The Boutique Seed Advantage in a Concentrated World
In Q1 2026, six firms raised 76% of all the money committed to U.S. venture funds. In the first half of the year, two companies took 43% of global venture investment. Here is why we think that is good news for focused seed investing.
Montana Manufacturing Business Owners — Do you know what your business is worth today?
Exit readiness isn’t just a number, a plan, or a framework. It’s knowing whether you and your business are truly prepared for a successful transition.
Remsight – A Montana-Built Technology That Serves Irrigation Districts at Any Scale
We discuss the technology’s benefits and a recent deployment at Daly Ditches Irrigation District. Remsight’s aim is to fine-tune its technology in its home state, earning trust and making accomplishments, before expanding.
Photonics West 2027: Montana’s Optics and Photonics Industry Will Head Back to San Francisco
Companies considering Montana, as well as Montana companies attending the show, are invited to connect with the business attraction team in San Francisco. Contact Tony Brockman at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.
Montana Faces Skilled Trades Shortage Amid Retiring Workforce – Where is the next generation of skilled trades workers?
Employers struggle to fill welding, flooring, and driving roles despite rising wages and apprenticeship programs. Training efforts at institutions like Great Falls College MSU aim to prepare new workers for these critical jobs.
Airbnb Says Guests Shouldn’t Have to Do the Dishes Anymore
The company will limit the chores hosts can require of guests, responding to complaints from travelers who said they shouldn’t have to do housekeeping while paying cleaning fees.
Drone Completes First Combat Medevac of Wounded Ukrainian Soldier
A modified hexacopter successfully extracted a wounded soldier from a heavily shelled zone, bypassing risks that ground or helicopter evacuations face. This breakthrough highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in frontline medical operations and could inspire new emergency response methods in remote areas like Montana.
V2B (Veterans to Business) Stronger Businesses. Stronger Communities – Free to attend Open to all – 11/10 – Kalispell
A veteran-led business network for Montana. Year One is in Kalispell — for veteran entrepreneurs, and for the businesses that hire them, buy from them, and build alongside them.
From lackluster to lifeblood – Missoula’s Clark Fork River
The Clark Fork went from dumping ground to Missoula’s backbone. Some business owners are asking what they owe it in return.



