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Venture capitalist, Jon Marchi upbeat about Montana start-ups

"Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do it in Montana. You can."

Montana Department of Commerce Director to Present Over $1.3 Million in Grants to Economic Development Projects in Eastern Montana

Montana Department of Commerce Director Anthony Preite will present more than $1.3 million dollars in economic development grants to five projects in northeastern Montana.

Delegation from Iceland visiting Butte on Sunday to discuss geothermal energy development

They will discuss Montana’s potential for geothermal energy development.

Can’t VCs and angels just get along?

They described a suspicion on the part of the angels that they would be squeezed out in later-stage funding rounds, as well as a common perception of the angel as a retiree looking for a hobby rather than a dedicated team member willing to put in the hard work to see a business from concept through to commercialization.

Montana Phone Companies Offer Community and Economic Development Programs

Triangle Telephone Cooperative (TTC) and its subsidiary company, Central Montana Communications (CMC) are pleased to announce several new community and economic development programs available to residents of the communities served by the telecommunications companies.

Senate approves ‘Last Best’ protection measure

“We’re going to do whatever it takes to protect that phrase,” Baucus said in a statement. “I’m just baffled that someone would try to gain exclusive rights to it. That’s like trying to take the term ‘Big Sky Country’ or ‘Treasure State.’ It’s just not going to fly with Montanans.”

Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau proposes bed tax to promote tourism

“We are woefully, inadequately funded through (the current state) bed tax.” bureau Director Barbara Neilan

Tax ruling could end a day at the farm

Agritourism operations can qualify for special tax status as long as the land in question is used for commercial production of agricultural, horticultural or forestry products.

Paul Matteucci, USVP General Partner To Be Montana State University Finance Club Guest Lecturer, 10/17, Bozeman

Paul’s passion is creating jobs for people and their families. His strengths include organization operations and team-building and market strategy, all essential business skills.

Consultant suggests Helena market itself as arts education destination. “The West’s Learning Center for the Arts.”

“The one thing that struck us was the breadth but not the depth of the art and artisan activity in town, and the intellectual bent of the residents. If there ever was a town with a foundation, you’ve got it. So how do you leverage it so you’re different? Can this be a place people learn? We had to put a spin on it so you’re unique.”

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