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ARPA Ag Infrastructure Grants

The intent of the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is to advance Montana’s agricultural industry through targeted investments in value-added agriculture projects across the state. Grants will assist with the development of innovative agricultural business improvements to keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry, create new jobs, and expand business opportunities.

U.S. Department of Energy Releases First Ever Federal Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Buildings Sector

First Comprehensive Federal Strategy Outlines Pathways to Reduce Emissions 90% in Buildings Sector by 2050, Reinforcing President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Lower Energy Costs, Improve Resilience, and Tackle the Climate Crisis

New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture

“Barons,” published Tuesday by Austin Frerick, a native Iowan and Yale University food policy fellow, argues that a runaway process of monopoly has gutted rural America while bleeding the taste from American food.

Over 3,000 homes on the Navajo Nation Receive Accurate Addresses for the First Time

The Rural Utah Project is encouraging rural residents to use Plus Codes, a free addressing system created by Google.

Grants for Small Towns and Rural Areas Focus on Enhancing Civic Life

A new philanthropic organization will roll out $10 million in grants to rural communities and small towns in 2024, funding projects aimed at enhancing civic participation.

Nation’s ‘largest’ rail investment entices Montana passenger rail advocates

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday made $2.4 billion available to help local railroads modernize both freight and passenger rail infrastructure, and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority may consider several projects.

How to master the art of small talk

A guide to having actually interesting conversations with strangers.

TechLink – Spring Into These Technology Opportunities – Navy Breakthrough Makes Artificial Muscles a Reality and More…

You’re facing challenges in your business, too. Using the right tools can help you power through them. The good news is you have the benefits of a great team on your side, as researchers from the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs are developing innovative technology with uses far and wide across industries. We’re here to help you connect with the perfect fit — at no additional cost to you — by licensing these technologies for your company.  

New Documentary Showcases Vermont’s Unique Community Broadband Approach

A new documentary tells the uplifting story of how Vermonters rallied around the emergence of Communications Union Districts (CUDs) as the state’s primary vehicle to bring high-quality Internet service to every resident and business in one of the most rural states in the nation.

Your doctor might not be listening to you. AI can help change that.

If implemented responsibly, artificial intelligence promises to help return medicine to its humanistic roots.

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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.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

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