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MSGA investing in opportunities for leadership with M Bar Academy

Sue Roesler
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022

Keni Reese,director of marketing and communications for MSGA, is one of 15 participants selected to be part of the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) leadership program in 2022 – the M Bar Academy.

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The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) got started with their first-ever leadership program in 2022 – the M Bar Academy.

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