Ravalli Republic July 7, 2010 by Perry Backus

Ravalli County residents will have a couple of opportunities to talk with Montana’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 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Baucus’ meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Ravalli County Economic Development Office located at 274 Old Corvallis Road in Hamilton.
Julie Foster, executive director of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, said this will be Baucus’ first visit to the new office building since it opened its doors last November.

Baucus was instrumental in helping the center obtain a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Foster said.

“We’re excited to have him here,” she said.

The total cost of the new center – which is already full – was $3.2 million.

Baucus unveiled legislation this week to help small businesses access capital, stimulate investment in small businesses and promote entrepreneurship, said a press release from Baucus’ office. | MORE > link to full Ravalli Republic article |

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