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Headwaters Tech Hub Leadership Transition

I am honored to step into the role of Interim Regional Innovation Officer, and I want to start by thanking Tim VanReken for his great leadership and service to Montana.

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SBA – SBIC program – Invitation to Lenders, Venture Fund Managers, and University Tech Transfer Offices – 10/6 – Online

The SBA Great Plains and Rocky Mountains Regions are hosting an information session for investors, fund managers, and financial institutions to learn more about the SBA – Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program, licenses, and benefits. This is not intended for small businesses or entrepreneurs seeking SBIC investment.

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The nation’s first federal tax-credit scholarship program, set to launch Jan. 1 and help cover private- and public-school expenses.

By 2030, officials estimate the program could generate nearly $26B annually, funding about 2.2 million scholarships. See how school vouchers work and the debate surrounding them.

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2027 Made in Montana Trade Show Application Now Open 

The trade show is a unique selling opportunity for Made in Montana businesses, incorporating a wholesale day as well as a public retail day.

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CubCloud AI applies to host Montana’s first fleet of Tesla Cybercabs starting with Missoula

Surratt says he hopes for a future where all cars are autonomous. “My nephew and niece, they might not have to drive cars at all if they don’t want to,” he said. “Traffic will be safer. People will drive safer. People will get places quicker.”

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EU Proposal Could Help Cities Restrict Short-Term Rentals

The European Commission is proposing a framework to help tourist cities restrict short-term rentals where they can show a sustained impact on housing affordability, potentially easing overtourism.

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Public schools see ‘money on the table’ in education tax credit designed for private school choice

A small but growing set of organizations — school districts, charter schools, public school foundations, start-up nonprofits, and after-school providers — is working to turn a tax credit primarily designed to cover private school tuition into a benefit for public school students. The extent of their success could determine how many children are ultimately helped by the tax credit, and influence whether more Democratic governors in particular opt their states into the program.

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Big Sky 55+ – You’re Invited to our Fall Conference! “Gathering Wisdom, Building Power: United We Stand” – 11/17 – Missoula, Montana

A one-day conference in Missoula, Montana to celebrate intergenerational power, hone our truth-seeking skills, and level up on the issues that will be decided in Montana’s 2027 Legislative session.

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City Club Missoula – Meet the Candidates for U.S. Senate – 10/19 – NEW VENUE – UM University Center Ballroom

UC Ballroom, University of Montana Doors Open at 5:30pm & Debate Starts – 6:15pm

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The Forest Service is poised to hand off one of the West’s most visited landscapes Critics say this is a test case for privatizing public lands.

“This is the camel’s nose under the tent. Cut employees so the excuse is not enough support.  The Trump administration wants to sell off lands wherever it can and privatize lands wherever it can’t. So this is the test case for privatization,” said Aaron Weiss, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities.

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