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BioScience under the Big Sky Summer 2023 Newsletter

The objective of the 4th “F” Fund (4FF) is to provide direct assistance to Montana Bioscience entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in need of money for travel to key conferences, small equipment purchases, or temporary staff assistance in relation to proposal development, etc.

Montana cities reacting to zoning, planning changes from 2023 Legislature

Several of the new laws that came out of the 2023 session were aimed at encouraging denser housing development within cities, through new requirements for zoning and land-use planning.

Bozeman one step closer to seeing slower speed limits on city streets

The city says they want to work with MDT and other large cities across the state to give them more flexibility to set speed limits.

Montana Nonprofit Association Update

Together We Are a Force For Good

Montana Senator Jon Tester pushes for lifetime ban of former members of Congress from becoming lobbyists

Also, reintroducing legislation would require members to publish daily schedules

Hi-tech Stevensville, Montana factory doubles down on automation

Investing in robotics has helped Glacier Tool, which specializes in small firearm components, keep its second-generation family business growing despite Montana’s tight labor market.

USDA Invests More than $20 Million to Support Rural Health Care in Multiple Montana Communities

“These funds provided direct relief to several critical care sites across Montana, enabling them to address challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and more,” said Williams. “Every Montanan deserves quality health care no matter where they live, and this funding not only provided immediate relief, but also helped rural health care facilities’ progress toward long-term sustainability.”   

Hundreds of Solar Panels Installed in Helena, Montana to Save Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint

These panels provide around one-third of the energy needed by the Transportation Systems building. Not only does the use of solar energy make sense in terms of stabilizing the grid and facilities, but it also brings the city closer to achieving its clean energy goals.

This Montana ‘tax rebate’ is a gimmick. – City Club Missoula Presents Treasure State Taxes: Shedding Light on Montana’s Tax System Monday, August 14, 2023

The problem is the very regressive state income tax, that becomes flat at 6.75% regardless of income, at and above incomes of $19,600. To its credit, Montana has avoided enacting a sales tax, which is typically very regressive.

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

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.

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