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Three questions for VACOM Montana’s general manager in Lewistown

Why did the company choose Lewistown instead of someplace like Bozeman, or Las Vegas, or someplace on an interstate highway where there are a bunch of manufacturing companies around?

Why Great Ideas Get Stuck in Universities

Academic institutions incubate novel ideas and are important innovation partners for companies, but getting products out of universities and onto the market can be challenging. A study by Maria Roche illustrates how researchers might be getting in their own way.

Breakthrough Licensing Opportunities Inside From Techlink

We’ve also got new technology licensing opportunities from the DOD and VA — including a breakthrough HIV vaccine approach and a machine-learning technique with potential uses across several industries. Keep reading to find innovation opportunities for your company.

Special Invite: GFDA’s upcoming trainings in IEF grants, APEX how-to’s, and more!

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Looking for tech talent? Broaden your search, experts say

As governments struggle to close the IT skills gap, one state’s cybersecurity program stands out for who it is encouraging to participate.

Feds Warn Congress That Americans Need to Drive Less to Survive Climate Change

“The U.S. will not be able to decarbonize the transportation sector without addressing increased demand,” a recent DOT report wrote. So why are so few transportation leaders doing it?

GFDA Top Ten for 7-28-24

Enjoy the Montana State Fair right here in Great Falls Montana!

Tester Priorities to Bolster Montana Housing Supply, Support Law Enforcement and Firefighters, and Protect Public Lands Clears Key Senate Hurdle

“Montanans expect their elected officials to fight for rural America and work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to do what’s best for our state,” said Tester. “That’s why I’m proud to have secured key, bipartisan provisions that will help address housing shortages across our state, protect Montana’s public lands, support local and Tribal law enforcement, and do right by our brave firefighters. I’ll continue working to make sure these commonsense Montana priorities make it across the finish line.”