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13 Insanely Cool Resumes That Landed Interviews At Google And Other Top Jobs

"Your resume has to dress the part," says career counselor Lynn Berger. "Just like you wouldn’t wear a miniskirt to a job interview, you need to match the resume to the job you’re looking for."

Small businesses struggle to find workers with the right skills

Water, water everywhere — and not a drop to drink. The U.S. labor pool has nearly 14 million unemployed workers, yet more small businesses complain about the dearth of qualified workers.

Great Falls Development Authority: AgriTech Park, Frontier Airlines bid moving forward

"We have four businesses that are close to wanting lots," said Brett Doney, president of the GFDA. "There is pent up demand and I think the first two years after we get the park ready, with infrastructure, we’ll sell six lots. There is just nothing else available now to meet this demand."

The Great Falls Development Authority asks community members to take survey

The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, asks about everything from the business climate and Great Falls’ assets to perceived community perceptions and attitudes.

Great Falls Development Authority approves preliminary draft strategic plan

The plan includes seven major themes, with particular goals for the first two years in each theme. The ideas were derived from two recent brainstorming sessions, GFDA President Brett Doney said.

Great Falls Community Survey – Developing a community "Brand" for marketing the city to visitors, residents and businesses in the year 2012 and beyond.

All who live and work in Great Falls are invited and encouraged to participate in this important community-wide initiative.

Allegiant Airline will add Great Falls, Montana flights next year

He said Allegiant airline officials told him they plan to add 40 more flights to Great Falls between February and April of next year — an increase of about 6,000 airline seats over the same time frame in 2011.

Great Falls’ shortest-in-nation commutes something to honk about

"It’s a quality-of-life issue. I think it’s important to companies and entrepreneurs, as well as just families looking at where to live." Brett Doney – Great Falls Development Authority http://www.gfdevelopment.org/

On The Bubble Workshop, 10/26, Great Falls

Lillian Sunwall, PTAC Business Strategist & Project Manager and John Mack, SBDC Business Strategist will be presenting to contractors and subcontractors on various business improvement topics in preparation for a rough winter.

Great Falls Development Authority studies branding to sell city

Area residents also will get their say in the process of creating a snappy image for Great Falls to use to attract shoppers, tourists and business developers.