BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

News Catrgory Sponspor:


Dorsey & Whitney - An International business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs in Missoula, Montana and beyond.

Menlo Park venture firm keeps up investing pace- NEA thinking long term

New Enterprise Associates is running against the herd. At a time when some venture firms are closing their doors or slashing investments in start-ups, Menlo Park’s NEA has barely blinked. It has poured more money…

Economic Memo: Washington, Oregon lagging recovery- but Montana may grow faster than the national average this year.

The Northwest continues to trail the national economy with only one state in the region — Montana, the smallest in terms of population — expected to grow faster than the national average this year. Things…

Rules for entrepreneurs

It’s too soon to be certain, but there are signs the tech industry could be on the verge of a comeback. If or when that happens, you can be sure of two things: there will…

Reuteman: New hopes, threats loom for the West

Every so often, a document lands on my desk that is so intelligent, the best thing I can do for you is to edit it down to its most important elements. by Bob Reuteman Rocky…

Utah called a tax-heavy state- Burden is hindering economic growth, Ohio professor says

Utah is an unfriendly state when it comes to earning an income, accumulating wealth or operating a business, according to one well-known economist. By Dave Anderton Deseret News business writer In fact, Richard Vedder, a…

Venture firm invests $5.5 million in TeraCloud

NW Venture Associates invests in Bellevue maker of software Northwest Venture Associates and another venture capital firm have invested $5.5 million in TeraCloud Corp., a Bellevue maker of storage resource management software. Bert Caldwell Spokesman-Review…

Panel offers tips on protecting ideas- Experts say companies’ futures at stake

Protecting intellectual property is critical to a company´s future, business leaders were told during a panel discussion Friday. The program, which featured a panel of experts discussing intellectual property issues, was sponsored by the Boise…

MSU to begin sheep project

Montana State University recently received a $400,000 USDA grant to fund a statewide Sheep Institute. The Montana Sheep Institute is a cooperative program of MSU, the Montana Wool Growers Association and the Montana sheep industry….

When drinks need an ID -Women’s trinkets tag wineglasses

All they wanted to do was make enough money to get back to California’s wine country. Instead, Ellen Petti and Derri Greene launched a business that logged $6.5 million in sales in its second full…

Enterprise 101: Secure the moneybag

Wendy Wahl, chief executive officer of TraceDetect, logged more than 45 hours in the past eight months asking investors for one thing: money. By Tricia Duryee Seattle Times Eastside business reporter That’s 20 presentations, 90…

MATR Sponsor (view all)


Working to create a clean and balanced energy portfolio that will provide for a safe and reliable energy future. Learn more at http://www.NorthWesternEnergy.com/BrightFuture

MATR Supporters (view all)


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.

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area