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GFDA Top Ten for 3-24-24

GFDA has commissioned an analysis of the Economic Impact of Population Growth in Great Falls. The analysis will assess the cumulative economic impact of recent population grow


“Don’t Learn to Code, But Study This Instead…” says NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

I think a lot of people got it wrong what Jensen Huang, Co-Founder and CEO of NVIDIA was recently saying at the @WorldGovSummit . It is easy to grab a "hot" statement without


Missoula-area wood industry closures mean ripple effects for workers, tax base, forest management

Both Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake and Missoula’s Roseburg Forest Products particle plant announced closures this month.


President of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari to Visit University of Montana April 8

During the event, moderated by economist Bryce Ward, Kashkari will take questions from the public. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is one of 12 regional reserve banks


BLDC March Newsletter

BLDC Annual Dinner Party & Awards Ceremony is May 9, 2024!


Dorsey – AI regulation introduced in Europe – setting the way forward for the rest of the world or slowing down the adoption of new tech?

As AI technology advances rapidly, its prospective uses seem endless. While the technology has many clear benefits, its far-reaching consequences and potential to infringe on


“First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested

Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers ho


Finally some truth from the timber industry

As Todd Johnson, son of the mill’s founder, said: “today’s crisis is much worse than what was experienced in 2000, 2007, and 2015. There is simply no better solution f


Pyramid Mountain Lumber’s manpower problem in Seeley Lake, Montana linked to housing, septic battle – Roseburg Forest Products to Close in Missoula

Pyramid Mountain Lumber may still have a chance to stay open, but it would take nothing short of a miracle.


STARBASE program provides Montana students with STEM experience

"Last year we had over 10,000 students participate and there is well over 150 schools," says Schmaltz.


Students take aim at Montana state archery tournament

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Education Specialist Ryan Schmaltz. says the program is growing quickly and has expanded from just a few schools to many.


Missoula Economic Partnership to support Roseburg Forest Products laid off employees

"When an employer announces a closure, we help to mobilize our partners, our resources through state and local government," shared Missoula Economic Partnership Deputy Directo


The next big climate deadline is for meat and dairy

It’s a lot sooner than you think.


Techstars – Investing in More Startups Than Ever Before – March 2024 Newsletter

Applications are now open for the fall term at Techstars!




Survey – You can help shape the future of early childhood services in Montana!

Please consider sharing your experience! The survey is open to child care providers, parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families, and every other type of care


The four-day workweek is here to stay—and we have this organization to thank

The nonprofit 4 Day Week Global has taken the idea of a shortened week from fringe to mainstream, onboarding some 190 companies last year.


People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One

Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?


The U.S. is no longer one of the 20 happiest countries. If you’re young, you probably know why.

In a gaping disparity, Americans over 60 are some of the world’s happiest, while those under 30 are among the most miserable in the developed world.


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