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Artificial Intelligence of a Thousand Faces
Hundreds of millions of people use it. Trillions of dollars fuel it. In 2025, the conversation around AI turned from what it could be to what it is: Large language models are now everywhere, in our schools and our homes, on therapist couches and government computers. We feed it our data, and tell it our secrets.
Bringing trains back: Rail’s surprising role in a sustainable future
The prestigious science journal Nature is also now arguing for a global rail revival – not as a nostalgic nod to the past, but as a pragmatic cornerstone of climate strategy.
RuralStrong visits with Paul Tuss, Executive Director of Bear Paw Development Corporation in Havre, Montana.
In addition to being an economic development professional, Paul serves as a representative in the Montana legislature and brings a unique perspective on how government plays a vital role in rural economic development.
GFDA Top Ten for 10-26-25
On the Montana Business Attraction Mission we pitched the Great Falls region with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the Federation of Korean Industries, the South Korean World Class 300 business leaders, and the Keidanren Japanese business association. We participated in Montana business attraction seminars in Seoul and Tokyo co-hosted with leading business associations, participated in Korean and Japanese flour miller association luncheons, networked at special receptions with targeted company leaders, and met one-on-one with executives of targeted companies.
Why Referrals Are the Secret Weapon of Small-Business Growth
In our new Metrics That Matter series, we kick off with a look at customer referral rate: how to measure it, how to boost it.
Downtown Helena grows and evolves with new businesses
“Come down. I guess, go to the movies, walk around here. You can get some food on the corner and I’m down here too. It’s beautiful. Whoever developed this did an amazing job,” says Ostrem.
Prospera Navigator – Upcoming Events and Business Trainings
Member Meetups and Business Tours are always free for current Prospera members to attend. Starting in 2026, non-members will be charged $20 to attend.
USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on the Scope of the New $100,000 H-1B Fee
The fee does not apply to current visa holders or approved petitions for change of status, amendment, or extension of stay within the U.S. The guidance also highlights a narrow exception to the $100,000 fee in rare cases deemed to be in the national interest.