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Why remote work may render the 5-day workweek obsolete

Five days on, two days off cadence still exists, but to put it simply, it is inefficient.

Education initiative helps students to understand algorithmic bias (Everyone should take this course!)

The project introduces young people to important ideas around digital literacy and helps students to see the impact of personal bias on algorithm design.

Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) 2021 Legislative Priorities and Principles

As the State’s lead economic development agency, MEDA comprises more than 225 economic development practitioners and partners serving as leaders dedicated to building Montana’s economy.  MEDA members strive to improve the State’s economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and through the empowerment and diversification of our State’s economic base. 

Missoula County revokes $19K job retention grant from the Morgan-Pierce law firm; will re-award to new business

“What became clear last week in email communications about the contract was that they didn’t meet the job retention criteria for the grant and were ineligible for funding.”

Female-founded companies will save our economy. Here’s why

The founder of Pipeline Equity says it’s time for women to finally have the freedom to live the American dream by launching their companies with the requisite funding.

Career Risk and Relocation to Montana – Will Price Founder and GP at Next Frontier Capital

Until recently, moving to Bozeman, Big Sky, or Missoula, came with very real career risk.

These are the top-paying remote jobs and how you can land one

These roles for knowledge workers offer a strong outlook today, and in the future.

These are the 3 skills you need to succeed in 2021

If you’re looking to advance your career this year, the executive director of Harvard Business School Online suggests you hone your skills in these key areas.

Today’s TED Talk – How your brain responds to stories — and why they’re crucial for leaders

How do the world’s best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don’t just present data — they also tell great stories. Leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for effective storytelling and explains how anyone can harness it to create empathy and inspire action.

Grow Your Workforce Through Apprenticeships – Webinar Next Week! Jan 20 – 2:30-3:30

Join Kelly Cresswell, Reach Higher Montana Executive Director, and Jason Butcher, Reach Higher Montana Outreach Director, to learn more about leveraging youth apprenticeship as part of your workforce development strategy.

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Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

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