard."

Climate change hits close to home

“Missoula snowfall is down 22.7 inches from what it was 50 years ago,” Running said. “It implies that in 50 years, we won’t get any snowfall in Missoula at all.”

Finding economic strengths in the Flathead. Mike Strotheide, the new president and chief executive officer of Montana West Economic Development sees great promise in valley progress

“Economic development is hugely competitive. The world, as you know, is getting flatter by the day,” Mike Strotheide said. “Our competition is not just the next state over. It’s several countries over.”

Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF) Program Funding Available for local governments to create new qualifying jobs for Montana residents.

The Montana Department of Commerce, BSTF Program will accept applications through December 31, 2007 to be considered in the next quarterly application cycle.

Education ‘exports’

In Montana, higher education amounted to a $20 million export in the last academic year, according to NAFSA: The Association of International Educators.

New Bozeman, Montana Based Online Store "Outdoor Gift Works" Ready for Cyber Monday

Their mission is to provide a unique collection of items that connect with both the active and meditative sides of outdoor experiences.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.