Richland Economic Development saluted by state economic office

Published on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:55 PM MDT

Richland Economic Development received a pleasant surprise Friday when the mail contained an honor from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

The plaque from the office saluted Richland Economic Development for its contribution in Richland County and the state of Montana.

“We’re very, very thrilled,” Leslie Messer, executive director for Richland Economic Development, said. “I’m just so pleased. It’s quite an honor.”

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Paula Anderson, administrative assistant, left, and Leslie Messer, executive director, show the plaque that Richland Economic Development received from the state.

A letter from Evan Barrett, chief business officer, read, “I am pleased to present you with this plaque to thank and recognize you for the contributions your organization has made to Montana’s economic growth. Your efforts have opened opportunities for new and existing businesses, and have helped strengthen your communities.”

Barrett also wrote, “The governor and the G.O.E.D. are grateful for your hard work, and look forward to continuing to work with you to help develop your area and to keep Montana on the move.”

Messer said her office is humbled by the award.

“It feels good to know the efforts we’re striving for are paying off,” Messer said.

The award was originally scheduled to be presented during Barrett’s visit to Sidney earlier this year. There, however, was a shipping delay of the plaque that made the presentation impossible.

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r wrote on Aug 6, 2008 10:44 AM:

" None of your business! They dont take or expend public resources!

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Never mind "

nobody wrote on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM:

" What exactly does RED really do all day? That's a question I would love the answer to. "

Glendive Resident wrote on Jul 30, 2008 1:24 PM:

" Just to let you know, everywhere that Evan Barrett went on his tour received one of these. "

wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:17 AM:

" What do Evan Barrett and the Governor know about what RED is doing that the public doesn't? RED, please enlighten us as to why you recieved this award. "

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