BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Science research gets boost in funding

One innovative provision in the bill creates an independent agency to foster ventures in energy, including alternative and renewable sources. It will be modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that developed the precursor to the Internet.

Accelerator Corp. raises cash for up to six biotech startups

Since it was founded by a group of top-tier venture capital firms in 2003, Accelerator has received more than 400 business plans. Of those, it has backed just six.

Angel investors look for ‘secret sauce’

"What do they do that’s different? Is the market big, unmet …."

An Alternative For Insuring Staff

Many small businesses have trouble providing health coverage because the costs of paying benefits for a handful of ailing employees drive up the premiums for their entire staffs.

University of Washington achieves $1 billion research milestone

The UW has been the top public university in federal research funding every year since 1974 and among the top five universities, public and private, in federal funding since 1969. Federal grants comprise nearly 80 percent of the UW research funding. In 1974 the grant and contract awards totaled just over $90 million.

Casting calls set for Ennis movie

A stand-in for the actor Kevin Bacon is being sought by HBO Films for the movie “Taking Chance,” which will be shot in Bozeman and Ennis locations Aug. 16-24.

Should Homes Be Banned From Fire-Prone Areas?

Building homes in forested areas is like playing with fire

Tax Considerations in Choice of Entity, and Working with LLCs, Part 1

Choosing the best business entity generally entails a two-tier analysis.

Biofuel boom echoes in rural areas

Between government mandates for increased use of biofuels and increased consumer and business interest in those fuels for their supposed advantages in price, supply or environmental impacts, more capital for more refineries, seed-processing plants and supporting infrastructure is headed rural America’s way.

State sees big economic payoff in early education

"Educating our children can’t be left only to schools. Businesses must become involved in the process, as outcomes are critical to our competitive position…We view education at all levels — even early K — as a future work-force and business issue."

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