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GFDA Top Ten for 8/11/26

Our Great Falls Regional APEX assisted 16 clients this week as they pursued government contracting opportunities. For businesses looking to streamline the search process, a customized Bid Match profile may be the right solution.

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Switching Earlier from a Gas Powered Vehicle to An Electric Vehicle Cuts Carbon Emissions by Over Half

A study shows retiring gasoline cars early and switching to electric vehicles reduces emissions by up to 58 percent over 16 years.

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Colorado-Wyoming Passenger Rail Can Happen If Cheyenne Provides Funding Support

Leaders of a project to provide passenger rail service between Colorado and Wyoming say it can happen if Cheyenne does its part with funding support approved by voters. “If we can go to Mars, we can go 45 miles from Cheyenne to Fort Collins,” said one supporter.

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Mapping it out: Montana’s onX tool connects all Americans to free public land comment opportunities

As ownership and use of public lands continue to be debated in the legislature and media, the Public Land Comment Hub provides a centralized resource for users to identify and submit feedback to federal agencies.

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Private Equity Firms Are Sitting on Nearly 34,000 Unsold Companies. That Pileup Is Getting Worse

Amid high interest rates and an AI boom, PE is struggling to sell. Small business owners could suffer as a result.

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Free and Paid Montana Field Guide Apps Hit 20,000 Downloads Quickly

Developed by Radd Icenoggle, the app makes complex natural world information accessible and engaging. It features searchable species data, geologic maps, and interactive simulations to deepen users’ outdoor connections.

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Helena Apprenticeship Program Trains Linemen with 7,000 Hours of Rigorous Instruction

The Helena program combines classroom learning and fieldwork to prepare apprentices for the demanding lineman profession. Emphasizing safety, teamwork, and integrity, it serves a five-state region including Montana and aims to meet the high demand for skilled linemen in challenging environments.

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Sales Are So Low, California Wineries Are Burning Their Vineyards

Hundreds more wineries are expected to close in the next two years, by which point the industry is expected to bottom out, experts say.

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French company turns office into shelter for homeless man in Brittany

Homeless people, called invitees, need to be older than 18, unaccompanied, have legal residency, have no addiction issues, and be actively seeking a job. People can stay for three to six months, with an average stay of four and a half months, according to Mr Loaëc. They are only allowed in the companies at night and on weekends.

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