BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Affordable housing project was 3D printed in just 12 days

The development was completed in just 132 working days, from the initial site preparation to the handover of keys to the client, a local council which will finish furnishing the homes and rent them to social housing tenants at an affordable price. According to COBOD, which provided the 3D printer unit, this build time represents a 35% reduction in build time compared to typical build times of similar homes.

Scientists at Montana State reveal potential source of light for quantum technologies

“Our technology provides a new pathway for the synthesis of quantum nanoribbons with precise width control, leveraging their unique mechanical and electronic properties as a single photon light source to realize secure communication known as quantum communication.”

Minnesota Business Moves to Billings – Archway Defense and Deep Attic

Promoters of Montana as a great place to do business quite often achieve great success in convincing entrepreneurs to move their businesses to Big Sky Country.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Applauds FRA Report, Highlights Big Sky North Coast Corridor

“The release of the FRA\’s Long-Distance Service Study underscores the transformative potential of restoring the Big Sky North Coast Corridor, not just as a transportation project, but as a catalyst for economic growth and community revitalization\”

Federal Railroad Administration recommends long distance route through southern Montana

For those in the Missoula area, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will be discussing this plan at Great Burn Brewing on Thursday, January 23rd. Head to this ‘pint night’ to learn more about the exciting developments in Montana’s transportation future.

Dorsey – Goodbye Affirmative Action Plan? President Trump Revokes Long-Standing Federal Contractor and Grantee Practices and Targets Private Sector DEI Initiatives with New Enforcement Initiative

Yesterday President Trump issued an Executive Order with far-ranging impacts for Federal contractors and grantees related to anti-discrimination plans, affirmative action plans, and DEI initiatives. The EO works a significant change to settled expectations and compliance programs, and forecasts significant enforcement efforts against Federal contractors and grantees that run afoul of what the Administration views as discrimination.

Passenger rail plan aims to reconnect Montana cities

How leaders can solve their organization’s creative deficit

When you spot a creative deficit in your organization, don’t blame the culture — it’s a failure of leadership, writes Art Petty.

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Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

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