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Dorsey & Whitney - An International business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs in Missoula, Montana and beyond.

How Businesses Can Implement Sector Workforce Development Strategies for Jobs and Economic Growth

This guide provides a step-by-step method for bringing
together partnerships that connect individual efforts, social supports, training and education, and highroad
employment.

Montana Department of Commerce to Provide $2 Million for Bio-Medical Research

"Montana has unlimited research opportunities," said Governor Brian
Schweitzer. "We have groundbreaking research taking place every day
across Montana. This funding will foster continued development in our
growing technology sector and allow Montana to remain competitive in the
world of bio-research."

University of Montana Conference Examines Health Effects of Biomass Smoke 8/21-22

Because of the number and intensity of wildfires raging through the region this summer, residents of Western Montana are getting firsthand experience with biomass combustion’s effects on ambient air quality.

Inside Entrepreneurship: Funding possible without a patent?

Angel investors and venture funds are unapologetic in their quest to back entrepreneurs who have a "sustainable and unfair advantage" in the marketplace.

Photons flout the light speed limit. Was Einstein Wrong? "Captain, we have a problem"

This would be in direct violation of a key tenet of Einstein’s special theory of relativity that states that nothing, under any circumstance, can exceed the speed of light.

Why start-ups fail

"Marketing must invent complete products and drive them to commanding positions in defensible market segments."

Sustainable Rural Community Development: An Annotated Bibliography

This is the first edition in what we intend to be an ongoing publication project focused on sustainable rural development.

Good Technology Is Nice; A Good Idea Is Better

It has never been easier to start an Internet company.

Northwest Angel investors spread wings with new funds

"It’s a great time to be an angel investor."

Hawaiian Angels begin to see return on their investments

"The group has been doing very well," said Rob Robinson, founder and chairman of Hawaii Angels. "We’ve had two IPOs and a couple of other exits already, and it’s still early … it’s only been a couple of years for the more recent investments."

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

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.