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The Montana Associated Technology Roundtable was founded to promote economic development in Montana by bringing together the network of entrepreneurs and business professionals to share ideas and information.
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Registration for the 2020 Montana Healthy Communities Conference – 4/28-30 – Helena
Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of their current state, the resources at their disposal, vision for the future, and critical next steps.
Regional Radon Conference, March 26 and 27, 2020, Helena Montana
Learn new technical tips, hear from industry leaders and network with colleagues.
“The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World”
At a time of anxiety about the effectiveness of our national government, Rahm Emanuel provides a clear vision, for both progressives and centrists, of how to get things done in America today–a bracing, optimistic vision of America’s future from one of our most experienced and original political minds.
Geodesic cabins offer energy-efficient dwellings for adventure lovers
The energy-efficient dome shape provides a passive heat flow exchange and consistent interior heat distribution, allowing the home to maintain warm inside temperatures even during the coldest of days.
Smarter robot swarms and car-guiding tech that sees beneath snow-covered roads offer blueprint for autonomous cars
MIT has developed a system that lets vehicles look beneath the asphalt.
Program In Progress – Safety, Connectivity, and Beautification at Hwy 93/Main St. Intersection in Hamilton, Montana
A team from the City of Hamilton, Montana applied to Community Builder’s Technical Assistance program to engage the community in solving some of the issues around the Highway 93/Main Street intersection. The project began in the Fall of 2019 and is ongoing today.
Idaho is known for its ‘Famous Potatoes,’ but there’s a new cash cow in the state
Idaho agriculture is seeing an unprecedented boom, with the state currently ranking as the fifth-largest ag economy in the nation.
Billings, Montana non-discrimination ordinance fails in 7-4 vote
“It’s in the telling of their stories. It’s in the shaking of their voices.”
No checkout needed: Amazon opens cashier-less grocery store
“We believe ‘Just walk out’ technology,” makes shopping a better experience.
Missoula’s Old Sawmill District: High demand prompts expansion of co-working lounge
The Old Sawmill District unveiled its plans for a tech and innovation campus on the north side of Wyoming Street.
Do You Realize How Much Big Tech Is Testing You?
When it comes to driving our decisions in a world of data, they say, “the age of experiments is only beginning.”
What Next Generation Economic Development Tools Does Montana Need? Your input is requested
Please find below two survey links. One is for those working in the field of Economic Development, the other is for those in the Business Community. Please share these links with your colleagues and across your network!
Montana State University expands computer science offerings with data science minor
Data science is one of the hottest jobs in the computer science field, with thousands of job openings nationwide and starting salaries of around $100,000.
Montana is #1 in Reliance on Federal Aid.
States that rely heavily on federal grants-in-aid tend to have sizable low-income populations and relatively lower tax revenues.
2nd-annual International Women’s Day Summit – 3/6 – Bozeman
Registration is open through February 28, 2020. In meantime, read all about last year’s event and check out this year’s lineup!
Zero to Five helps caring Montanans make a lasting difference through local and statewide work, giving children a great start in life and a promising future.
We believe that every child deserves a great start, and we know that when we improve a child’s first five years, we improve their whole life.
Kalispell, Montana based 1 Mission Nutrition supplement company gives back to troops
“Every purchase from 1Mission Nutrition helps create a strength pack for a deployed service member,”
Automated Solar Arrays Could Help Incinerate Global Warming
Software-driven systems can produce enough searing heat to power manufacturing processes that now gorge on fossil fuels.
U.S.C. Offers Free Tuition to Students Whose Families Make $80,000 or Less
Recognizing the high cost of living in California, the university will also no longer include the value of a home in the calculation used to determine financial need.
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Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development – Driving economic growth & sustainability through tourism. The $3 billion spent annually by visitors circulates throughout Montana communities generating business & tax revenue, jobs & economic development opportunities.
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REGISTER NOW: 2020 Montana Financial Education Coalition Conference
Missouri River Corridor Pitch Fest – 2/25 – Great Falls
1 Million Cups (1MC) Missoula, MT – Every Wednesday at 9AM
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Economic Development Marketing but Were Afraid to Ask – 2/27
Making Montana Calls for Makers, Manufacturers, and Students – 2/28-29 – Kalispell, Montana
Dorsey Presents: Montana – The 2020 Employment Perspective – 2/28 – Missoula
Sarah Calhoun to Keynote Women Lead Central Montana – 3/2 – Lewistown, MT
Founder of Wi-Fi video doorbell known as Ring to speak March 2 at MSU
Dorsey Webinar – Performance Management: Common Mistakes and Practical Strategies – 3/4
1 Million Cups (1MC) Missoula, MT – Every Wednesday at 9AM
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