Regional Economic Development

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The Other Side of the North Dakota Oil Boom: Evictions

Research into Williams County’s fracking industry shows how a commodity boom can accelerate the number of people losing their homes. 

Grants for Small Towns and Rural Areas Focus on Enhancing Civic Life

A new philanthropic organization will roll out $10 million in grants to rural communities and small towns in 2024, funding projects aimed at enhancing civic participation.

Save the Date: 2024 Montana Downtown & Main Street Conference – 10/23-25 – Bozeman, Livingston

The annual Montana Downtown & Main Street Conference is open to Main Street and downtown district promoters, elected officials, city staff and planners, architects, engineers, property owners, business owners, chambers of commerce and anyone interested in promoting and revitalizing downtowns and Main Streets.

Nation’s ‘largest’ rail investment entices Montana passenger rail advocates

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday made $2.4 billion available to help local railroads modernize both freight and passenger rail infrastructure, and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority may consider several projects.

Senator Jon Tester Secures Nearly $7 Million to Bring High Speed Internet to Underserved Communities in Montana

Tester worked with five Republicans and four Democrats to negotiate the IIJA and was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote for the bill.

Accepting Applications: Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program

The Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program creates a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and local economic development organizations (EDOs). It will award funding to EDOs to create new or support existing revolving loan fund programs that help businesses in local economies across Montana.

Cameron Yarbrough Coached Reddit, Twitch Founders. How He Gets Behind the Founder Facade

Yarbrough became a sought-after founder coach before launching his own venture. Here’s what he learned.

Want a 32-hour workweek? Give workers more power.

German labor history has some tips on how the US could reduce its workweek.

Salary Surge: In-Person Jobs Are Paying Almost 40 Percent More Than Last Year

New data shows that salaries for in-person roles are growing as employers try to compete with hybrid and remote offerings.

How to master the art of small talk

A guide to having actually interesting conversations with strangers.

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