BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Workplace Coach: Retain top employees by being a better boss

People are hungry for feedback, particularly positive recognition and appreciation. Unfortunately, few receive enough (if any) of it.

States strive to stop the student exodus after graduation

How can we do a better job of connecting students to our region’s innovation economy and persuade them to stick around after graduation?

Small-business owners need to plan for disasters

Disaster planning tends to get pushed lower and lower on owners’ to-do lists as they handle the more pressing day-to-day demands of running a company.

The role of company advisors

Is an Advisory Board or Advisors necessary?

Building ethical business environment is essential for successful investment

Ethical conduct flourishes in an environment of openness and leadership-by-example.

Venture Capital: The thrill of speed dating for startups

Entrepreneurs had about eight minutes to convince experts in technology, law, media and finance that their ideas were compelling business opportunities. There was a lot to consume.

Inside Entrepreneurship: Patent protection isn’t only option

A friend who has invented numerous items told me that patents were not worth the time and cost. Do you agree?

Dissed Online? How To Fix Your Brand’s Rep

"My company builds and sells custom computers. Recently we’ve received some negative comments on consumer sites. How can we handle this hit to our reputation?"

Utah Scientists Believe Brazilian Beetles Hold Key to Faster Computers

By using the scales as a semiconductor mold, researchers hope to finally build the perfect photonic crystal.

States Take Action to Expand Access to Broadband Communication

"Governors recognize the economic and social promise broadband holds, whether for helping businesses grow, increasing access to health care or enhancing public safety."

MATR Sponsor (view all)

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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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.

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

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