Joey Morrison

Mayor of Bozeman, Montana, Joey Morrison focuses on housing affordability, renter protections, and city planning. Before becoming mayor in 2026, he served as deputy mayor and co-founded Bozeman Tenants United; his earlier work included social work and community organizing. ([bozemanmt.gov](https://www.bozemanmt.gov/departments/city-commission?utm_source=openai))

Rural Entrepreneurship Depends on Local Capacity, Not Just Capital

Rural entrepreneurship requires more than investment: communities need the capacity and coordination to put capital to work locally. Derek Kilmer of the Rockefeller Foundation identifies capital, capacity and coordination as essential; Danielle Samalin of the Center on Rural Innovation adds connections and argues that housing belongs in economic-development planning from the start. In Bozeman, Mayor Joey Morrison described technology investment as raising the prospect of new jobs while intensifying pressure on affordability and local businesses.

The Aspen InstituteOct 27, 202613 min read