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You can help guide Montana’s economic future-Join Today As you no doubt know, the MEDA Summer Conference was held this past Tuesday and Wednesday, in Helena. It was hot, it was packed, but it was worth it to finally be able to network face-to-face. A complete conference summary will be available soon. Thanks to everyone who participated whether via zoom or in person. |
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Legislative Council assigned TIC the following study: HJ 10 – Study of Autonomous Vehicle use in Montana Legislative Council assigned the LGIC the following studies: - HJ 30 – Study of county water and/or sewer districts
- SJ 13 – Study of prevailing wage laws
- SJ 23 – Study on allowing public notice via certain electronic publications
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2023 Montana Legislature and Politics- The Future Of Autonomous Vehicles: Product Or Service?
The big question about the evolution of car transportation is whether in the future, we will continue to buy and own vehicles, or simply hire them as and when we need them? - Montana is melting and its politicians refuse to do anything about it
It’s almost impossible to believe, but while Montanans are melting in record-high, triple-digit temperatures in June, mining and burning more coal as well as drilling and burning more oil and gas continues to be recklessly promoted by our politicians who are apparently blind to the severe drought, blistering temperatures, and insect infestations as the climate-destroying cycle of fossil-fuel production and consumption continues. - Montana at high risk as feral swine population continues to grow
While the country records over six million feral swine, Montana is seeing an uptick along the high-line. - Planning for New Mobilities: Preparing for Innovative Transportation Technologies and Services
New mobilities—emerging transportation technologies and services—have tantalizing potential. They allow people to scoot, ride, and fly like never before. However, they can also impose surprising problems. How should communities prepare? - Western Governors’ Association – Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative Special Report
The Special Report of the Initiative contains targeted recommendations on federal policy issues that affect public and private investments in EV infrastructure across the West. - Georgia DOT, Partners Build Upon Connected Vehicle Project – Autonomous Vehicle Foundation
A vehicle-to-everything project deployed on The Ray, a highway technology testbed in rural Georgia, will add roadside communication units and in-vehicle technology to improve communications and highway safety. - How a dedicated agility office can make a difference
Companies serious about change should create a dedicated agile transformation office to guide operational modifications and provide targeted coaching, says this McKinsey analysis. This article outlines the structure, goals and responsibilities of such an office. - Montana Legislature – Local Government Interim Committee -Tuesday, July 13th at 9:30 a.m. – State Capitol Room 137 – Helena
Legislative Council assigned the LGIC the following studies: HJ 30 – Study of county water and/or sewer districts
SJ 13 – Study of prevailing wage laws
SJ 23 – Study on allowing public notice via certain electronic publications - Transportation Interim Committee -Monday July 12th at 9:00 a.m. – State Capitol Room 137 – Helena
Legislative Council assigned TIC the following study: HJ 10 – Study of Autonomous Vehicle use in Montana
Come Home Montana- Montana Career Opportunity – Economic Development Director – Beartooth RC&D
Beartooth RC&D is hiring an Economic Development Director. Full‐time Salary position ($46,000-$52,000) DOE with a full benefit package, including health insurance stipend and contribution to IRA retirement plan, paid holidays and sick leave, and flexible office hours. More details and application here. - RFP Notice – Food and Ag Center regional food study – Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) of northeast Montana
Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) of northeast Montana, with funding in part through NoKidHungry and Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, and in collaboration with the Montana Food and Ag Development Center, is soliciting proposals to conduct a regional food study to examine the current food system (identify opportunities and weaknesses) to promote and support equitable… - Montana Career Opportunity – Senior Land Acquisition Manager – American Prairie Reserve
Join one of the most exciting and ambitious conservation projects in the world while directly supporting our mission to create a vast refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America’s heritage. BLM gives initial OK to American Prairie Reserve’s bison grazing permit - Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Yellowstone Historic Center
The Executive Director [ED] is the chief executive officer of the Yellowstone Historic Center [YHC], a nonprofit organization located in West Yellowstone, Montana. In partnership with the Town of West Yellowstone, the YHC manages the West Yellowstone Historic District, which is comprised of The Museum of the Yellowstone, the Union Pacific Dining Lodge, and associated… - Montana Career Opportunity – Food and Agriculture Business Specialist – Independent Contractor – Prospera
Prospera Business Network is the leading non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and communities. Prospera is formally designated Gallatin and Park County’s Certified Regional Development Corporation (CRDC), and is home to the Montana…
Montana Department of CommerceBig Sky Economic DevelopmentProspera Business NetworkMEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association- Please Support the Capital for Cooperatives Act
The Capital for Cooperatives Act would require SBA to change regulations on loan guarantees made to co-ops to ensure that risk is adequately mitigated, without requiring a personal or entity guarantee from borrowers. - Your story is interesting, but only if you tell it
“I call storytelling ‘the leader’s superpower’ because telling a story is more engaging, inspiring and motivating than anything else you can say,” - Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) July Online News
As you no doubt know, the MEDA Summer Conference was held this past Tuesday and Wednesday, in Helena. It was hot, it was packed, but it was worth it to finally be able to network face-to-face. A complete conference summary will be available soon. Thanks to everyone who participated whether via zoom or in person. - Join the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Foundation in Big Sky, Montana from August 15-19, 2021 Virtually and In Person
The 2021 Summit promises robust in-person and virtual content and networking opportunities which will allow our in-person attendees to enjoy all that Big Sky has to offer as well as the opportunity to reach a broader audience virtually throughout the region and as far away as Ottawa and Washington, D.C. - Does your local jurisdiction have questions about what they can spend ARPA funds on? National League of Cities Frequently Asked Questions
NLC has identified your frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grants. These answers will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Next Generation Broadband in MontanaHousingFunding and Building your BusinessRegional Economic DevelopmentCome Home IdahoCome Home Wyoming21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”Tell Us SomethingOregon BusinessMiscellaneous Ramblings- Electric Jets, Buried Trash And Controlled Ownership. Welcome To Marc Lore’s ‘City Of The Future.’
“One of the primary motivators here to do this was . . . testing a new model for society,” says Lore, 50. “What we’re calling ‘equitism,’ which is capitalism reimagined.” He adds: “It won’t look like The Jetsons. It’ll look like a real city.” He envisions a cross between New York City, Tokyo and Stockholm, leveraging each location’s efficiency, diversity and environmentalism, respectively.
Transportation- How Bad Transit Encourages Car Ownership
“Imagine if access to parks and lakes weren’t limited to those who can afford to buy, maintain, and park their cars. That could go far in improving access for exploited, poor communities who are disproportionately harmed by highway pollution.” - Flying car completes 35-minute test flight between cities
The AirCar Prototype 1 is powered by a 160 horsepower BMW engine, and comes equipped with a fixed propeller. It transforms from aircraft to road vehicle in less than three minutes.
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