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The little power plant that could. – Small Northwestern Energy facility south of Butte can help light 40,000 homes

"I bet 95 percent of people don’t realize that Butte has a power plant," said Rich Potvin, manager of the Basin Creek Power Plant, located south of town behind the Butte Industrial Park.

Montana Ambassadors look to state’s future – Montana On The Move

The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of leaders in business, education, and the professions with a common dedication to living and doing business in Montana and furthering the best interests of the state, serving at the pleasure of the Governor.

Software billionaire Siebel selling Montana’s N Bar Ranch for $45M

The N Bar is one of Montana’s oldest ranches, in continuing operation since 1878, 11 years before Montana earned statehood. In 1885, Tom Cruse, an Irish immigrant who developed the $50 million Drumlummon gold mine north of Helena, bought the N Bar and launched a cattle empire stretching 100 miles to Jordan.

The Seattle-based Alliance of Angels investors report record year, fund 29 companies

"We experienced our strongest year ever in terms of dollars flowing to entrepreneurs, even in the midst of a severe downturn," Alliance chairman, Dan Rosen, said in the release.

24-hour production underway at Earl Fisher Bio-Diesel Plant

They make fuel and meal for people to use on their farm from oil seed they grew. But they are also doing commercial sales as well, and that was off to a good start last year as well.

A Federal Tax Credit for Startup Investors

I propose that the federal government tag along on the tax incentive programs already in place in 30 states meant to stimulate this kind of investment.

Montana Ambassadors honor Walter Breuning

Great Falls attorney Channing Hartelius, president-elect of the 180-member organization, said Montana Ambassadors chose to make Breuning an honorary member not just because he’s 113 years old, but for bringing a lot of visibility to Montana and Great Falls.

"We felt that he truly represents what Montanans should be and are," Hartelius said.

Two innovative companies, McKinstry and WhoCanHelp.com, discuss Missoula expansion plans at MAEDC gathering

Two vastly different, innovative companies that have at their helm people with long ties to Missoula discussed plans to expand operations in Missoula.

Montana’s Enduring Industry – Health care gains 1,400 jobs in two years, most in state

“I don’t see a lot of downside in the health care industry,” Eldredge said. “All of the projections say we’re going need more medical attention.”

Montana World Trade Center Announces International Business Development Mission to Israel May 31-June 3, 2010

The mission will help Montana companies develop relationships with new clients through prearranged one-on-one meetings. It will also provide an opportunity for companies already doing business in the region to cultivate stronger ties with business partners.

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