Center rebrands to Economic Diversification Program
The Economic Development Administration University Center in West Texas loses federal funding but shifts to state support and a broader mission. Under Troy Williamson, the renamed program will study regional topography, train officials in GIS, pursue grants, and widen projects beyond municipal focus to job creation, diversifying the regional economy.
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Troy Williamson
Center For Energy and Economic Diversification
Midland County
Williamson
Economic Development Administration University Center
CEED
Eda-Uc
Economic Development Administration-University Center
West Texas
Federal Economic Development Administration
UTPB
Texas
Andrews County
Cials
Doug May
Fort Stockton
May
Montana Farmers Markets Grow Across Nation
At the Helena Farmers' Market Mai K Moua invites a taste test for a radish reflecting the surge in farmers' markets nationwide. The USDA notes a 79 percent rise from 1994 to 2002, with over 3100 markets now operating as direct grower sales expand and communities gain gathering places. Montana hosts about two dozen markets, many on flexible weekly circuits.
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Helena
Mont
Mai K. Moua
Moua
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Charlie Touchette
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association
Southampton
Mass
Touchette
Montana
Mona
Energy markets unlikely to falter long term
Analysis notes oil price turmoil driven by geopolitical risk and rising demand. Despite fears over Yukos and Russia, supply concerns are limited. inventories rise and other producers can fill gaps. Projects worldwide will boost capacity, dampening volatility as markets adjust. See PerryMan on Page 10A.
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Iraq
Iran
United States
Germany
Japan
China
Russia
Yukos
Kuwait
Saddam Hussein
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
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Sterkel
Odessa
Perryman
M. Ray
Culberson
Jeff Davis
Lea
Loving
Winkler
Reeves
Martin
Howard
Midland
Upton