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The National Park Service wants to hear from you on “matching fund” component where the Park Service would match funds raised by private and non-profit donors for projects in the Park.

The Service will hold a “listening session” in Helena Sunday to hear suggestions and ideas on President Bush’s National Park Centennial Initiative.

MYTOPO.com (Billings, MT) Releases New Product: A Navigation-Ready TOPOHOTO ™ Map

Landowners and outdoor enthusiasts who have for years relied on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map series now have a new option.

Feds say no to ash spreading business in Montana

Federal officials denied a permit to a Montana woman whose business aims to spread the cremated remains of clients in publicly owned mountains and meadows.

TerraServer® and MyTopo.com (Billings, Montana) Announce Exclusive Print Partnership

“We chose MyTopo to be our exclusive print partner because of their long-standing commitment to quality and customer service,” said Brian Randy Funk, COO of TerraServer®. “MyTopo has an amazing printing capability and worked closely with us to develop new products and technologies.”

Proposed Tax Break Could Boost Angels’ Role

Proposed legislation winding its way through Congress could give angel investors a new incentive to fund start-ups — and a more visible profile in the small-business community.

The Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Act would provide a 25% tax credit to investors with a net worth of at least $1 million who make equity investments in early-stage small businesses — the first time an investor would get a break for investing at the front end.

Montana Business Assistance Connection start-up loans hit $10M

Current board member and former president Rick Hays said the milestone is crucial as the local economic development authority strives toward its goal of economic self-sufficiency, funding its operations completely with the fees and interest generated by its loans.

N.E.W. planning to add 130 positions in Great Falls

"Our employees and our company have become so involved in Great Falls, and what we see here is just a really great fit to continue to offer more employment opportunities."

GameTech acquires Summit Amusementn of Billings, Montana

Billings, Mont.-based Summit makes video lottery terminal equipment and other gaming devices. Its primary markets include Montana, Louisiana and Native American casinos.

Meeting The Affordable Housing Challenge – Conference in Montana set for 5/17-18

Inclusionary zoning and community land trusts are two innovative methods that government and non-profits are starting to use to create affordable housing, though these, like past efforts, have their shortcomings.

More Colleges Nuture Business Aspirations

The Arizona State program hands out $200,000 to student ventures annually, accepting about 15 to 20 of the roughly 100 submissions that are made each year. And hundreds of other U.S. colleges and universities also have awakened to the fact that many of their graduates are likely to work for themselves someday. Many are bolstering their courses and extracurricular activities for aspiring entrepreneurs and helping students create businesses before graduation.

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