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Feature Analyst User Conference Defines Future of Automated Feature (AFE)

Tools,
such as the VLS software Feature Analyst, can help government agencies
address this cost by lowering the labor hours required to produce and
maintain features such as road, buildings, and streams.”

Angel Track at the 11th Annual NASVF Conference – Salt Lake, UT 11/10-12

Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Bill Payne, has assembled a spectacular program for assisting those communities interested in joining the fast growing list of angel investing groups. · A faculty of eighteen seasoned angel leaders from all…

Iowa ‘Fund of Funds’ Changes Investment Approach

Finding sources of venture capital — investors willing to stake an equity position in a risky start-up company in return for profitably cashing out in five to seven years — is particularly tough in Iowa, where there are few, if any, single sources willing to make these types of high-dollar investments.

Minority-owned business evolving – Silver Wolf Enterprises of Chinook

"We have a lot of wonderful small businesses in Montana owned by Native Americans. They don’t get enough recognition, and that is why these awards are so important,"

Centene acquires new clients as business continues to grow

"What’s pretty exciting is that we’ve got a real company that is showing real interest in Great Falls," Ian Davidson ,Chairman of the Davidson Companies said.

Montana personal income growth second in the nation

"The Montana economy has barreled ahead of the U.S.

Ultralightweight gear puts bounce in backpackers’ stride – Backpacking Light Magazine in Bozeman

"This is a revolution that’s changing people’s lives,"

Think Like an Entrepreneur – Learn what it takes to build the million-dollar business of your dreams.

By becoming knowledgeable, proficient and skilled in the operations of a successful business, you dramatically increase the probability that you’ll earn a lot of money, achieve financial independence and become a millionaire yourself in the years ahead.

Brewing up cups – Missoula man tries to take award-winning coffee mugs to next level

Mark Porter’s desire for a good cup of coffee in the backcountry led to his invention of a durable french-press mug. After seven years of designing mugs, Porter sells to clients including REI and Neiman Marcus.

Gamble envisions "research corridor" along I-90 to boost state’s economy

If Montana can harness the combined research power of Butte, Billings, Missoula and Bozeman, Gamble said, "We can drive a new knowledge-based economy for the state.

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

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

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