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NorthWestern Energy Does Its Work So That You Can Do Yours – NorthWestern Energy Chief Executive Officer Bob Rowe

NorthWestern Energy exists to build, maintain and operate critical infrastructure and provide essential energy service so that you, our customers, may live your lives and pursue your dreams.

Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity’s Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties

KHN found that companies owned or managed by private equity firms have agreed to pay fines of more than $500 million since 2014 to settle at least 34 lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act, a federal law that punishes false billing submissions to the federal government with fines. Most of the time, the private equity owners have avoided liability.

The Obvious Answer to Homelessness And why everyone’s ignoring it

The only reason anyone is without a house is because there aren’t enough of them.

Prospera Pulse – Pay it Forward with Prospera

“I’ve been a member of Prospera for two years and they are amazing! They host some of the most fun and beneficial networking events I have been to and their business resources are excellent.

Bob Rowe at retirement: NorthWestern boss leaves company in good shape

Rowe, 67, is retiring Dec. 31 after a 14-year run as CEO of NorthWestern, during which he took the utility from the shadow of bankruptcy to stability, doubled its stock price, acquired the dams and hydroelectric assets that were at the heart of the old Montana Power, greatly expanded and upgraded the utility’s transmission and distribution infrastructure, fostered a safety-first, employee- and customer-focused culture, and built the copper-trimmed 5-story edifice in Uptown Butte that serves as its Montana headquarters.

How deep learning will ignite the metaverse in 2023 and beyond

Gartner recently listed the metaverse as one of the top strategic technology trends for 2023, and predicts that by 2026, 25% of the population will spend at least one hour a day there for work, shopping, education, social activities and/or entertainment.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 12-23-22

Here is our Top 12 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.

“How ‘Yellowstone’ Won Over NYC Fashion: ‘I Want To Be In Wyoming’” – Wyoming Ranchers Laugh At New Yorkers In ‘Chic’ Ranch Wear

“How ‘Yellowstone’ Won Over NYC Fashion: ‘I Want To Be In Wyoming’” featuring New York City residents clicking along the sidewalk in designer cowboy boots.

Cowboy in a Corporate World: 37 Years of Life & Lessons on Koch Industries Beaverhead Ranch (Montana)

Woven throughout this memoir of family, faith, and work are nuggets of wisdom and valuable secrets for students planning a corporate career in ranching or corporate management. This true story will appeal to lovers of the American West, history fans, ranchers, and anyone who ever wanted to be a cowboy.

Automated Driving Systems (ADS) for Rural America

ADS for Rural America is a project that is testing the use of automated driving technologies on rural roadways to examine and understand the unique needs of rural environments, while working toward solutions that improve safety and mobility.

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

Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!