BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Montana Research and Commercialization Board Awards $2.7 Million for Laser Optics, Production Agriculture, Biotech, Proteomics, Remediation, Medicine for projects located in Billings, Bozeman, Butte and Missoula

“The Research and Commercialization program has funded many excellent research projects,” said Bill Crain, Chairman. “A number of projects have resulted in the commercialization of products and these, along with other projects funded by the Board, have the potential to significantly improve Montana’s opportunities for economic growth.”

Missoula Cultural Council – Some news and upcoming events for the week of August 8, 2005 In Missoula…

In Missoula… City Band’s free concert in Bonner Park this Wednesday evening features local legend Alfredo Cipolato. Music begins at 8:00 p.m. Montana Public Radio is bringing StoryCorps to Missoula for three weeks, August 4-22….

Incubators Help Startup Companies Get Off the Ground

There are about 1,000 business incubators in North America, according to the National Business Incubation Association. The incubation model has been adapted to meet a variety of needs, from fostering commercialization of university technologies to increasing employment in economically distressed communities to serving as an investment vehicle.

100 Ways to Be a Better Entrepreneur – Learn how to run and grow your business more effectively and efficiently.

Need help reenergizing your business? Out of creative ideas for reaching your business goals? We’ve compiled a list of the top 100 tips to improve your business. Consider it your checklist for maintaining a successful…

Check out 7 possible signs of entrepreneurial success

"You don’t have to fit all seven of these categories to be a good candidate for entrepreneurship," Anthony wrote. "But in general, the more you have in common with these characteristics, the closer you probably are to being ready to try going out on your own."

A nimble approach to innovation

”Don’t just give them the stuff you think they need," Austin proposed. ”Give them extra information and see what they do with it."

Building the Entrepreneurial Advisory Board – Friends and Advisors

Building an advisory board is not a terribly difficult process, but it does carry a tremendous benefit when done with thought and clear structure. As a businessman inclined to seek advice – my employees have chided me for going up to every bum on the street for an opinion – I believe that doing so provides marinade for the brain. The more points of view you have, the more your own thoughts mature.

Idaho State University creates Research Institute to focus its biomedical efforts

"In a nutshell, we’ve created the Institute to completely revamp and restructure how biomedical research is conducted on campus," Daniels said. "Currently, we have biomedical research infrastructure, resources and personnel spread all over campus. It has become clear that we absolutely need to do this so we do not duplicate resources on campus."

Montana State University research sets another record at $98 million

"It’s a great testimony to the high quality of the faculty," said Tom McCoy, vice president for research. "It’s a very significant contribution to Gallatin County, Montana and the nation, as a result of the discoveries being made at this campus."

MSU University News Research Roundup at Montana State University (#251), Scientific temptation, Clean ice, frosty ties, Wild oats and beer, Harlowton launch

Scientific temptation Scientists who study dinosaurs face their own brand of temptation, says Ewan Wolff, a Montana State University graduate student who studied dinosaur jaws in Montana, South Dakota and Alberta. When paleontologists find a…

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