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		<title>RCEDA to sell bonds for new GlaxoSmithKline R&amp;D unit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic September 7, 2010 by Jeff Schmerker 
The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority has received permission to embark on an ambitious expansion plan for its entrepreneurship center.
The organization will likely use $4.5 million in revenue bonds to build a 16,400-square-foot building adjacent to the current entrepreneurship center in Hamilton. The building will be home <a href="http://www.rceda.org/rceda-to-sell-bonds-for-new-glaxosmithkline-rd-unit/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/rceda-to-sell-bonds-for-new-glaxosmithkline-rd-unit/</link>
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		<title>Our Mission</title>
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The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) is a legal Port Authority entity under Montana Code, and a 501 (c)(3) non-profit designated organization.
The RCEDA will, either alone or in cooperation with others, enhance the Bitterroot Valley by securing funding for programs and facilities development from public and private sources.
RCEDA will support growth of existing companies <a href="http://www.rceda.org/mission/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/mission/</link>
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		<title>County modifies revolving loan program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic August 13, 2010 by Jeff Schmerker
Currently, the county&#8217;s $700,000 revolving loan fund administered by county commissioners and the economic development authority is meant for Ravalli County businesses only.
But what if, for example, a meat processing plant was proposed for Lolo &#8211; and Bitterroot ranchers were to be the main supplier?
County commissioners on Thursday <a href="http://www.rceda.org/county-modifies-revolving-loan-program/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/county-modifies-revolving-loan-program/</link>
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		<title>More business classes offered at Entrepreneurship Center</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In March of this year RCEDA started “building Bitterroot business” with its first session of Business Basics classes. The classes have been very popular and the RCEDA is suggesting people sign up for the August classes early to reserve a space.
The classes include a superior group of professionals including a local marketing expert, CPA, attorney, <a href="http://www.rceda.org/more-business-classes-at-entrepreneurship-center/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/more-business-classes-at-entrepreneurship-center/</link>
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		<title>Baucus talks economy at Hamilton stop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic July 7, 2010 by Jeff Schmerker 
Sen. Max Baucus told a group of county residents Tuesday that erasing federal government deficits would likely be done by balancing spending reductions with tax raises.
Additionally, Baucus told a group of about 40 gathered at the Ravalli County Entrepreneurship Center, he&#8217;d back a series of changes to <a href="http://www.rceda.org/baucus-talks-economy-at-hamilton-stop/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/baucus-talks-economy-at-hamilton-stop/</link>
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		<title>Lawmakers make stops in Hamilton</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic July 7, 2010 by Perry Backus 
Ravalli County residents will have a couple of opportunities to talk with Montana&#8217;s congressional delegation this week.
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus will hold a community meeting today in Hamilton to discuss economic development in the Bitterroot Valley.
On Thursday, Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg will host a general listening session <a href="http://www.rceda.org/lawmakers-make-stops-in-hamilton/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/lawmakers-make-stops-in-hamilton/</link>
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		<title>Popular business classes to continue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[April 7, 2010
The RCEDA has had a tremendous response to its Building Bitterroot Business classes held at the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center (REC).
&#8220;All the classes were about at capacity&#8221; reports John Schneeberger, REC Facility Director. &#8220;The surveys filled out by the participants were also very favorable.&#8221;
The Building Bitterroot Business classes were started in response to a <a href="http://www.rceda.org/popular-business-classes-to-continue/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/popular-business-classes-to-continue/</link>
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		<title>Fabrication and Stamping Company Receives Stamp of Approval</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Montana Manufacturing Center University Technical Assistance Program &#8211;
Forward Focus &#8211; www.mtmanufacturingcenter.com &#8211; Winter 2010
Key Points
Marketplace is changing; more expectations of recognized quality management systems to attract business.
Don’t go it alone; business resources are available to assist small business to reach crucial goals.
Overnight shipping services make doing business possible from rural America.
By Deborah Nash, MMEC 
Randy <a href="http://www.rceda.org/fabrication-and-stamping-company-receives-stamp-of-approval/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/fabrication-and-stamping-company-receives-stamp-of-approval/</link>
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		<title>Entrepreneurship Center holds grand opening</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bitterroot Star March 27, 2010 By Michael Howell
Although the doors of the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center have been open for a while a grand opening ceremony was held last week to celebrate the new facility.
The 10,000-square-foot facility, located north of Hamilton on Old Corvallis Road, was designed by local architect Lee Kierig and sits on four <a href="http://www.rceda.org/entrepreneurship-center-holds-grand-opening/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/entrepreneurship-center-holds-grand-opening/</link>
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		<title>Entrepreneurship Center officially opens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic January 26, 2010 by Jeff Schmerker 
Call it official — the Ravalli County Entrepreneurship Center is now open for business.
Officials, supporters and clients turned out last week to mark the occasion with speeches, tours and snacks.
Opening of the $3.4 million center marks the end of a multi-year effort to bring a small business <a href="http://www.rceda.org/entrepreneurship-center-officially-opens/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rceda.org/entrepreneurship-center-officially-opens/</link>
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