BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Montana Historical Society celebrates Smithsonian affiliation

“We are honored to have this special relationship with the Smithsonian,” Sims said. “This connects what we believe is the premier historical society in the West with one of the greatest historical institutions in the world.”

Guy Kawasaki on VC money, entrepreneurship & Web 2.0

You simply take your best shot, and then you retroactively declare how smart you were. Then you blame the failures on your partners.

Interns a cog in work force – Employers view interns as way to fill spots, find future workers

“There’s a value for students to have hands-on experience, boost their resume, start networking, and gain confidence from seeing how their skills and academic learning fit into the marketplace,” says Sandy Nowak, assistant director of career services and internships at Whitworth University. “It gives employers qualified workers and a chance to observe students and see if they fit into the workplace.”

Keiretsu Forum Northwest Angel group invests $17.4 million in 35 firms in 2007

Companies that make the cut at Keiretsu have a very good shot at raising some capital, with members writing checks for 35 of the 49 presenting companies.

O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West, The University of Montana February/March Newsler

Why the Montana-Idaho border has such a jagged, if not tortured, profile that contrasts so sharply with Montana’s other three sides, so linear and geometrical, has an interesting history.

Four new ‘community-friendly’ grant opportunities

"Facilitating Community Transformation – from Striving to Thriving"

Seattle’s Alliance of Angels Reaches New Heights with placement of $3.9 million in 44 early stage companies in 2007

“This has been a fabulous year for the Alliance of Angels. It has earned a reputation as one of the most active angel groups in the nation, and our latest investment results once again demonstrate our strong commitment to supporting young, growing companies in the Pacific Northwest,” said chair Dan Rosen, President & CEO of Dan Rosen & Associates.

What’s in a (domain) name? Some serious cash.

At least 100 domain names sold for more than $100,000 last year.

Speed dating for dollars. Entrepreneurs have minutes to persuade investors to invest in them

"On your marks, get set, go!"

Business Valuation 101: The Five Myths of Valuing a Private Business

There is no time like the present to begin to understand what a business valuation is, under what circumstances a valuation is customarily completed, and the critical issues to watch out for when events dictate that you undertake a business valuation.

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

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.