Regional Economic Development
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GFDA Top Ten for 5-18-25
Get registered by May 30th for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Rural Retreat to get the early bird registration. The first ever IEDC Rural Retreat will be in North Central Montana June 23-25. Also, members of the Montana Economic Developer Association get a special discounted rate.
International Economic Development Council -IEDC- Rural Recharged: New Energy, New Possibilities – 6/23-25 – Great Falls, Montana
The 2025 Rural Economic Development Retreat, will bring together 400–500 rural economic development leaders, practitioners, innovators and policymakers in Great Falls, Montana.
Montana Innovation Uninterrupted SBIR/STTR Programs Continue to Propel Business Forward
For entrepreneurs and small businesses navigating these uncertain times, the message is clear: the SBIR and STTR programs are very much “open for business.”
MMEC – May 2025 Manufacturing News
For entrepreneurs and small businesses navigating these uncertain times, the message is clear: the SBIR and STTR programs are very much “open for business.” These programs represent ongoing opportunities to transform innovative ideas into reality, with substantial backing from federal agencies committed to fostering scientific and technological innovation.
Tax Bill Threatens Montana Nonprofits and Communities. Things are moving fast: Please Act Now
What you can do:
Together we can help Jefferson County, Montana grow
The BLDC, for example, recently worked with Highlands College of Montana Tech to develop a training curriculum for solar manufacturing and partnered with Missoula-based ClearSky Climate Solutions to identify and secure a suitable industrial site. Instead of asking “why,” Butte’s response to new ideas seems to be “how can we make this work?” That’s a powerful mindset – and one I believe Jefferson County is ready to embrace.