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Wisconsin Startup Coalition, Tech Council tout their different approaches to advancing state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Two tech-oriented groups were quick to endorse Gov. Tony Evers’ plan for a $100 million state-backed venture capital fund when he first pitched the proposal in February.

3 Expert Tips For Becoming A More Innovative Entrepreneur

It may take a bit of practice, but you can strengthen your mindset or regain the creative juices that you feel are a bit lacking as of late.

Where Americans Are Moving — and Why They Really Are Doing It

It’s true that some cities have been losing population, but it’s not because of a mass exodus to escape the coronavirus. Don’t look for a lot of moving vans heading from Brooklyn to Mayberry.

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – How Funds will be allocated – Stimulus money could fuel massive Montana broadband effort

The latest COVID-19 relief package provides $1.9 trillion in mandatory funding, program changes and tax policies aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the pandemic.

TED Talks – 5 ways to build more empathy, and other ideas worth sharing

Just like we take care of our bodies and our mental health, developing empathy is a way to take care of our social health, says psychology professor Jamil Zaki.

Missoula officials, state leaders oppose statistical change to ‘metropolitan’ areas

The proposal could remove Missoula from the list, as well as Great Falls, forcing them to relinquish millions of dollars in federal funding, including revenue targeted for housing.

Montana organizations seek solutions to statewide Skills Gap issue

The Montana Chamber of Commerce released survey results from 2020 detailing that out of nearly 1000 respondents, 36% of businesses had to turn down growth opportunities due to a lack of skilled workers. Career fields included construction, engineering, and more.

Montana Department of Commerce Awards Business Development Funding across 15 Montana Communities

“When small businesses across Montana thrive, our communities and the hard-working Montanans who live and work here have new opportunities to prosper as well,” said Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

Software Company GL Solutions Relocates from Bend, Oregon to Kalispell in Montana’s Flathead Valley – Career Opportunities

In 2018, Moseley started shopping around in other states for cities with a lower cost of living and more relaxed taxes to relocate his technology company. After visiting the Idaho towns of Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, as well as Reno, Nevada, he landed on Kalispell.

Two Days Remain for Comments on Rural Definition Change

Nearly 300 comments – overwhelmingly opposing the change – have been filed in response to the proposal from the Office of Management and Budget.