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Dell, federation set tech use award

The winner will receive $30,000 in Dell products and services, a lifetime membership to the federation and a full day with Dell executives, including Chairman Michael Dell, at the company’s headquarters in Round Rock, Texas.

Don’t Blow Your Beta

“What Annoys You Most About Betas?”

Artists learn business skills to make their art pay

"I thought, ‘I’m doing the artist thing successfully, but I’m not successful in a way to pay myself,’ " he recalled. "I don’t know how to market myself, sell myself, find my audience."

McGuire: The sky is the limit for creative thinkers

One of the best ways to unleash creativity is to use what some people call a "mind map." Put your problem on the white board and then have the group "think out loud" in pictures, shapes and lines. Build off each thought and get as far out as you can.

Moving toward an idea economy

“Probably the most important ingredient of a competitive region is the workforce,” said Doug Henton, president of Collaborative Economics, which prepared the report for Joint Venture. “And we can either import our workforce, or we can train and support our own workforce to make sure everyone can participate. If all those pieces are in place, we can have a high-growth economy where everyone can participate.”

Intellections Newsletter – IP Guidance for the General Practitioner – Part 1

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Establishing goals is the first key to success

Recognize the importance of setting goals — or intentions — and January is as good a time as any to start.

Montana Senator Max Baucus endorses outsourcing of white-collar jobs

The top Democrat on the Finance Committee says, "Offshoring helps U-S companies produce better products for the world." He describes globalization as an "absolute necessity."

Building A Board of Advisors/Directors is Key to a Successful Business

"My experience is that entrepreneurs who have taken the step to form a board of directors are serious about growth," said Sherbrooke.

Staff Infections: Three steps to eliminate poor performers

Employment discrimination suits often start when you treat workers in the same situation differently.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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