Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana

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Nordic Countries Attract Knowledge Workers and Capital Despite High Taxes

One lesson is that it is possible to encourage the growth of knowledge-intensive jobs in regional clusters.

Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy – 4 ways to decide if work is hybrid, remote or in-person

The forces that both enable and encourage digital nomadism are here to stay.

Close the digital divide in rural areas first

It’s our hope that Montana’s congressional delegation stands up for rural communities. It would be a darn shame if Congress were to send critical resources to America’s largest cities while the rural divide grows in places like Montana. Prioritize rural broadband.

Consider applying for SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program.

You can play a role in connecting underserved small businesses with resources they need to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic.

Sharing the love of the Lower Yellowstone – $4 million state plan launched

Montana has launched a $4 million plan to expand access along the eastern stretches of the longest undammed river in the Lower 48 in hopes of drawing tourists and tapping economic potential.

City of Hamilton to host a week of public input sessions ahead of city plan update

The goal of the update is to revisit Hamilton’s growth policy, as western Montana sees a recent boom in popularity.

Bring back corner stores to create a connected, equitable city

A call for zoning reforms that legalize commercial buildings in residential neighborhoods in Seattle—a building type and land use that has fallen out of favor all over the United States.

3 Ways Biden’s Latest Executive Order Could Give Your Business an Edge

The order calls on the Federal Trade Commission for new rules to restrict the use of non-compete clauses and excessive occupational licensing requirements.

President Biden Just Announced Plans to Restore Net Neutrality

But it could take months to get rolling.

Spots still available for Great Falls’ Future of Ag tour! 7/13 – 8:30AM

“Agriculture is changing, from traditional wheat and barley to canola, chickpeas, industrial hemp, and lentils. What is in store for the future? You are cordially invited to the Future of Ag Tour 2021 on Tuesday, July 13th.”

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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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.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding