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President Bodnar touts University of Montana’s workforce training partnerships at Dreamforce 2019 in San Francisco

They also touted their partnership in creating over 60 new trailblazing jobs in Montana in less than a year. 

Fears about worker shootings prompt new business tactics

While heavy security has become common at airports and stadiums to deter terrorism, extreme measures have been out of the ordinary at most companies eager to maintain a comfortable work environment and a welcoming atmosphere.

Analysis: Rural Development Through Collaboration and Leadership

People and relationships may be some of the biggest assets of small cities and rural areas.

The Increasing Demand for Hybrid, ‘T-Shaped’ Workers

Business schools have been emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and creative problem-solving that we generally associate with the liberal arts. 

The Most Unexpected Workplace Trend Coming in 2020: the Return of the Liberal Arts Major

“Liberal arts majors will become more valuable to companies moving forward.”

7 Tips For Building Millennials Into Next-Gen Leaders

Each of us must us must use our wisdom and life experiences to show millennials, as our next-gen leaders, that they also have enormous wealth to share that goes far beyond monetary value.

Small Factories Embrace Automation – Because They Can’t Find Enough People

The National Association of Manufacturers has sounded an alarm, estimating some 2.4 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2028 due to labor shortages.

Kalispell Middle School students learn how to tan hides

Kris Schreiner’s Montana History class is hoping to bring history to life whether through tanning a hide, or in their next unit on Montana’s mining history, bringing in a professional to talk to classes about the industry today.

RE: Important Update: Next Generation of Economic and Community Development Tools Analysis Project

An analysis to redefine the Essential Economic and Community Development Tools and Strategies to Drive Montana’s Economic Future

Governor Bullock Announces Montana’s Participation in Girls Go CyberStart Initiative

Girls in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the challenge to win access to the CyberStart Game, an online game designed to help students develop cybersecurity skills.

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

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

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