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Starlink – SpaceX Is on a Mission to Beam Cheap, High-Speed Internet to Consumers All Over the Globe

The project is called Starlink, and if it’s successful it could forever alter the landscape of the telecom industry.

Bucking The Trend: Big Sky Hunting Holds Steady, Adds Big Money To Economy

Hunters spent $324 million in Big Sky Country on gas, lodging, food, guide fees and other related expenses in 2016. That number doesn’t include money spent on gear like firearms and boots or hunting licenses.

Havre Legislator Jacob Bachmeier and State Sen. JP Pomnichowski from Bozeman Visit Taiwan To Discuss Trade Possibilities With Montana

At one time, Montana had a trade office in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city, and Taiwanese officials wanted to see if it could be reopened.

New App brings history lessons to Western Montana students and visitors

The City of Hamilton approved using the app in the park in hopes that it might attract visitors to the area.

Investing in Digital Equity: The Case for Broadband Expansion

With society rapidly digitizing and high-speed Internet access fast becoming a vital utility, government must work to balance the needs of underserved populations with financial realities.

Ready to Sell Your Business? Your Employees Might Be the Best Buyers–Here’s Why

When it’s time to move on, your best buyers may be the very ones you’ve already hired.

Colorado Town of 55 Succeeds with Novel Approach to Water Treatment

Faced with an inadequate filtration system and a $1.2 million estimate to fix it, the community of 55 people got creative. And it paid off.

The Montana SHRM has a free resource to assist HR professionals, hiring managers, business owners, and supervisors implement successful veterans hiring programs. 

The Montana SHRM State Council receives $10K grant to promote a free program specifically designed to promote Veterans hiring.

Help Wyoming Native American communities tell their own stories

Report for America is a nonprofit committed to giving local newsrooms the ability to tell the stories of communities that are often ignored.

Women’s Summit: ‘On the Front Lines’ of Rural Leadership

They are on the front lines, but they often do it without formal titles or official recognition.

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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

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.