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Missoula aviation company, Neptune Aviation, plays vital role in wildfire efforts

Neptune Aviation in Missoula is a key player in wildfire aviation, working tirelessly to protect lands from fires year-round. The company is known for its dedication and expertise in combating wildfires, not just in Montana, but across the United States.

Does your library host a Repair Cafe?

Learn how your library can host a Repair Café (or fixit-clinic, fixit-fair, or other community repair event). Public libraries and Repair Cafés are natural allies and together can foster a culture of repair, reuse, and resourcefulness while strengthening community.

February News from Montana Audubon

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Public Lands Rally on February 19! While we celebrate this moment, our work is far from over. With threats to programs like Habitat Montana, we remain committed to advocating for our treasured landscapes.

The Prospects – HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, and ELEMENTARY PITCH COMPETITION – The Montana Chamber of Commerce

Do you have the next big thing? We want Montana’s students to reach for stars and come up with the next amazing, new idea!

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions

“They are not looking at what these folks do. They are just slashing the jobs. And the result of this, from what we have found out already, is that some of the people in their probationary period have jobs like wastewater treatment operators. These are the people who keep parks from smelling like sewers.”

‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Against Big Ski Resorts Could Price Mom-And-Pop Areas Out Of Business

A widow suing the world-famous Sun Valley Resort in Idaho over the death of her husband could end with a “nuclear verdict” that could spike insurance rates across the industry. That could price mom-and-pop areas like those in Wyoming out of business.

Summer program to help Montana children with food cut from state budget

Some legislators feared it was duplicative, but others said it’s sorely needed

Talking Headways Podcast: How Big Box Stores are Destroying the Fabric of America

All of this very much like relates to where we are in terms of the breakdown in our basic civic fabric as a country.

Join Prospera as we celebrate 40 years of helping businesses and community find their pathway to success.

Join Prospera March 4 as we celebrate 40 years of helping businesses and community find their pathway to success.

Some view large AI data centers as intrusion to their communities despite economic benefits

As the use of artificial intelligence spreads worldwide, its infrastructure is also taking up more space on the ground. As Janet Shamlian reports, that can change a community’s landscape.