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Changing the trajectory: High-tech high school in tiny Winifred, Montana is philanthropist’s latest $40 Million gift to his hometown

“Basically, I believe that my success in life is contingent not only upon what I have done, but what people have done for me, and what institutions have done for me,” he said. “And wherever I’ve lived I’ve received some virtue.”

Survey finds quality of life brings businesses to Montana, keeps them here

A survey of Montana businesses conducted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research found the quality of life in Montana is a driving factor for why business owners start, relocate or keep their businesses in the state.

Moving to a ‘tax friendly’ state? Do your homework first

“It is my strong sense that these cross-state moves in retirement are strongly motivated for financial reasons,” said Jaclyn Lambert, a spokesperson for HireAHelper.

Older millennials question the value of being the boss

The reality is that many millennials went to college at a time when education costs soared and graduated into a financial recession that gave them limited career opportunities to pay off their student loans, let alone save for other financial milestones.

Tikkun Olam – Repair Our World – By Supporting Our Montana Teachers on the Reservations We Can Make A Difference In The Lives of Native American Families. 

The mission of Tikkun Olam is to provide appropriate housing alternatives for teachers and other professionals, provide safe and caring housing for children, and create educational and job opportunities in rural communities and Native American Reservations.  

New Book Focuses on Education Equity for Rural Students – Cultivating Rural Education – A People-Focused Approach for States

The publication is meant for practitioners – the people who are doing the hard work of teaching, raising families, leading schools and districts, and leading state-level education organizations

Montana high school students compete in annual business simulation

The Big Sky Biz Sim by First Interstate Bank, which ran from early February through last week, is an in-class business simulation in which students make operating decisions for a business they devise to produce, sell and distribute “widgets”.

New Missoula family housing project in need of volunteers

MIC is looking for a variety of volunteers to help with day-to-day and special operations at the center.

Help wanted: Montana businesses struggle to find workers – Come Home Montana – Career Opportunities

Like many other small businesses in the Bitterroot Valley and beyond, Evans is having a hard time finding new employees to work at his family-owned Hamilton business. With employee numbers down, he’s been forced to close his store earlier than normal.

Is universal basic income closer to reality? Cities are already testing monthly checks for residents

Guaranteed income has become more critical in the longer-term as the nation’s gig economy spawns a growing population of freelance and contract workers who don’t receive benefits and whose income fluctuates from week to week

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

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.