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Montana World Trade Center Survey Reveals Importance of International Trade

In addition to surveying firms across Montana engaged in hard goods export and import, the survey gleaned insights from Montana service exporters, as well as Montana-based firms that have received investment from international sources to help capitalize their growth and expansion.

New proposed University of Montana budget model has some students concerned

“We’re looking at a proposed cut of $2.6 million and that proposed budget cut would mean the loss of like 40 to 50 staff members which would be devastating to a lot of our programs.”

Fourteen ventures selected as finalists for second annual MSU $50K Venture Competition April 7-8

The 14 finalists were selected from among 36 entries submitted by MSU students, faculty, staff and recent alumni. Finalists in a traditional venture track will pitch on Wednesday, April 7. Finalists in a social venture track will pitch on Thursday, April 8.

Montana Legislature approves Bitterroot Valley Community College District

“It’s fabulous,” said Bitterroot Valley Community College District trustee-elect Janet Woodburn. “We officially now have a Bitterroot Community College.”

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-21-21

GFDA announces its College Intern Program starting with five paid internship opportunities. Download application. Help us spread the word!

Trepademics – Every Employee Now Needs Additional Skills Training – How to be an effective Remote Worker

We know the skills and tools to build your capacity as a Remote Worker. If you are a business owner, we also know how to implement a virtual internship program to support your needs.

University of Montana Western’s Experience One: Technology and leadership combine for classroom and real world experience

The third installment of our Western Experience month-long series focuses on Debbie Huber, a business instructor at Montana Western. She’s using funds from the Foundation for Experience One to open up the entire state of Montana to her class.

How Google’s New Career Certificates Could Disrupt the College Degree

Get a first look at Google’s new certificate programs and a new feature of Google Search designed to help job seekers everywhere.

Montana Western University’s ‘Experience One’ Experiential Learning Prepares Students With Real World Projects

The bottom-line is students have an advantage as they enter the workforce or continue on with graduate studies because their portfolio will already contain real-world educational experiences and projects. These projects often help the community at the same time by providing key services and contributing to ongoing research studies.

Montana Statements, March 2021 – The Montana State University Alumni Foundation

The Montana State University Alumni Foundation exists to serve one mission, to “cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance Montana State University.”

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PFL Tech Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides sales enablement and marketing automation solutions, as well asprinting, mailing, and fulfillment services. They also provide some great Montana Jobs.

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Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and communities.

The Montana Governor's Office of Economic Development is the state's lead organization to help businesses succeed in our state.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding