How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years
Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know.
Montana Economic Developers Association 2025 Spring Conference – 4/22-24 – Livingston, Montana
We are excited to invite you to MEDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, taking place on April 22-24, 2025 in Livingston, MT. This important event will include the election of new board members and feature a larger variety of engaging breakout sessions designed to inspire and inform.
GFDA Top Ten 3-9-25
This year’s Fire Within Awards was record-breaking! We honored 56 incredible women, making it our largest event ever, and filled The Newberry with energy and inspiration.
Montana Department of Commerce’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Program Expands Access to Capital
“Montana’s small businesses are growing, and with additional funding opportunities on the horizon, more entrepreneurs or small businesses will have the capital they need to take root and thrive,” said Montana Department of Commerce Acting Director Mandy Rambo.
Atlanta Fed shock sounds ‘Trumpcession’ warning
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model estimate for annualized growth in the current quarter was a stunning -2.8% on Monday, down from +2.3% last week. A month ago the model showed that growth in the January-March period was tracking close to +4.0%.
For Many of America’s Aging Workers, ‘Retirement Is a Distant Dream’ – Time Magazine
Half of babies born in the U.S. in 2007 are projected to live to 103, according to the World Economic Forum.
Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell!
Today’s world is disturbing to say the least. Here’s a way to escape with a meditative way to clear your brain of all that’s going on. It’s fishy but very addictive in a good way. It may help make you life calmer and more enjoyable and peaceful.
Registration open for May 13 annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference in Bozeman, Montana
An annual conference focused on professional development and networking opportunities for women is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, at Montana State University.
GFDA Top 10 for 3/2/25
GFDA’s cross border partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge, Alberta was the topic this week on the Cross Border Network’s Municipal Affairs television show featuring Brett Doney, CEO of the Great Falls Development Alliance, and Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge.
GFDA Top Ten for 2-23-25
Calumet announced that Montana Renewables received the first tranche of the $1.44 billion federally guaranteed loan, another step forward toward the start of construction on the major expansion of its Great Falls Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel refinery.