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Montana State University, Montana Technological University, the University of Montana and 10 other Universities, join regional alliance for high-tech economic development

The Mountains and Plains University Innovation Alliance, which includes universities in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and the Dakotas, will support coordination and collaboration to attract and expand industries aligned with the member institutions’ strengths in research and education, according to Alison Harmon, MSU’s vice president for research and economic development.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 1-8-23

We market what we love about Great Falls across Montana and the Pacific Northwest as part of our talent attraction efforts. We focus on elements that make Great Falls an amazing place to live and work. Check out our full campaign on Instagram – LiveInGreatFallsMT.

“Ignite” will highlight developments in and around Great Falls – Jan. 13 – Great Falls Development Authority

The participating organizations represent a range of industries such as education, healthcare, and food and agriculture, GFDA spokesperson Jolene Schalper explained, “Ignite is one of my favorite events that we host. 

Businesses missing out as Flathead County drags heels on Adopting the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements program, known as C-PACE

The squeaky wheels of Flathead County government grind on. “I want specific business owners to come to me,” Abell demanded. Maybe a few personal phone calls can help grease the way. Emails and phone numbers are included in this post.

Leadership Barometer 178 You Don’t Need More People – Just Better Leaders

You don’t need to more people; you need to change your leadership style

Reminders & Updates for Our Tourism Partners – Montana Office of Tourism

Each new year brings its own challenges and opportunities. This is especially true for the tourism industry, whether you are a business struggling with issues such as housing and employees, or a destination marketing organization trying to get the ‘right’ type of visitor coming at the ‘right’ time of year. Our goal for 2023 is to continue to work together to develop new ideas and programs to address these challenges.

How Smart Leaders Use the ‘Toast Question’ to Turn Their Business Into a Well-Oiled Machine

There is no wrong way to make toast; it’s just toast. The point of this exercise is to show that even seemingly straightforward processes can be interpreted differently from person to person.

Space2Place creative placemaking micro-grant competition applications open Jan 23. – Big Sky Economic Development

Space2Place is a creative placemaking micro-grant competition open to residents of Yellowstone County.

“Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters” This Book Can Teach You How to Generate Ideas

After 10 years at the helm of Stanford’s Masters of Creativity speaker series, we’ve learned innovation has more to do with discipline than luck.

Brian Bird: Montanans need reliable energy and diverse generation to deliver it

Thanks to all of our partners — the National Weather Service, transportation road crews, our state and local emergency and safety personnel and our customers — who work year around to prepare Montanans and keep us safe in all weather conditions, including -44 degree temperatures.

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

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.