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| MATR Newsletter - Tue Aug 22, 2017 |
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Gov. Steve Bullock
Montana Department of Commerce
- Governor Bullock Celebrates Montana Trade Relationship with Japan
"Japanese consumers demand the highest quality food in the world, and Montana's producers have been proud to answer that call for generations," said Governor Bullock. "Pasta Montana is a great example of how we can process world-class grain into world-class food right here in Montana. We are grateful to Mr. Sawada and Nippon for their continued investments and faith in Montana's producers."
Great Falls Development Authority
- Montana Is Open for Business
"This summer, active fires are impacting less than 0.2% of the state--and often they're in remote locations," said Pam Haxby-Cote, Director of the Department of Commerce. "Montana's two national parks, 54 state parks, and all of its vibrant and charming small towns are open for business and ready to serve travelers," Haxby-Cote added.
Come Home Montana
- Upcoming training events- The Small Business Webinar Series begins: September 7, 2017 Two-Day Profit Mastery: September 13-14, 2017
This webinar will cover the fundamentals of understanding credit card processing and how this complex industry can be kept SIMPLE!
Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana
- Montana Career Opportunity - Office Manager - MBAC
MBAC is looking for a dynamic, self-starting professional to be the Office Manager working to keep finances current and analyzed throughout the MBAC/Gateway Region: Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Meagher Counties.
- Montana Career Opportunities - Vice President of Philanthropy, Facilities & Visitor Support, Reserve Fence Technician, Graphic Designer, Wildlife Restoration Specialist - American Prairie Reserve
At American Prairie Reserve, we view our work as continuing the legacy of a long line of talented people and committed organizations as well as honoring a landscape that has helped shaped the vitality and character of our country.
Montana Business
- University of Montana Program Receives Donation for Women's Entrepreneurship From PDT Inc. (Paradise Dental Technologies) of Missoula and additional funds from individual donors.
"Linda Miller at Paradise Dental Technologies is an incredible example of a female CEO giving back to help other women get their start. In addition to her support, our first call for individual donations for fellowships resulted in pledges within minutes from both men and women. We are thrilled to be able to expand this year's program with so many amazing Montanans behind it."
- Could this district become Missoula's new "innovation corridor?"
"The thinking would be, it's a place where not only existing high-tech companies in Montana can locate their business, but also tech companies looking to relocate from somewhere else to Missoula."
TED and TEDX Talks
- We are excited to announce that after 26 years in Southern California, U.S. Optics will officially be relocating to beautiful Kalispell, Montana.
It is important to us that we continue satisfy our customers and dealers by providing the best quality product.
Careers
- TED Talk of the week - Manoush Zomorodi: How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas
Learn to love being bored
Government
- 10 Simple Daily Practices That Will Make You Happier
It's a given that the average person wants to be happy.
- Recruiters Share the Best Interview Answer They've Ever Heard
If you really want to stand out from all of the other candidates that you're competing against, you want to wow recruiters with your answers. But what exactly does that look like?
- 5 Principles For Working With Someone You Don't Like
#1 Understand that they're not trying to be difficult.
- Here's How Much the Highest-Paid Women in Every U.S. State Make Compared to Men -- The Difference in Their Salaries is Stunning
While striking, the pay gap at the top isn't likely a matter of women being paid significantly less than their male counterparts, but rather that women are underrepresented at the highest levels of management.
- Here's How A Month Of Exercise Affected My Brain
It's been long known that physical activity produces mental benefits, but are all exercises equal when it comes to brain boosts?
Other Economies
- Patagonia Steps Up Its Public Lands Activism With First-Ever TV Commercial Targeting Secretary Zinke in Montana
This first-ever TV spot is part of a nearly $700,000 media buy, of statewide television and radio time in Secretary Zinke's home state of Montana reminding him that he once said "our greatest treasures are public lands."
- What If Government Just Gave Everyone Cash, No Strings Attached?
The radical idea of a universal basic income is far from new, but it's finally being tested around the world -- even in America.
- Judge orders Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte photographed, fingerprinted for Assault Charge
Justice Court Judge Rick West ordered Gianforte, a Republican, to report by Sept. 15 to the jail in Bozeman to be booked for the assault charge.
Regional Business
- Five companies chosen to operate Israel Innovation Authority tech labs
The newspaper report says the program is aimed at entrepreneurs and startups with innovative ideas in the relevant verticals who are interested in getting a proof of concept and developing their idea into a product.
- The five new 'hidden gem' emerging tech hot spots in the U.S.
The escalating war for tech talent in major tech hubs is real.
Regional Economic Development
- Wells Fargo Borrower Got Unneeded Insurance, and Ruined Credit
Wells Fargo has promised to make amends to the customers it forced to buy car insurance that they didn't need. Allan Dunlap, a former Wells Fargo borrower who spent months trying to get the bank to correct an insurance error that marred his credit report, says he'll believe it when he sees it.
Workforce Development
- Talent: A Two-Part Series - Part I. The Currency of the 21st Century Economic Developer - Part II. Identifying, Implementing, & Funding Organizational Solutions
This article provides a blueprint for your community to not only understand your labor market and potential skills gap, but also "how" and "why" it is necessary to secure funding to address it.
Montana Education Excellence
- Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program - Are you interested in becoming a automotive technician?
We are currently in the process of creating and implementing an apprenticeship model as early as the second semester of the 2017-2018 academic year (January) in each of the hubs throughout the state.
- Rural America Gets Creative to Attract Much-Needed Doctors
"Training in 'the sticks,' sticks," says one medical professional. But first, rural areas have to get doctors there.
Funding and Building your Business
- University of Montana loses finance vice president Mike Reid to college on Lake Tahoe
His departure means three cabinet officials at UM will have interim status heading into the school year, including the top two leaders -- president and provost. It also leaves open a critical position focused on budget at a time UM is working to overhaul its finances.
- In 125th year, Montana State University looks to its past and its future
At the same time, MSU will pay a lot of attention to planning its future. Faculty, students, administrators and staff will work to update MSU's strategic plan and write goals for the next five years, including a plan to expand diversity.
Non-Profit News
- 5 Steps To A Compelling Story For Business Proposals
As an angel investor, I have heard hundreds of new business pitches that focus heavily on the product, but don't tell the rest of the story.
- 11 Quick Tips to Get More Value out of Your Board
Many board meetings are bored meetings.
- The Changing Rules Of Tech Entrepreneurship
Since technology will be at the forefront of this new era, let's talk about good tech entrepreneurship.
- Yikes! 97 Percent of Your Employees May Not be Able to Identify a Phishing Email
When you think of cyber attacks, you may imagine complex campaigns against major corporations and governments. The reality, however, is far more common and serious - especially for small businesses.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
- Development group in Billings looks to connect urban American Indians with health care
"The thinking would be, it's a place where not only existing high-tech companies in Montana can locate their business, but also tech companies looking to relocate from somewhere else to Missoula."
Transportation
- Coming to Auction - 1937 White Yellowstone Park Tour Bus
Very interesting vehicle from Yellowstone Park to be auctioned.
Events
- 'Smart Road' Pilot Project Coming to Kansas City
After years of planning, the next several months are when Tim Sylvester will get the chance to start testing out what he's been telling people for years: roads can pay for themselves.
- A Roadmap to Job-Creating Transportation Infrastructure: Doing the Right Things Right
Infrastructure is important to the accomplishment of such important public goals as increased economic growth, long-term job creation (beyond project employment benefits), a better standard of living, and the reduction of poverty.
- Arts Education Leadership Summit - 9/29-30 - Helena, Montana
- All Are Invited - Missoula Design Excellence Community Workshop II - 9/21 - Missoula, Montana
- Import 101 Training, 09/21, Missoula
- The Global Reveal Of The KERBspot Electric Vehicle Charging System - 9/13 - Bozeman, Montana
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