BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Four VCs on Evaluating Opportunities

It’s the market size!!

Idaho Office of Science & Technology May 2005

In this issue: # TechLaunch 2.0 to Help Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas to Investors # Idaho’s High-Tech Jobs Saw Robust Growth 1998-2003 # ECO Research LLC Launches Water Savings Device # Technology License Plate Contest Deadline…

Southern Task Force on Venture Capital to Build Investments in Region

The multi-state task force, called VentureSouth, will create a Southern network of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and policy makers to increase the flow of venture capital funds to the region.

SBA Newsline Eight May 2005

http://www.matr.net/files/NewslineEight-May2005.pdf

New Jersey pays to keep the brightest here

"First, it will encourage our best and brightest young minds to stay here rather than finding work in some other state. Second, it will build ties between business and academia, which will help both be more effective."

A Skilled Workforce: If you Build IT, Business will Come

It is my contention that if states start building a nanotechnology workforce today, the businesses will come in the near future – even to relatively low-ranking states in the middle of nowhere.

Utah venture capital hits high note – bucks national trends with big investment boost

An alternative energy company new to Utah accounted for half of the $90 million in venture capital raised in the state during the first quarter. AMP Resources LLC, which plans soon to expand its Draper…

The buzz about Bend, Oregon is drawing a high-tech crowd

The so-called Juniper Ridge project could become the cornerstone of an invigorated regional economy based on science, engineering and innovation.

North Dakota Legislature Commits $50M for Centers of Excellence

The initiative, unveiled during Gov. Hoeven’s 2004 State-of-the-State Address, is designed to pursue academic excellence and spur R&D, new technology, and job creation.

Business Ethics for Unseasoned Entrepreneurs: Trends and Concerns for Professionals and Stakeholders

To develop an organization that normally operates ethically in all of their dealings the founder needs to set the trend early in the company’s life span.

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

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

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.