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October MEDA Online News

Get information regarding changes in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development staff, and read the two FAQ’s regarding the fast approaching IEDC training.

Iceland leaders coming to Montana next month at Tester’s request. Iceland interested in state’s geothermal energy resources

Today Tester and his colleagues on the Senate Energy Committee heard expert testimony on the measure, which sets a goal for the U.S. to draw 20% of its energy from geothermal resources by the year 2030.

Urban Institute aims at Billings’ next step

The event at the downtown campus included participation by about 50 Billings business, civic and political leaders. Called a "smart communities" seminar, it was not only a brainstorming session but an opportunity to begin prioritizing issues that will help Billings thrive in the future, said Chuck Tooley, director of the Urban Institute.

Addressing the Coming Labor Shortage in Montana. (Hey folks, it’s already here!!!)

One source of outside labor is expatriates. Residents
of the state have left in search of better opportunities elsewhere.
As economic conditions improve in the state, it is
important that some of these individuals are recruited back
to Montana. Not only will these individuals provide a
source of labor, they will also bring new business ideas and
strategies to the state.

Panelists criticize Montana Governor’s energy plan. What did Stephen Colbert say on the Colbert Report?

“No one criticizes the governor except, maybe, for Stephen Colbert"

Glassy project – Missoula Federal Credit Union seeks recyclables to help construct new building

Residents of western Montana are careful with their environment, and the credit union feels it’s appropriate to make building decisions that reflect that care, she explained. The credit union’s president, Gary Clark, and its seven-member board of directors also feel it’s important to promote the health and well-being of their employees, she said.

Montana Independent Contractors and Their Social Security Numbers – Judge sides with piano tuner in privacy case

A man who tuned a hotel’s piano as a contractor and cited privacy in refusing to provide his Social Security number does not have to release it and must be paid, a judge has ruled.

Environmentalists blamed for collapse of proposed Glasgow, Montana wind farm

"Montana has a great wind resource, one of the best in the country. And the governor of Montana is an outspoken proponent of wind," said Gary Evans, chief executive of GreenHunter Energy, Inc. "But you can talk about this all you want. Business goes the place it’s easiest to do business."

Spika Welding and Manufacturing Inc. of Kolin, Montana wins military contract eyes expansion in Lewistown

Spika said the building he wants to construct near Lewistown would improve access for employees, and for the trucks that transport his products.

Montana World Trade Center September 2007 Newsletter

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