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MEDA October News

Here are a few highlights of what is in the newsletter:

How I Learned How to Say No With Confidence

For many people, saying no doesn’t come easy–but for effective leaders, it’s a critical skill.

Gov. Gianforte, Montana State Agencies Blast BLM Over Its American Prairie Reserve Bison Grazing Proposal

Gov. Gianforte wrote. “Any action that could threaten the stability of Montana’s livestock industry, its ability to market healthy products, or the strength of its socioeconomic fabric deserves to be fully vetted and analyzed in an honest, thorough manner.”

BioScience under the Big Sky – Fall 2021 Newsletter

The Montana Bioscience Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s biotechnology companies,
entrepreneurs, laboratories, hospitals, clinics and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain
globally competitive bioscience companies — ultimately to create high-quality jobs and economic
opportunity in Montana.

City Commission, mayoral candidates discuss economic growth for Great Falls during forum – Billings locals react after City Council Candidate Forum

Five candidates for the two soon-to-be vacated city commission seats and two candidates for mayor answered questions during a candidate forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce held at Great Falls College MSU Tuesday evening. 

UTOPIA Fiber makes moves in Montana with $65M FTTP project

Bozeman Fiber currently runs an open access fiber ring in the city of Bozeman, Montana, serving local government and education facilities as well as more than 200 commercial customers. Its new initiative with UTOPIA Fiber seeks to grow that footprint to deliver fiber-to-the-premises to 22,000 homes and businesses there.

SBA recognition to help Early Stage Montana grow tech sector, expand reach

Jenni Graff, executive director of Early Stage Montana, said recognition by the SBA will include $50,000 to help the nonprofit expand its reach. The prizes are awarded to accelerator programs working with fledgling companies in areas of research and development, and STEM.

Montana Career Opportunity – Development Manager – DREAM Adaptive Recreation

The mission of DREAM Adaptive Recreation is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing year–round outdoor adaptive recreational opportunities.         Job Summary DREAM Adaptive Recreation (DREAM), based in Whitefish,…

Amid the Great Resignation, 5 Ways to Keep Employees Happy That Don’t Involve Hiking Wages

Facing an employee exodus? Consider this advice.

Volunteers “urgently” needed at the Missoula Food Bank

The food bank is looking for help with a wide range of services, including working in the food pantry, packaging school day snacks, afterschool meals, and weekend meals for students, supporting home delivery programs for aging neighbors, and mentoring in its onsite child-learning center.

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