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    <title>Montana Economic Developers Association upcoming events</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>2026 Fall Conference (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Registration is now open for the 2026 MEDA Fall Conference!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="413"&gt;Join us in &lt;strong data-start="76" data-end="95"&gt;Sidney, Montana&lt;/strong&gt;, for two days of networking, collaboration, professional development, and engaging discussions focused on strengthening economic development across Montana. Connect with colleagues, community leaders, and industry partners while exploring innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and building valuable relationships.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="415" data-end="614"&gt;The conference will also feature the &lt;strong data-start="452" data-end="476"&gt;MEDA Awards Ceremony&lt;/strong&gt;, recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and projects making a significant impact on economic development throughout Montana.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="415" data-end="614"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nominations are still open!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="415" data-end="614"&gt;To submit a nomination for&amp;nbsp;The Anthony J. Preite Champion of Economic Development Award, The Bailey Award, the Community Leader Award, and The Emerging Economic Leader Award. &lt;a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C98YBBV" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click Here!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="415" data-end="614"&gt;To submit an Impact Award Nomination, &lt;a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C9HK8HT" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click Here!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="616" data-end="1006"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="616" data-end="682"&gt;The hotel room block is now open.&lt;/strong&gt; MEDA has secured a room block at the &lt;strong data-start="720" data-end="764"&gt;Best Western Golden Prairie Inn &amp;amp; Suites&lt;/strong&gt;, located at 820 S Central Avenue, Sidney, MT 59270. To reserve a room, please call &lt;strong data-start="848" data-end="866"&gt;(406) 433-4560&lt;/strong&gt; and mention the MEDA room block. The room block will remain available through &lt;strong data-start="961" data-end="982"&gt;September 1, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, or until it is filled.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1008" data-end="1066"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1008" data-end="1066"&gt;Agenda and speaker information will be announced soon.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1068" data-end="1236" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;We look forward to welcoming you to Sidney and sharing another great conference with Montana's Economic Development community. Register today and make plans to join us!&lt;/p&gt;

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