BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

"Hot, Flat, and Crowded Why We Need a Green Revolution – And How it Can Renew America" by Thomas Friedman

Friedman proposes that an ambitious national strategy—which he calls "Geo-Greenism"—is not only what we need to save the planet from overheating; it is what we need to make America healthier, richer, more innovative, more productive, and more secure.

Montana Manufacturing Center – Forward Focus – Summer 2008

Hear Company Challenges & Triumphs at Compete Smart October 2 and 3

Plan B for Fund Raising – Guy Kawasaki

In this plan, you take very little if any venture capital until you need capital to expand, not create, your product. Here’s how it works:

How to Encourage a Candidate to Admit Their Weaknesses in a Job Interview

“This phenomenon is such a weird combination of naivete, arrogance, and lack of thoughtfulness, and it is happening so much lately that it’s making me want to stab someone with a fork.”

How do I do multiple closings for an angel round?

There are several ways to do this.

BizEquity puts a price on small businesses

BizEquity is a free online service that allows small businesses — in this case those with less than $10 million in revenue — to discover their estimated value and that of their competitors.

Managers adjust to telecommuters

Business owners are discovering that allowing employees to telecommute can require a different management style, and some basic trust.

MSU receives $600,000 grant for research to detect contaminants in drinking water.

The MSU work will include an emphasis on water quality and associated health considerations on the Crow Reservation in southeastern Montana.

The Art of Raising Venture Capital – Guy Kawasaki

These videos are my recent attempt to explain the art of raising venture capital.

Sun Executive Briefing Center (EBC) "On-The-Road" Summit, 9/18, Missoula

So let folks know if they want face time with any 4 of these vendors. They can get direct face time with SUN, AMD, VM Ware and AMD if they like. That’s pretty rare and darn cool.

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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

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

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.