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December 2009
In this issue
* Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
* Flathead Forecast Breakfast
* MWED Shooting for the SHOT Show
* Bite Fraud Before it Bites You!
* Creating a "Sticky" Message of Economic Development
* Other Developments
Calendar
Executive Committee Meeting
January 4, Noon
February 1, Noon
MWED Office
E2
January 26, Noon
FVCC, Arts and Technology Building
No Cost
Flathead Forecast
January 27, 7:30 am
FVCC, Arts and Technology Building
$15/ person
Board Meeting
February 17, Noon
Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell
about us
Our Mission: Montana West Economic Development will enhance the economic
base of Flathead County by identifying and supporting economic
opportunities that provide quality job growth, job retention, community
wealth and increasing wage rates.
Montana West Economic Development and the Flathead County Economic
Development Authority are a public/private partnership serving the
Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana.
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The staff of Montana West wishes all of our supporters, partners and
friends a joy-filled holiday season and the very best for the coming new
year.
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Flathead Forecast Breakfast
You are invited to the 8th Annual Flathead Forecast Breakfast.
Featuring:
Jim Kelley, Appraiser
Kelley Appraisal
The Impact of the Recession on the Flathead Real Estate Market
Dr, Brad Eldredge, Director
Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning
Flathead Valley Community College
The Labor Force Outlook for Flathead County
Marnie McCleary, Director of Housing
Community Action Partnership
Solution to Address Foreclosures and Workforce Housing
Flathead Valley Community College
Arts and Technology Bldg, Large Conference Room 139
January 27, 2010
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Tickets Price $15
Presented by:
Montana West Economic Development
Flathead Valley Community College
To purchase tickets or for more information contact:
Kim Morisaki, 257-7711 or
kim@dobusinessinmontana.com <mailto:kim@dobusinessinmontana.com>
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MWED Shooting for the SHOT Show
As part of an ongoing effort to identify and recruit businesses in
industries the suit NW Montana that will in return appreciate our unique
aspects, MWED staff and supporters will attend the annual Shot Show in
Las Vegas. Taking place January 19-22, the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor
Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most
comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the
shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier
exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor
apparel, optics, camping and related products and services.
The intention is to create interest in our state by highlighting our
pro-gun parts manufacturing, pro-hunting business climate that imposes
few licensing requirements on new businesses. Armed with marketing
materials developed by staff and Chris Hyatt, Northfork Strategies, and
the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
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Bite Fraud Before it Bites You!
In these tough economic times, the temptation to steal is on the rise.
The “Fraud Prevention for the Small Business Owner” seminar is being
offered by the local chapter of SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small
Business”. This seminar will give business owners information about
employment screening, background checks, accounting controls, protection
from employment lawsuits, fraud investigation, prosecution, and creating
a company culture that fosters honesty.
For a list of speakers and topics visit online: Fraud Prevention for
the Business Owner
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Cost of the one-day seminar is $89, which includes lunch and reference
materials. Cost for nonprofit organizations is $75.
Jan. 12, 2010
FVCC Arts & Technology Building
9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Registration is restricted to business owners, qualified managers, and
executive directors. To learn more about this seminar, call Jordonna
Dores at 837-3262. To register, call FVCC Continuing Education Center at
756-3832 or visit www.fvcc.edu/continuing-education
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Creating a "Sticky" Message of Economic Development
The newly formed Marketing Committee will meet over pastries and coffee
to discuss memorable and effective ways to advertise the Flathead,
recruit businesses, and promote the organization's programs and
resources. We will meet for "sticky" rolls on Wednesday, January 6 at
8:30 a.m. at Montana West's office.
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Other Developments
Montana West has an opening for a VP of Finance. The job description
can be viewed on our website
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Montana West has prepared three grant application requests for submittal
to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The project criteria
has to be government owned with the end result being job creation. Three
projects in Flathead County have been identified, researched and now
supported by Montana West and Flathead County Economic Development
Authority for the EDA submittal. The projects are acquisition and
development of a rail-served site, the reuse and sustainability of a
brownfield site, and infrastructure development at Glacier Int’l Airport
for a business park.
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