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BLDC February Newsletter – Business Recruitment Update

Last week BLDC, BSB, and the State of Montana hosted Cenate, a Norwegian company looking to set up operations in the US. Butte is currently in the running along with Richland, Washington for the placement of this facility.

Great Falls, Montana considering energy consulting firm to help monitor, manage costs

The analytical information gives more power and insight to city management to better control energy spending and usage, Morin told commissioners. The system can help show which buildings are using the most energy per square footage and help make adjustments.

Gallatin Valley planning organization holds first meeting

The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, commonly referred to as the MPO, is forming as a result of the city of Bozeman passing the 50,000 population threshold mark in the 2020 census. As a result of the change, Bozeman is now considered a metropolitan area, and the federal government requires it to form an MPO.

AI Is Coming for Your Web Browser. Here’s How to Use It

Microsoft Edge and other browsers have baked in powerful tools to help you write emails, generate images, and more.

Montana Dept. of Commerce extends cybersecurity grant application deadline

Montana businesses can receive up to $8,000 to assess cybersecurity readiness and monitor security equipment and programs.

Problems With Idaho’s Luma – New $100M Financial System Demonstrate Just How Hard Modernization Is

The new project aimed to modernize accounting, hiring and employee review, but for many, the overhaul has just added unnecessary frustration. The last time Idaho overhauled its processes to this extent was in the 1980s.

Can Funding Counties Directly Help Them Overcome Their Biggest Problems?

Thousands of county officials came to Washington, D.C., to make the case with Congress that funding counties directly is the best way to improve lives across the country’s diverse rural and urban communities.

Strong Towns 2024 National Gathering – 5/14-15 – Cincinnati, Ohio

For the Gathering itself, we’re running early bird pricing through April 1. Make sure to get your tickets soon for the best price.

Carter County, Montana Growth Policy development and availability of community survey

Citizens of Carter County are encouraged to get involved in the Growth Policy process.

Change the Conversation: Strong Towns are built incrementally

In this excerpt from “Where Did All the Small Developers Go,” housing expert Daniel Herriges describes why incremental development is so hard to do these days, and why we need to open the door to it once again for the sake of our cities.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.