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Canada considers Denver for consulate Ally to the north is state’s top trading partner

Canada may open a consulate general in Denver this year to promote trade with Colorado, already worth $2 billion a year. Denver is in the "top tier" of cities being considered for a new consulate…

Dot-com layoff all part of game-"Burn Rate" a hit

"Koehler’s journey so far, while impressive, is not unique. Burn Rate seems part of larger forces in the Pacific Northwest: an unmistakable entrepreneurial ethic as seen in the high-tech community and a propensity for some of those entrepreneurs to develop popular low-tech games."

Entrepreneurs and Companies must develop an ethical toolbox-More than work

Perhaps the most stunning aspect of last year’s corporate ethics scandals was the smugness that marked the reaction of so many American executives. Tim McGuire United Feature Syndicate You would think that support for ethical…

The Glint of Technology and an Old West Spirit in Boise, ID

Boise, Idaho, is an odd mix of the Old West and new technologies. Surrounded by the Owyhee Mountains and astride the Boise River, the city, Idaho’s capital, has some neighborhoods that retain the feel of…

New center, Crown of the Continent Learning Center in Glacier National Park, aims to boost park research

But a key component of the learning center will be enhancing information sharing between scientists, park managers, learning institutions and the public.

Be prepared when seeking mentor’s advice-A few minutes of organization can mean a big payback

How often have you sought advice from someone only to come away disappointed that you received nothing of value? Expectations of helpful guidance turned to another session of discouraging commentary. By Gary Williams Brigham Young…

Wyotana: Home of the Second Home

JAGGED mountain peaks pierce the clouds as their nine-million-year-old spires loom above a patch of delicate blue harebells still wet with morning dew. The lake below reflects the shifting colors of the rocks — green…

Federal R&D Funding Opportunities

Department of Commerce The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites applications for R&D projects that address various aspects of Chesapeake Bay fisheries, including coastal and estuarine research, fisheries research and multiple species interactions. Approximately…

Oregon tire king Les Schwab rolls to success

"I never thought I’d do $1 million in sales, so I’ve been 1,000 times more successful than I ever thought I’d be," said Schwab, who doesn’t have a college degree and was orphaned at age 15.

Research funds headed to WSU for two projects

Washington Tech Center OKs grants to fund work with Spokane, Richland concerns By Addy Hatch Spokane Journal of Business The Washington Technology Center has awarded grants to Washington State University to support research projects the…

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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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