Forbes publisher, Rich Karlgaard at Montana Ambassadors Meeting: Heartland will be the place to be

An exponential difference in housing prices between the American coasts and the heartland, coupled with a shrinking of the knowledge, culture and lifestyle gaps between the Plains and the coasts, will combine to create fantastic opportunities for Montana and other interior states, the publisher of Forbes magazine said Friday.

Speaking to the annual meeting of the Montana Ambassadors http://montanaambassadors.com/ , Rich Karlgaard http://blogs.forbes.com/digitalrules/ said that while everyone knows about the differences in real estate prices, less attention is paid to the fact that people in the middle of the country can enjoy a lifestyle complete with all the amenities available on the coasts, for a fraction of the cost of living. Fresh avocados in January, for instance.

By JOHN HARRINGTON – IR Business Editor

Full Story: http://www.helenair.com/articles/2007/02/18/business_top/e01021807_01.txt

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The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of leaders in business, education, and the professions with a common dedication to living and doing business in Montana and furthering the best interests of the state, serving at the pleasure of the Governor. http://montanaambassadors.com/

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