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‘Place and Prosperity – How Cities Help Us to Connect and Innovate’ – Marrying Urban Identity and Economic Prosperity

For Fulton, “A fully realized city needs to contain all the benefits of an integrated urban existence: close proximity of its citizens to the fulfilment of their ordinary human needs, the ability to walk and bike everywhere, an efficient transit system and a rich tapestry of everyday urban life.”

Program helps provide funding for internet access in Montana’s rural areas

“Internet is the electricity of the 21st century. We just have to have it,” said Kathleen Williams, Montana USDA Rural Development director.

Economists’ midyear outlook forecasts changing growth trends in Montana

“The view out the rear-view mirror is fantastic – what a great year it’s been!” said BBER director Patrick Barkey. “What’s ahead is what the problem is – that’s what we’re worried about; we don’t see it as clearly.”

Montana – Things to Do – Places to Go – Where to Stay – Plan Your Trip and more….

Montana is the kind of place that, just at the mention of it, sparks curiosity and fuels adventure. They say it will stay with you forever. Discover miles of inspiration here, and find out for yourself.

Montana West Economic Development – August Business Bulletin

New job opportunities posted on the MWED Job Board:

Made in Montana Monthly August 2022

If it’s produced in Montana, it’s produced with pride.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte looks to simplify construction permitting process

Gianforte said in a news release he and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality worked with the Montana League of Cities and Towns on a simpler construction permitting process. They created a template contract to have city governments review public water supply plans for building projects.

‘Never seen it this bad’: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage

“I have never seen it this bad,” Dan Domenech, executive director of the School Superintendents Association, said of the teacher shortage. “Right now it’s number one on the list of issues that are concerning school districts … necessity is the mother of invention, and hard-pressed districts are going to have to come up with some solutions.”

South Dakota regulators OK ‘split’ of NorthWestern Energy

“NorthWestern’s public utility business in Montana will continue operating as NorthWestern Corporation, which also will become a separate, stand-alone, first-tier subsidiary underneath the new holding company,” Heim continued. “This holding company structure will provide NorthWestern’s public utility businesses in South Dakota and Nebraska separation and insulation from NorthWestern’s public utility business in Montana as well as its other business activities.”

BSED – Big Skies mean big opportunities for startups and investors in Montana

One of the key players behind the region’s pro-business climate is Big Sky Economic Development, or BSED, a public-private partnership whose mission is to sustain and grow Yellowstone County’s vibrant economy and outstanding quality of life. The organization does this by providing leadership and resources for business creation, expansion, retention, new business recruitment and community development.

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