Economy
Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.
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Libby’s Farmers Market Gets a Boost Thanks to New Storage Equipment
- Local Champion:
- Libby Area Chamber of Commerce
- Date funded:
- May 1, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $4,892
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A Sunny Solution: Food Bank Uses Solar Power to Offset Lander Utility Costs
- Local Champion:
- Lander Care and Share Food Bank
- Date funded:
- April 21, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $10,000
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Taos Locals Gain Greater Access to Hands-On Art Experiences
- Local Champion:
- The Paseo Project
- Date funded:
- March 29, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $7,500
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New Fund Helps Lander Organizations Purchase Art for Community Events
- Local Champion:
- An individual
- Date funded:
- March 21, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $10,500
Solution
Libby Brings Jobseekers and Employers Together with a Winter Job Fair
- Local Champion:
- Kootenai Heritage Council
- Date funded:
- January 23, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $600
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Cortez Performers Build Connections at a Professional Conference
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Cultural Center
- Date funded:
- January 9, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $2,000
Solution
No More “What’s the Score?” with Lander’s New Scoreboard
- Local Champion:
- Lander LOBOS
- Date funded:
- November 30, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $8,000
Solution
Lander Creatives Bring Art in the Afternoon Back to Life
- Local Champion:
- Lander Art Center
- Date funded:
- October 24, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $4,875
Solution
Teddy Bears Made by Inmates Provide Comfort to Libby Kids and Money for Local Nonprofits
- Local Champion:
- Bears 'n Stuff
- Date funded:
- October 17, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $275
Solution
A Glow-In-The-Dark Art Installation Turns Cortez’s Sometimes Scary Alleys Into Must-Sees
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Rotary Club
- Date funded:
- October 11, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $9,005