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Business-Pitch Competitions: A New Economic Development Strategy for Rural America 

May 31, 2022/

University of Montana students Wyatt Nielsen and Raina Woolworth present their zero waste ideas and suggestions during QUEST Pitch Night on Wednesday. Their presentation, focused on social networking, aims to help push the city’s ZERO by FIFTY initiative forward by changing behavioral norms in Missoula. (Mari Hall/Missoula Current)

Proponents of the events say they can attract young people interested in entrepreneurial endeavors and open up a possibility for broader community building.
by Kristi Eaton


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