BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Inside Entrepreneurship: No rules for venture funding negotiations

Here is an admission that entrepreneurs who started their businesses to "break all the rules" will enjoy reading.

The Venture Analysis by Bill Payne

A Venture Analysis appraises the feasibility and fundability of new venture ideas for entrepreneurs.

Finding common ground on land use in West – Missoula conference to explore problems, solutions. The Sopris Foundation

Missoula is not the only midsize city in the West experiencing unprecedented changes in land use. In fact, its struggles are typical of the challenges facing many other communities.

A leader in business: No surprise to many: Forbes ranks Utah 2nd in nation. WA 5th, ID 6th, ND 9th, MT 42nd

"One of Washington’s big strengths is reduced red tape."

Inland Northwest Economic Developments, Summer 2007

The following are projects, initiatives and economic developments that are making news in eastern Washington and northern Idaho.

Investor group targets universities’ research. Allied Minds Inc.

A group of mostly British investors is trying to bridge the gap between American university research and commercial profit.

Is Your Workforce Strange Enough to Guarantee Competitive Advantage?

To get the best results, Cable says, companies have to build a workforce "that is extraordinary in a way that customers care about."

Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) Summer Newsletter

In this issue of ATV Direct, ATV General Partner Jean George shares her insights on trends contributing to piqued interest in healthcare, and Dr. Ken Noonan, ATV Technology Partner and leading consultant to the pharmaceutical industry, imparts his view on the current investment climate.

2007 Economic Strength Rankings Now Posted.

Each year, POLICOM Corporation ranks the 363 Metropolitan and 576
Micropolitan Areas for “Economic Strength.” This is the long-term
tendency for an area to consistently grow in size and quality.

DoD TechMatch

A Department of Defense-sponsored solution to find Research & Development Opportunities, Licensable Patents, and information on approximately 120 DoD Labs located across the United States.

MATR Sponsor (view all)

TOMIS is the Tour and Activity Industry's only one-stop shop for all things digital marketing.

MATR Supporters (view all)

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.

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.

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.