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A new loneliness cure: Apps that match you with strangers for a meal

Several services are trying to help isolated remote workers and others find offline friends.

Economic Renaissance or Fleeting Recovery? Left-Behind Counties See Boom in Jobs and Businesses Amid Widening Divides

EIG looked at 972 counties that it classified as “left behind” and found that they have experienced a modest comeback over the last several years.

What’s a ” A PowerUp”? Young Americans Returning to Rural for More than Just Holiday Dinners

Despite old narratives about small towns being places to escape, grassroots leaders and policymakers in rural communities nationwide are exploring ways to attract young people to these places and make them feel at home there.

Small Towns Are Paying Remote Workers to Move In – Career Opportunities in Montana

Small Towns Are Paying Remote Workers to Move In

It’s Vacation Time! 10 Steps For A Successful Road Trip When You Rent An EV

Planning ahead when you rent an EV will make your road trip smooth and sublime. Here are 10 rental hints from someone who drives EVs full-time to help you to have a joyous all-electric driving experience on your vacation.

Nation’s First Chief Growth Officer on Reimagining Michigan

The former Rust Belt state is betting its future on a sought-after natural resource — people — guided by one person in particular. Hilary Doe, the first state chief growth officer anywhere, discusses what’s next.

25 Companies Hiring Now For Fully Remote Jobs In 2024

Across these sectors can be found companies who have taken innovative approaches to hiring and proactive employee retention, ensuring employee wellbeing is consistently upheld, including fully remote, hybrid options, unlimited PTO, and even offering access…

Number of job openings has declined sharply in every state

At the height of the labor shortage in 2022, there were two job openings per job seeker. As of April, the ratio was down to 1.2 openings per person.

Wanted: Montana ( and other states) host families for international students

Students from throughout the world come to the United States every year to not only study in our schools but to gain a better understanding of our American culture. And without the help of gracious host moms and dads, their education wouldn’t be possible.

Does your community have “Sit here if you’d like to have a conversation” benches?

One of the worst epidemics in our society is loneliness.   These benches are a very simple early stage way to address this and help people feel like they’re not alone. 

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

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