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How the creator economy is changing everything

If you’re doing content creation as a side hustle, it can be fun — and lucrative.

And there’s never been a better time if you want to level it up. We’re looking at how to make the most of “The Creator Economy.”

Accelerate MT Rural Innovation Initiative (AMRII) January Newsletter

Accelerate MT is launching a series of micro-courses to support Montana women, who are current or aspiring business owners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On  January 31st, two new courses will launch: Diversify Your Business – Don’t Discount, Create Value

Urban Villages: The Key to Sustainable Community Economic Development

Compact, walkable urban villages support sustainable economic development by reducing transportation costs, leaving residents with more money to spend on local goods, and by creating more efficient and attractive commercial districts.

Self-driving vehicles are our future. The University of Maine is showing how.

Maine’s demographic profile is often presented as a challenge for the state. These demographics, however, make Maine uniquely positioned to be a national leader for autonomous vehicle research and deployment. We are both the oldest state and the most rural state in the country

5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports

As the number of workers quitting their jobs continues to swell amid the Great Resignation, soon-to-be-former employees are finding themselves in exit interviews with HR representatives who hope to gain a clearer sense of what’s happening inside the company — and who often learn — after the fact — things that management was unaware of.

University of Montana Joins National Project to Support Climate Resilience in Indian Country

The program, funded with a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, will support and strengthen the role of USDA Climate Hubs in Indian Country.

Unsettled State: The moveBuddha 2021 Migration Report – How does Montana rate?

In 2021, Montana had the highest net inflow of moves per capita, with 73% of moves inbound. Billings was the #1 destination with a 3.9 to 1 inbound to outbound ratio.

The Next In-Demand Job Title: Head Of The Future Of Work

Now, companies are adding job titles focused on remote or hybrid work experiences as the shift to work from home becomes a lasting phenomenon that will require more accountability and greater attention from its leadership ranks.

How to tell your ‘career story’ in a way that lands you a new job

Whether you’re interviewing, networking, or writing a cover letter, it’s all about crafting a compelling narrative. Here’s what to include.

Economic Outlook: Forecast for Butte, area a mix of storm clouds, silver linings – Longtime business owners, employees love living, working in Butte

After COVID-19 and mandatory shutdowns and other response actions wreaked havoc on many residents and businesses in Butte and nearby areas in 2020, the recovery was strong in 2021.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

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.

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