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The Pandemic Is Forcing Everyone to Face the Digital Divide

Attempting to teach and learn from home has put a tremendous strain on all parents, teachers, and students, but for families without access to high-speed broadband or the (proper number of) devices for kids to work off of, the upcoming school year poses the possibility that those children will fall even farther behind.

Rural school districts dealing with internet accessibility issues as kids learn from home

“This country, in the 20th century, we electrified America and we got phone service to everyone in America. It’s past time that mentality with internet service it needs to happen,” said Dr. Nichols.

NASA partnership aims to inspire next generation of scientists in the Blackfeet Nation

Members of Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach passed out 500 NASA space kits to families this week, through a partnership with Blackfeet Community College and a grant from NASA.

It’s time to end the law that lets businesses pay less to people with disabilities

In 2020, businesses can still legally pay their employees with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage—we need to put an end to this.

The New Normal Is The Distributed Company

“The basis for this forward-looking working model is further development [of] our corporate culture. These changes will also be associated with a different leadership style, one that focuses on outcomes rather than on time spent at the office.”

Flathead Valley Community College explores expansion of Libby, Montana campus

Still in the early stages, the proposal could see the Libby campus expanded to include every occupational training program offered by the Kalispell-based community college.

Governor Bullock Announces $100,000 Awarded through Farmer Student Loan Assistance Program

Program encourages young Montanans to pursue careers in agriculture

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Economic Development Professionals – We need your feedback and participation: New entrepreneur support project

Starting later this month, we will connect with entrepreneurs and small business owners with knowledgeable University of Montana students who are willing to provide hands-on business development in exchange for course credit.

Rural Schools’ Crumbling Infrastructure Was a Health Threat Even Before the Pandemic

In the rural counties that serve majority Black, brown and Indigenous children, efforts to make classrooms Covid-safe collide with a backlog of inequities reaching back to Jim Crow.

Behind the scenes with a fish hatchery intern in Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks goes behind the scenes with a one-of-a-kind high school intern at a fish hatchery near Bridger.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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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.

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

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