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To Help Local Economies, Utah Hires Rural, Remote State Workers

Utah’s government looks for ways to “streamline and modernize” its operations. One way to do it: allowing and encouraging remote work and tapping into rural talent.

Kim Morisaki, new executive director of the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, tackles Flathead housing crunch with business expertise

The Northwest Montana Community Land Trust nonprofit has an inventory of 52 residential properties throughout Kalispell and sells the homes to low- and moderate-income families, while maintaining ownership of the land.

Rural Perspectives: Enhancing Education and Training Support for Rural Residents

Knowing that employment opportunities and the workforce industry will continue to shift to fields that require more technical skills, there is a need to support individuals in accessing postsecondary education and training to obtain relevant degrees and credentials.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 9-19-21

Here is our Top 18 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

Montana Learning Center awarded $360,000 NASA grant

MLC says NASA funding has supported their efforts for years, helping provide a variety of programs that not only encourage engagement with STEM professionals but also help students develop their collaboration and communications skills and build other skills necessary for success in today’s education and work environments.

Code Girls United Free Online program is open for 4th to 8th grade Montana girls (starts first week of October, Monday class and a Wednesday class)

Code Girls United’s mission is to expand the future career opportunities of 4th – 8th grade girls in Montana through hands-on experiences in coding, technology, and business. By building skills and self-confidence, we are teaching young girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Many Rural Regions Finding More Reasons to Fasttrack EV Infrastructure

The electric vehicle revolution turned out to be more of a slow, but inevitable transition. Creating the infrastructure to lure the EV traffic could be a crucial economic decision for many rural areas dependent on tourism and drive-through visitors.

MRWS architectural RFQs due September 24

The Montana Rural Water Systems (MRWS) is soliciting proposals from registered architectural firms to complete the following services for a new training facility. Deadline has been extended to Friday, September 24, at 4:00 pm MST.

Technology Policy Institute Launches Broadband Map

The Technology Policy Institute launched a new broadband map intended to help policymakers and others make evidence-based decisions, including how to best implement, evaluate, and take advantage of new infrastructure programs.

Consider the value of your public school in your Montana community

I learned that the politics surrounding the anger in our country, mostly focused on COVID-19 and its harsh impact on our lives, has been staged in Montana and with propaganda driven by entities outside of Montana and social media.

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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.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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