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MontanaSky and Vero Fiber Merge to Boost Northwest Montana Broadband

The merger combines MontanaSky’s local expertise with Vero Fiber’s national network skills to enhance fiber access. This partnership aims to improve competition and service quality while focusing on underserved communities.

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Does You Community Have a Repair Cafe? What You Can Do.

Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. You’ll also find expert volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields.

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New $3.2M Grant Boosts Drug Access for Rural Hospitals in 9 States Including Montana

The Civica Rural Hospital program offers reliable generic drug supplies to 330 rural hospitals across nine states, including Montana. This pilot aims to reduce drug shortages and costs, benefiting isolated communities with limited purchasing power.

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AI Tools Slash Housing Permit Delays in U.S. Cities

Cities like Denver and Honolulu are using AI to cut permit approval times and reduce errors. Federal funding supports these efforts, promising faster housing development pipelines nationwide.

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GFDA Top Ten for 8/23/26 + a New Mural

GFDA has some great Career Opportunities! We’re looking for two Business Development Officers, one to focus on attracting investment in Downtown Great Falls and one to focus on expanding food, ag and bio processing industry in the region. We’re looking for two business advisors, one to focus on helping businesses with government contracting and one to focus on helping existing businesses to thrive and entrepreneurs to start new businesses including business plans, profitability, market research, and securing capital.

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Why America’s Energy Grid Has To Change and How Wyoming is Poised to Benefit from U.S. Energy Grid Modernization

Wyoming hosts about 15 data centers and faces rising demand for large digital loads. ATLAS advocates for grid upgrades to reduce costs and support AI-driven growth.

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JoeyCo Connects Students and Seniors for Affordable Housing

JoeyCo pairs college students with retired homeowners to provide affordable rent and companionship. This intergenerational model addresses high student housing costs and senior isolation, offering mutual benefits in communities like the Bay Area and potentially Montana.

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You Should Read “The Pulp” Fresh Press – In old fashioned paper form now as well as online…

The Pulp is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization serving Missoula and western Montana. The Pulp’s mission is to produce in-depth journalism that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana and advances transparency, equity, and democracy.

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Protect Your Ideas – 8/27 – Kalispell

If you are unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

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Montana State University’s Bracken Center Secures Internships for Over 300 Students

The Bracken Center and Jake Jabs College provide personalized career support connecting students with internships across industries. Nearly 70 percent of business students completed internships in summer 2026, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

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