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Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 10-23-22

7) Great Falls entrepreneurs met at MT Pints for a Business Pitch event hosted by GFDA. Business Pitch is fun, informal and open to anyone interested in sharing their business idea or project. Follow our Facebook page for details on future Business Pitch events or contact Tony at 406-750-2099.  

Growing Roots Early Learning Center Launches in Kalispell

Immanuel Lutheran Communities opened a licensed childcare center earlier this month to help meet the high demand while adding another benefit to recruit and retain employees for the assisted living facility

MEDA Upcoming Events: Fall Conference and More

Lunch and Learn with Tash Wisemiller: Community Revitalization Programs

October 26, 2022 | 11am

FCC Denies Broadband Data-Confidentiality Requests

Regulator shoots down dozens of petitions as unjustified

Senator Jon Tester Secures $2 Million to Strengthen Montana Food Systems

“Food security is national security—and with consolidation in the food industry at an all-time high, it’s critical that we strengthen our local systems to ensure that all Montanans have reliable access to healthy foods,” said Tester. “The closer the consumer is to the producer, the better the food will taste, and the healthier it will be. By cutting out middlemen and investing in local food systems, Montana’s producers will benefit from better margins, and consumers will receive high quality food at more affordable prices.”

US awards $2.8B in grants for EV batteries in 12 states including North Dakota

Even as Granholm and other officials tout success in boosting the U.S. EV industry, automakers are warning that the vast majority of EV purchases won’t qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit.

The Montana Department of Commerce announces grant funding for 3 coal-impacted communities

“These three Coal Board funded projects are vital for ensuring the health and safety of the residents of these coal-impacted areas. Additionally, this funding will help create economic benefits to keep these communities moving forward,” Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman said.

Will Holland Lake become the next Big Sky?

Thousands of people are raising objections to a controversial plan to expand Holland Lake Lodge, especially after the U.S. Forest Service admits it made errors at the beginning of the process.

CBS Sunday Morning – The movement to expand Idaho’s border into Oregon

In a state dominated by progressive politics, some residents in rural Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their counties become part of Idaho, a more conservative state that more closely aligns with their values.

Nonprofits Work to Build Partnership with Kalispell to Find Housing Solutions

Leaders from CAPNM presented their challenges to the city council at an Oct. 10 work session with hopes to build a better rapport with officials to produce more low-income housing

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