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The Montana Photonics Industry Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.

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The Montana World Affairs Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global understanding and awareness in Montana’s communities and classrooms.

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The Missoula Chamber of Commerce advances the quality of life in Missoula by advocating for a healthy, responsible & diverse business environment & by providing resources that help businesses succeed. Contact Sharon Morren, Director of Membership, [email protected] to join.

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We will bring the North Coast Hiawatha train route back to Southern Montana

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TOMIS is the Tour and Activity Industry's only one-stop shop for all things digital marketing.

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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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Welcome to MEDA: Leadership Dedicated to Building Montana's Economy

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"For small to medium to national organizations, for events and fundraisers of any size, in any format – live, virtual or hybrid – the platform is built for scale."

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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Working to create a clean and balanced energy portfolio that will provide for a safe and reliable energy future. Learn more at http://www.NorthWesternEnergy.com/BrightFuture

In Person and Zoom discussion about the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority – 3/21 – 9AM – Missoula

We hope you can attend and support the Rail Authority.

2025 BSPRA Annual Conference September 8-10 Livingston, MT

Our Mission is to provide for the reestablishment of safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service across southern Montana that increases opportunity and contributes to the health and well-being of people across the state and beyond.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority seeks local support for rail revival

As the planning process continues, the authority remains committed to expanding their network of government partners to ensure the success of the project.

Missoula College first to collaborate with state on jobs for grads program

Currently, approximately 90 students across Missoula’s high schools are enrolled in the pilot program. Swanson said the program plans to add additional partnerships with state and tribal colleges to reach more students.

America’s “First Car-Free Neighborhood” Is Going Pretty Good, Actually?

Since breaking ground in 2021, Culdesac Tempe has had its share of detractors and skeptics. But none of them live there.

Streamlining Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+

SolarAPP+ provides local governments with a standard portal for receiving and processing permit information for residential solar and solar+storage systems. It can be incorporated into existing permitting systems used by jurisdictions.

Butte receiving $15 million grant for community center from The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

“This funding represents a monumental step forward in creating a vibrant gathering space for our community.” J.P. Gallager, Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive

CBS Evening News – Wildfire researchers replicate “firenado” and other fire conditions in Missoula, Montana lab

Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there’s a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to manage them. Carter Evans has more on the cutting-edge research.

How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years

Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know. 

The Big Synch: Energy, New Era Economy and Innovation – Missoula – 3/26 – The Keep

We hope you can join us for this special dinner and discussion with journalist and founder of Concept Elemental Jennifer Warren.