BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

What if Washington teamed up with Oregon to create a regional tourism program?

In general, people don’t know our summers are magnificent, our people the epitome of civility and that we have three national parks within two hours of downtown Seattle.

The Benchmark in Venture Capital – Bill Gurley of Benchmark Capital

See what Bill had to say about his due diligence process, the ideal start-up, and which part of the technology industry to avoid.

Is your company ready for "Startup City"?

We’re mainly interested in tech startups geared toward business environments, less so in consumer-oriented gadgets and Web sites. They should have a business model, funding, and a year or two of experience, including, preferably, early adopter customers.

“Stem Cell Research: Daring To Dream” Dr. Irving Weissman, 9/18, Hamilton, MT

Weissman is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in the fields of immunology, developmental biology and stem cells.

2007-2008 CFED State Assets and Opportunities Scorecard. Montana Receives an "A". How well is your state doing?

Montana’s performance in Education, Homeownership, and Business Development drives a strong showing in the 2007-2008 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard.

Rural Development: ‘You Just Can’t Get There One County At a Time’

Rural communities that remain isolated will suffer in today’s economy, economist Mark Drabenstott told a meeting of rural Texans on Friday. Rural Americans will prosper when they learn to “get beyond the petty jealousies of Friday night football.”

Smaller companies feel the number crunch. Tight market pulls good workers away

"The market that you are drawing from is smaller and smaller. You have less choices," she said. "It becomes difficult for small businesses to compete at the same level. It has a lot to do with what they can afford. They have less revenue. They don’t have as much to work with. They can’t put together a benefits package."