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| MATR Newsletter - Fri Sep 16, 2016 |
“an imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of a Republic.” The Greek historian Plutarch How America became a 1% society - The United States now has a level of income inequality unprecedented in our history and so dramatic it’s almost impossible to wrap one’s mind around. http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Beyond The Classroom: Building Montana's 21st Century Workforce Symposium, 9/20-21, Butte, Montana http://www.matr.net/ev ... =6088 --- Do you need an intern, an employee, or a project completed in the 'Data Science' space? http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html --- Apprentices wanted - Funding Available to Fill Crucial Trade Skills Gaps http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Gov. Steve Bullock
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
- Governor Bullock Announces Montana Leads the Nation in Household Income Growth Rate
Add this to the fact that Montana is the most fiscally prudent state in the country and we are consistently ranked among the top ten in the nation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business tax climate - Montana is definitely on the right track."
Montana Politics & Legislature
- Nominations for Kalispell's Businessman, Businesswoman, and Great Chief Award Due October 3
The community is welcome to nominate individuals that represent these characteristics that will lay the foundation for success in the valley for years to come.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- Tech entrepreneurs launch political committee supporting Bullock's reelection bid
While the group was founded by business owners and well known figures in the technology community, OpenSourceMT welcomes everyone who values an inclusive and vibrant economy.
Great Falls Development Authority
- 2016 Update On Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secrets And More, 9/26, Missoula, Montana
What Your Company Needs to Know to Protect its Employees.
Early Edge Montana
- New Company Coming to Downtown Great Falls Creating up to 325 Jobs!
The company has leased 35,000 square feet of space and plans to open early in 2017.
Energy and Climate Change
- Public preschool to expand in more Montana communities under federal grant
The roadmap gives examples of what some communities have done to boost their preschool programs and make them more vibrant. It also builds on what's been successful in Graduation Matters communities.
Come Home Montana
- Today's TED Talk - How fear of nuclear power is hurting the environment
In this passionate talk, he explains why it's time to overcome longstanding fears of the technology, and why he and other environmentalists believe it's past time to embrace nuclear as a viable and desirable source of clean power.
Montana Business
- Montana Career Opportunity - Executive Director - Big Sky Chamber of Commerce
Applicant must have experience in board management, grant writing, working with government entities, administrative/office management, fiscal management, budget development and sales & marketing. Applicants with community development and communications experience preferred.
- Montana Career Opportunity - 2 Natural Resources GIS Analyst/Programmer (Intermediate Level) - Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech, Inc., is seeking a qualified mid-level GIS Scientist to support on-site contract work with the US Forest Service.
- Montana Career Opportunities - Software Programmer, Software Programmer, Technical Writer, GIS Tech Support - Logistic Systems, Inc.
Based on advanced analytical routing techniques, LogiSYS' NorthStar CAD provides communication centers true Decision Support as well as integrated ESRI GIS.
Montana Economic Development
- Montana Business Hall of Fame announces honorees for 2016
Inductees will be recognized during 'An Evening with Henry Winkler' dinner event on Oct. 11 at the Radisson Hotel in Billings.
- Arlee, Montana's Developing Wings Brings Google 360 Street View to your Community or Business
Google 360 Street View - We have flexible Professional Tour Photography packages for any business. From small to very large businesses.
- Montana State Fund Returns Nearly $160,000 through the Montana Building Industry Association Workers' Compensation Group Program
The MBIA program is comprised of construction companies in Montana that have committed to improve their safety programs and provide a safe working environment for their employees.
- Bozeman tongue brush company video goes viral
Titled "Clean your tongue it smells like bum," the video touts the importance of tongue brushing through the use of animated characters like Brushy Bear and Flossy Fox.
Government
- The Covellite International Film Festival in Butte 9/16-19. Have your people call my people: Filmmakers dream big in Big Sky Country
"Everybody we've met (in Butte) here so far is very independent. Either they own their own business or they're starting a building or they're trying to turn something into something. And right now it just feels like that's in the air. Some change is in the air."
Regional Business
- Politics is crippling the US economy, Harvard study says
"We used to have the most skilled workers in world; now we don't,"
Workforce Development
- The Wells Fargo Scandal: Is the Profit Model to Blame?
"It's not just Wells Fargo. Fees are a critical part of the profit model for banks in the U.S."-Lisa Cook
- Facebook aprirà in New Mexico il suo data center
Facebook ha promesso che il nuovo centro sarò costruito coinvolgendo la comunità locale e allo stesso sarà uno dei "più efficienti al mondo".
Wyoming Business
- Apprentices wanted - Funding Available to Fill Crucial Trade Skills Gaps
Within the next decade, Montana will be at least 10,000 workers short in all business sectors as 130,000 Montanans retire, said Pam Bucy, state Labor and Industry commissioner.
21st Century Education Initiative - "You Should Care..."
- Wyoming governor reiterates call to expand state's tech industry
One of the biggest needs is an educated workforce, the governor said.
- Google Hires Wyoming State CIO
"I will tell you it was quite intimidating," he said, "You need to have to some game." He declined to elaborate, citing a non-disclosure agreement.
Montana Education/Business Partnerships
- $100 Million Awarded in Contest to Rethink U.S. High Schools
"Each of these represent schools that don't exist today."
Community
- Do you need an intern, an employee, or a project completed in the 'Data Science' space?
All of the programs that I have listed below want to work with the private sector and with organizations to ensure that what they are teaching is relevant and that students that come out of these programs can stay in Montana to work within this field.
Government Technology
- The Danger of Being Neighborly Without a Permit
All over America, people have put small "give one, take one" book exchanges in front of their homes. Then they were told to tear them down.
- Out of the rubble - The Missoula Mercantile
The contest over the Merc isn't over quite yet.
- Cities Need Connectivity in the Global Economy.. and we're not talking about the Internet
If those who are connected to the global economy don't work to be an on-ramp for those in their communities who aren't, this divergence will ultimately fuel even greater social destabilization.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
- Data Users Conference held in Helena - Do you need an intern, an employee, or a project completed in the 'Data Science' space?
"It's obviously overwhelming if you start thinking of all the data sets and all things about Montana It's essential we have this kind of collaborative meetings, conferences, where we can say okay, in order to get that data, reach out to department of labor, in order to get that data, reach out to the department of health, and know who to talk to, know what they have, so that we can facilitate that for all of Montana", Craigle said.
- Welcome to the Age of the Government Business Portal
"We need to provide resources now to help them succeed if we want economic growth."
Transportation
- How America became a 1% society - The United States now has a level of income inequality unprecedented in our history and so dramatic it's almost impossible to wrap one's mind around.
Since 1980, the economy has continued to grow impressively, but most of the benefits have migrated to the top. Bill Moyers asks why
- The Bicyclists' Manifesto for an Autonomous Vehicle Future
Technology needs to advance to ensure the safety of cyclists, and cyclists should be able to expect certain levels of safety.
- The Bicyclists' Manifesto for an Autonomous Vehicle Future
Technology needs to advance to ensure the safety of cyclists, and cyclists should be able to expect certain levels of safety.
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