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Can a silly idea lead to success?

"Ideas for new projects come from hanging out with kids. "We don’t have one-way mirror focus groups. We go hang out in classrooms. I like kids a lot. As sappy as it sounds, that’s the truth." After all, it’s what you would expect from a company whose mission statement is "create wonderful things, be good, have fun." Who needs any more than that?"

Companies find benefits from telecommuting-Employees are happier, more productive

Friday, November 29, 2002 Heralded as the workplace of the future, telecommuting is thriving today and saving companies millions of dollars. L.A. Lorek, Hearst News Service San Francisco Chronicle About 25 percent of IBM Corp.’s…

NASA: SATOP provides valuable free assistance to researchers.

"In every sector of government there’s research to benefit the general public. Why shouldn’t other parts of the country benefit from the experience NASA has to offer?"

Conducting an Online Survey-The best way to find out what your customers want is to ask.

Follow this guide to creating a survey that produces results.

Upheaval in the Boardroom: A Blessing in Disguise- How to make the most of the new rules of governance.

By keeping these qualities in mind and by "fishing in the right ponds" for candidates, boards can use the current upheaval to strengthen themselves for the future.

High hopes for high tech-New organization hopes to establish technology corridor in southeast Idaho

“The intent is as each business begins and expands, they are going to create job opportunities,” Hong said. “It’s going to have an impact on the economy in eastern Idaho.”

Research roundup at MSU-Bozeman (#211)-Deeper meanings-Tiny survivors-Creeping forests- Bacteria under glass

November 26, 2002 — by Evelyn Boswell Deeper meanings Children’s songs like "Ring Around the Rosy" and "Oh Dear! What can the Matter Be?" are more significant than you might think. Herbert Swick, a recent…

Spo-d’Alene? Feds want to settle regional economic development question

The combined population of 525,000 would vault the communities ahead of Boise and Colorado Springs, Colo., metropolitan areas — major competitors with Spokane for jobs — and ensure the Spokane area remains among the nation´s top 100 communities in population.

Building a better business-A well-produced newsletter can benefit entrepreneurs

Of all the ways entrepreneurs and small businesses market to clients and prospects, a regularly distributed newsletter can be one of the most efficient and cost effective. By Jeffrey Steele Special to the Chicago Tribune…

Federal Funding Opportunities

Department of Agriculture The Department of Agriculture invites states to submit proposals for funding under the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP). Approximately $1.35 million is available in FY 2003 for new awards. FSMIP supports studies…

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Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.