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Stand Up to the Attacks on Our University Tech Transfer System

“You have inherited a system which took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to create. Its benefits are clear to anyone who cares to look, but we need to constantly educate our policy makers, the media and the public because what they often hear is a quite different message.”

Tester Secures More Than $32 Million for the Montana Public Health Laboratory

Funds will support lab capacity for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, including COVID-19

Premier Music Venue at FVCC on Pace for Spring 2022 Completion

New college center will include a large performance hall, multi-purpose activity complex, outdoor amphitheater and art gallery

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.

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

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

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