Input wanted on economic issues

Tourism, encouraging business innovation, housing and coordinating health care were among the top priorities selected during a recent Economic Recovery meeting hosted by Headwaters Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development Area Inc.

The series of meetings, held Dec. 1 in Jefferson County and followed by the same in Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Granite, Madison, Anaconda-Deer Lodge and Powell counties, are designed to provide input for an addendum to the 2017 Southwestern Montana Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The addendum, to be completed next year, is designed to assess and mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19.

Jefferson County residents are now invited to comment on the strategy on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. Due to the pandemic, the meetings will be virtual and those wanting to participate can sign-up in advance at bit.ly/hwedajan.