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Pitch Perfect: UM Professional Sales Course Equips Students With Real-World Skills

“No matter what discipline you are in, if you want to move into leadership eventually you are probably going to have to do some business development and sales,” Anzollitto said.

Generation Z Says You Need an Absolutely Stunning Amount of Money to Be Successful. Agree?

The road to that kind of success largely means entrepreneurship.

In Just 22 Years, Peter Thiel Turned $2,000 Into $5 Billion, Tax-Free. Here’s How

Granted, Thiel’s Roth IRA return is astronomical, but the approach he used can be broadly applied.

SAE Working On Universal Plug & Charge System For US

Every aspect of the charging experience, including payment, happens seamlessly in the background. No credit card to swipe, no charging network authentication process to work through, and no standing in the pouring rain trying to read the customer service phone number on the charger you want to use. Sweet!

We’re Doing Net Zero All Wrong, Scientists Say

The scientists have sounded the alarm — we are adding 2 plus 2 and getting eleventy-seven. In other words, we are flying blind into the future while holding the map upside down. This is not likely to end well.

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Montana’s 3 term democratic U.S. Senator Tester says farewell

U.S. Senator Jon Tester delivered his farewell speech from the Senate floor on Monday, reflecting on his 18-year congressional career. The three-term Democrat sprinkled humor and heart into his 25-minute-long speech.

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CBS 60 Minutes – AI-powered tutor, teaching assistant tested as a way to help educators and students

It’s called Khanmigo- conmigo means “with me,” in Spanish. And Khan..is its creator…Sal Khan, the well-known founder of Khan Academy – whose lectures and educational software have been used for years by tens of millions of students and teachers in the U.S. and around the world.

Rural Montana communities invited to participate in Reimagining Rural series 2/4,11,18 – Zoom

The program is free, but communities must apply. To apply and learn more, visit http://www.montana.edu/extension/communitydevelopment/reimagine-rural.html. 

CBS Sunday Morning – Trump’s tariffs: A tax on American consumers

It’s American consumers who would actually be opening their wallets to pay for tariffs. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Dartmouth economics professor Doug Irwin about the unintended consequences from such trade barriers.

Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support

“It takes time for these things to filter through, but we are hopeful that somebody from the administration will reach out to us and pick this up,” McCaw said. “This is an idea whose time has come.”

A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs 

Policy experts, researchers and economic analysts are looking at Trump’s record, his recent remarks on housing, and Project 2025 – the conservative Heritage Foundation’s 900-page plan to overhaul the executive branch – for a glimpse of what may lie ahead.

Montana only state missing from national childhood immunization reports

“We have a public health emergency, a disaster on our hands, without that data,” Stafman said at the time. “If and when an epidemic breaks out, we don’t have the tools to deal with it.”

Mental Health Association Launches Hub to Help Rural Residents

A new resource hub can help rural residents struggling with mental health begin their journey back to health without having to drive to a therapist.

Rural Business Development Grant offers opportunities for Montanans

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must submit their completed applications to the nearest USDA Rural Development office by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28. The grant is available to those living outside cities with populations of 50,000 or more.

Positively Montana (December 8, 2024)

Every week, MTN News presents “Positively Montana” – featuring uplifting stories of good people and good things across Montana. Watch the video for this week’s edition!

With sharp rise in incorporations, Wyoming cements reputation as US secrecy haven

New figures show that company registrations in the Cowboy State have eclipsed Delaware, a renowned tax haven.

Special education teacher shortage is critical in areas of Montana

“I do have openings for all kinds of teachers right now, and it’s been cut in half, but I’m still almost 400 teachers in need,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.

GFDA Top Ten for 12-8-24

We won a $2,214,285.72 loan capital grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to use to support the start-up and expansion of tourism-related businesses.

Missoula-area teachers explore the use of artificial intelligence in schools

Montana’s education leaders have provided little guidance on AI so far. A spokesperson for the Office of Public Instruction says it has not adopted any AI best practices. The Montana School Boards Association is in conversation with state lawmakers about how they can support schools.

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