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Millennials Find New Hope in the Heartland

If Millennials do not find the Heartland more attractive, even the most well-conceived and articulated economic development strategies will be rendered mute.

“It wasn’t Wall Street that won the West, it was cowboys (and cowgirls).” Tech startups come to the Mountain West, but can they grow?

“Boise, Idaho has gotten really cool, right? Bozeman, Montana has gotten really cool, and they have a flavor of this kind of growth there.”

Come Home – Making a small town home

“Being able to see the fruits of my labor gave me purpose. Being in a small town, I feel like you can create greater change, and you see it faster,” she said.

The Simple Privilege of Resettling to a Small Town

A big city journalist follows through on a “crazy” idea of moving to a place where adults are satisfied, children have support, and people look out for each other.

Technology and the Talent Shortage – How staffing agencies are adapting to the supply and demand gap.

“Employers need to embrace greater inclusivity when recruiting and hiring and give qualified individuals a second chance at success in life — particularly when the U.S. labor market is the tightest in history.”

Something Special Is Happening in Rural America

There is a “brain gain” afoot that suggests a national homecoming to less bustling spaces.

Paul Turner: What do eight out of 10 Spokane transplants have in common?

Here are a few guesses. Which one sounds about right to you?

Washington Career Opportunity – Geospatial Technology Services Lead – City of Bellevue

The City of Bellevue, WA is currently recruiting a Lead who is responsible for the overall technical project and program management of the City-wide geographic information system.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to be first statewide agency to host artist-in-residence

Applications are now open for artists interested in the year-long position, which will be located within WSDOT.

Michael Mattmiller Resigns as Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer – National Search Launched

Mattmiller has been one of the more prominent tech leaders within major American cities over the past four years, regularly being recognized for his leadership and the work his department has done.

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