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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.

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. 

All In on AI, Salesforce’s Benioff Tells Other CEOs This Is the Last Time They’ll Manage Only Humans

Marc Benioff is an AI hawk, and his company’s success with AI agents prompted an announcement that the company won’t need to hire engineering staff this year.

Trump orders fuel questions, concern over research funding on Montana campuses

University officials await clarity on federal funding supporting equipment and facilities used by faculty, students and private companies.

Montana Department of Commerce Launches the Opportunities in Rural Economies Program

Today, the Montana Department of Commerce launched the Opportunities in Rural Economies Program, a new initiative aimed at fostering economic growth, supporting business expansion and creating high-paying jobs in rural communities across the state.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 5

The Weekly Roundup is designed to be simple, easy to digest and informative – just the information you need. We know you’re busy, so we’re giving you access to more information without adding more emails to your inbox.

Dorsey – Launching Agentic AI in an Uncertain U.S. Regulatory Landscape

Are you ready to begin adding AI Agents to your human teams? You will soon be getting requests to do so. While business teams will be wowed by what AI Agents and their subagents can do, the artificial intelligence regulatory environment is increasingly uncertain, and we advise caution.

In an Executive Order issued January 20, 2025, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately pause the disbursement of funds” from both the IRA and the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The following projects in Montana will be impacted by this Order:

These are programs receiving funding from the federal government. It is all suspended by the executive order. You can weigh in – call your representatives and tell them what you think about these investments in Montana.

Try the ‘Work Backwards’ method to work smarter and live better

We are thinking about work and life the completely wrong way around, and it’s created a workforce that is—on the whole—overworked, disengaged, and apprehensive.