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BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEVE ARVESCHOUG ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 16 AND A HALF YEARS

“I look forward to supporting a great leadership transition for Big Sky Economic Development. We have an outstanding team in place and a strong board. The future is bright for BSED and its role as the community’s economic development organization. It has been my honor to be a part of this team and mission. I am indeed blessed by this experience.” – Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director, Big Sky Economic Development.

Students Show How Smart Glasses Can Dox in Real Time

In a video, the students demonstrate how the smart glasses can identify people in real time, revealing names, addresses, and even relatives’ information by connecting to public databases.

Montana Dept. of Commerce allocates $250,000 to 7 Montana communities

Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant program funding helps communities plan growth policy, capital improvement plans, zoning, downtown plans, housing plans and other infrastructure plans.

7 ChatGPT Prompts To Know If Your Business Idea Is Good

58% said they would have done more research before launching, and the same percentage wished for a stronger business plan. Thorough idea validation can help you avoid failure.

Community groups announce affordable housing fund in Missoula

The fund is well on the way to its $10 million goal, with a $5 million gift from an anonymous local family and a $3 million contribution from First Security Bank.

Montana’s child care industry is in crisis, but many providers say they still have open slots

Montana’s child care landscape has been described as a crisis by many. Providers agree their industry is in survival mode, but they say it might be more complicated than immediately expected.

UM Grads Ryan Hansen, Mario Schulzke and Will Lapointe Succeed with Start-Up Business Sale

“Our partnership with UM has given us a steady pipeline of quality, talented employees,” Lapointe said. “I personally think people from UM have grit. It’s a hard-working, blue-collar culture in a way. That’s what makes the difference is the culture and the DNA of the students who come out of there.”

How to Create a Great Board of Directors

Bryce Tingle’s new book highlights best and worst practices around corporate governance.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Fall 2024 Update

Since receiving the Corridor ID grant, BSPRA has been actively collaborating with stakeholders, including state and local governments, transportation authorities, and community organizations, to gather input and ensure that the restored route will serve the needs of all residents. Public meetings and outreach efforts have been critical in shaping the vision for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor as community feedback continues to guide the development of the SDP.

Is This the End of Mass Production in Everything From Education To Manufacturing?

We’re in an age when artificial intelligence and other technologies make it easy to personalize everything and every experience. Few realize how much this will change how we produce and consume anything and everything.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding