n informed people is the basis of, and a necessity for, successful democratic government. The people of the United States are entitled to hear all sides to a question whether it be political, economic, social, racial or religious. -- Burton K. Wheeler

The Burton K. Wheeler Center for Public Policy in Bozeman, MT, promotes the discussion, analysis and eventual resolution of critical issues facing Montana and the region. The Center holds two conferences annually, sponsors research and lectures, publishes conference reports and maintains this Web page for Montanans and others who are seeking solutions to some of today's most pressing issues and problems.

The Center is located at 1102 South 6th Avenue, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717. We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding our activities and conference topics. Please visit us or contact us.

March, 2010

We're very pleased to announce that Craig Barrett of the Intel Corporation will join us to provide opening remarks at our conference, "The 'Next' Economy: A Public Discussion on Jobs and Innovation," in Bozeman on April 5 & 6, 2010, at the Grantree Inn.  The program for the conference is up and available.

Our Evening Keynoter on April 5th is Paul Kedrosky, Senior Fellow at the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Kansas City.

Many thanks once again to our 2010 underwriters, Exergy Development, the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and the Tom and Teresa Quinn DAF of the Whitefish Community Foundation.

Speakers are being added weekly.  Come join the conversation and hear their ideas for moving Montana's economy forward!  

Registration is open

Need more information? info@wheelercenter.org