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Zoom Discussion – New_ Public is “strengthening public conversation” in Austin, Texas and Missoula 5/28- 9AM.

We’ll hear from representatives of New_ Public and the University of Texas at Austin about how social media is impacting the ways citizens work, collaborate, and build up their communities.

AI Threatens Call Center Jobs: Chatbots Expected to Replace Human Workers Within a Year

Surveys suggest that generative AI could replace millions of jobs globally by 2030, with concerns about its impact on wages and job security.

USPS to move some operations from Missoula to Spokane – Why Biden Can’t Fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

“While this shortsighted decision exemplifies how out of touch Postmaster DeJoy is with the challenges facing rural America, I’ll continue using every tool at my disposal to ensure that the Postal Service is held accountable to the people of Montana. Senator Jon Tester

RCED Producer Newsletter 5/24

Student Loan Assistance Available for Farmers and Ranchers

Missoula’s Blackfoot Communications marking 70 years in business

The member-owned company is on track to invest millions of dollars in internet infrastructure in some of our smallest communities.

2024 Montana Fair Housing Survey

The survey, which takes 10 minutes to complete, will help the State assess access to housing, understand barriers to access and mitigate any barriers identified.

Los motivos ocultos de la prosperidad de Bozeman

El auge económico de una de las ciudades estadounidenses con mayor crecimiento depende del trabajo de un grupo vulnerable de personas.

Bozeman group working to garner support for city government review

“I think a lot of people in Bozeman are struggling,” said Tia Goebel, an organizer with Bozeman Tenants United. “I think there’s a lot that our government can do better.”

U.S. Department of Treasury & Energy Announce Up To $6 Billion In Second Round Of Tax Credit Allocations For Projects Expanding Clean Energy Manufacturing

tax credit allocations for projects that expand clean energy manufacturing and recycling and critical materials refining, processing and recycling, and for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions at industrial facilities.

MMEC May Trainings Around the State

See the full calendar of MMEC events.
See our website or contact us for more information on training services. We work with manufacturers of all types and sizes to provide the right services and resources for you.

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

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