Big Sky Commerce

Dorsey eUpdate: Yes, you can be liable for your employee’s online posts!

Given the prevalence of social media and its impact on the workplace, Okonowsky v. Garland emphasizes the importance of understanding that off-duty employee conduct that affects the workplace can result in liability for employers.

Why autonomous AI “agents” will be so important to your business

As these programs evolve from tools into teammates—creatively fulfilling mission-critical tasks with minimal supervision—they portend a change in how firms should invest in the technology.

Strong Towns Cohort Applications Open

Are you an active community leader who wants to connect with other Strong Towns advocates and learn from Strong Towns experts? Is there a specific challenge facing your community that you’d like help addressing? If so, Cohort is the program for you!

Montana sees fifth-highest job growth in the country since the onset of the pandemic

The bulk of those jobs are in the health care, education, and tourism fields. Those industries experienced big losses during COVID, but now employ more people than before the pandemic.

Falling In Love With Montana All Over Again

I’m a proud North Dakotan and one of the state’s leading cheerleaders, but like Steinbeck, I have a confession to make. Not only do I love Montana more than any other state (and that includes Colorado, California, Utah, and Wyoming), but when people ask me about my love of the West, I invariably say, “If there were only one state, it would have to be Montana.”

Why leaders should never want to stop learning

“Hoarding what you know is a great way to shut off the flow of learning in your life, so try to do the opposite every day,”

Let’s Improve Missoula’s Reserve St. Public Working Group Meets Every Friday at 9AM on Zoom

Mission Statement: To improve functionality and livability in Missoula’s busiest corridor for all citizens with a focus on traffic safety, mobility options, and chronic homelessness.

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Fund Community and Economic Development Projects in Rural Communities

The program provides funding to organizations that provide financial and technical assistance for
housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects. Eligible applicants include
public (including Tribal) organizations, nonprofit organizations and qualified private organizations.

New_Public – Reimagine Social Media

We are researchers, engineers, designers, and
community leaders working together to explore
creating digital public spaces where people
can thrive and connect.

Missoula, Montana lands $308K federal grant to study Reserve Street – Let’s Improve Missoula’s Reserve Street Zooms Every Tuesday Morning – What are your thoughts and hopes for Reserve?

“This is a really great opportunity to expand on efforts to make Reserve Street safer, particularly as we have more and more development west of Reserve,” said council member Mirtha Becerra, who represents the area.

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The Missoula Chamber of Commerce advances the quality of life in Missoula by advocating for a healthy, responsible & diverse business environment & by providing resources that help businesses succeed. Contact Sharon Morren, Director of Membership, [email protected] to join.

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Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.