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City Club Missoula’s August forum dove deep into Montana’s Taxation System – Must Watch Video

The forum featured current and former members of local and state government. The expert panel provided an overview of Montana’s multifaceted system, including tax codes and rates, collections, rebates, and burdens.

Montana Tech to offer new construction management spring degree, scholarship money available

Students on the accelerated paths will incur less debt at graduation and begin earning a well-paying salary earlier. It is a win-win for the students and the Montana construction industry,” said Kenneth Lee, dean of the Lance College of Mines and Engineering.

Why Business Needs “Ignition Schools”

Ignition Schools stoke innovation and mint founders.

Bitterroot Childcare Summit: Collaboration is key

“It’s known to many in the Bitterroot that we have an employee shortage,” Mitchell said. “What’s not obvious is a large part of this problem stems from child care obstacles — lack of affordability and accessibility.”

EDA Headwaters Tech Hub is now open and we need your input

This is an amazing opportunity!  Please read the latest updates from Joseph Thiel, complete with instructions, hyperlinks, and additional documents at the bottom.

College of Veterinary Medicine Feasibility Study Findings & Lunch Invitation

Montana doesn’t have a vet school, nor does Idaho, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Nebraska. Veterinary care for pets and stock animals is critical to our economy and way of life.

An Opportunity for Schools to Expand Personalized and Work-Based Learning

Transformational Learning Grants are available to Montana school districts to support and implement a proficiency-based education system. Montana law defines this as “an education system in which student progress is based on a student’s demonstration of competence rather than on the basis of seat time or the age or grade level of the student.”

Montana State University breaks ground on Great Falls nursing school

The Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing Great Falls campus is preparing to begin the construction of a new building. It is one of five MSU nursing buildings across the state that is possible due to a $101 million donation from Mark and Robyn Jones.

Key findings from 2023 Montana STEM Summit to be presented online Dec. 12

The Dec. 12 presentation will include STEM data for Montana and the nation; challenges and opportunities as identified by summit participants; and suggestions for advancing STEM in Montana. Attendees, especially those who were unable to attend the April summit, can also contribute ideas and feedback.

Crews to break ground for Butte medical training center in 2024 – The Praxis Center

The $30 million project will bring a state of the art 35,000 square foot healthcare simulation training center to Uptown Butte. This will bring 5,000 people from across the continent that will be trained annually. This is the goal for the yet-to-be-built Praxis Center that is coming to the corner of Arizona and Park Streets.

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Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and communities.

Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.