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| MATR Newsletter - Fri Sep 1, 2017 |
“If we continue going on with business as usual, at the end of this century, our planet will be dominated by cockroaches, not humans.” – Steve Running Mountains Are Warming Twice as Fast as the Rest of the World http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
The world has lost one of its greatest destinations in a National Park. We can only hope that it will be rebuilt as it was and not fancied up and modernized. -- Glacier Park's Sperry Chalet burns down -- http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Big Sky Economic Development
Montana Business and Govt. Agency Collaboration Success
- Billings business incubator will give startups support, work space
Big Sky Economic Development, Montana State University Billings, Rocky Mountain College and Billings-based Zoot Enterprises have signed into an agreement to launch a seven-month process to develop plans for the new center. It will also serve as the new home for the local economic development group.
Big Sky Code Academy
- Why Missoula, Montana-Based Startup VIM & VIGR Said No To Shark Tank
Aside from a $100,000 loan from the Small Business Association, she bootstrapped the company.
- Bozeman, Montana-based radar development company Flat Earth Inc. received a $2 million Small Business Innovation Research Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to continue developing technology to assist hearing-impaired individuals.
The money is the company's second SBIR grant. Last summer, Flat Earth received $300,000 to help finalize a proof of concept for its open speech platform -- an algorithm aimed at improving the quality of hearing aid devices.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- How Does a $90K Salary Sound? Check Out These Jobs!
Worried that tech work won't satisfy your creativity and pay the bills? Think again! The tech field is a great place for creatives. Need proof? Check out these fantastic tech jobs
Great Falls Development Authority
- The Biggest Mistake Startups Make Regarding IP... And It's Not What You Think
So what should a startup do to avoid this quagmire? The answer is not only simple, but remarkably cost-effective -- take the time up-front with IP counsel to outline the existing and contemplated IP assets of the company and a plan of action to acquire and protect them.
Early Edge Montana
- GFDA Quarterly Investor Letter
"Keep the momentum going with new announcements, construction starts, openings and expansions. Step up efforts across the board to generate more results." These are the messages I've been hearing from our investors.
- Looking for developers and businesses to share their projects! 10th Annual Montana Downtown Conference in Great Falls, MT, October 18-20
Ignite sessions are 100% about sharing ideas and best practices.
21st Century Education Initiative - "You Should Care..."
- New preschool programs launch in Montana, funded by temporary state grant
"They can't read yet so they have to know where everything goes," Dallapiazza said, pointing to a boy as he returned a box of toys to its right place. "See? They become independent."
Visit Montana
- Today's TED Talk - Can a robot pass a university entrance exam?
Todai Robot's success raises alarming questions for the future of human education. How can we help kids learn the things that humans can do better than AI?
- Looking Into the Future for a Child With Autism
As my son's limitations became clearer, I found it harder every year to write a vision statement for his I.E.P. Then he showed us how.
Energy and Climate Change
- Montana Ferry tales: Crossing the Missouri River injects adventure
At the McClelland-Stafford ferry crossing, sometimes it's "so quiet it's noisy," ferryman Tom Philp said.
- "Pies for Strength" in East Glacier, Montana
Tucked away in the remote and beautiful East Glacier sits another Montana institution, Kathryn Hiestand's Pies for Strength. Unsurprisingly one of the best sellers was huckleberry.
- 6:23 of Glacier National Park that will make your heart soar.
Glacier National Park and Waterton National Park, including: Lake St. Mary, Hidden Lake, Two Medicine Lake, Waterton Lake, Swift Current Lake, and Avalanche Lake. Logan's Pass and Going to the Sun Road are also featured.
- Glacier Park's Sperry Chalet burns down
"It's sad," she said. "Oh, gosh, it's sad."
- 360-degree views of Montana events and destinations
Billings Gazette and Missoulian photographers and videographers have been capturing Montana scenes and events with 360-degree video. Here are some of their projects.
Developing Funding Opportunities in Montana
- Arctic warming likely turned Harvey into "an extreme killer storm"
"What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic."
Leadership Montana
- Golden Seeds Tops $100 Million in Women-Led Companies
Notes Managing Partner Loretta McCarthy, "Women angel investors are now an integral part of our industry, using their capital, skills and networks to contribute to the success of start-up companies."
Montana Business
- The "Dirty Fish Tank" training model and the modern method for developing leaders
"Haven't you ever seen a fish tank cleaned before!"
Careers
- Indy publisher Matt Gibson takes on a new role at Lee Enterprises
Effective immediately, Gibson takes on the title of general manager for Lee's "Missoula area properties," i.e., the Missoulian, the Ravalli Republic, and the Missoula Independent.
- Indy publisher Matt Gibson takes on a new role at Lee Enterprises
Effective immediately, Gibson takes on the title of general manager for Lee's "Missoula area properties," i.e., the Missoulian, the Ravalli Republic, and the Missoula Independent.
- Why did a Bonner, Montana bitcoin company decline a $416,000 state grant?
"Why do you want to hurt our business?" a company representative identifying himself only as Dan asked the Indy, questioning the paper's motive in reporting this story. "We need privacy for our business. We're in a hypercompetitive marketplace. ... The last thing I need is for people to know where we are."
- Know Where Your Meat Comes From - Missoulian covers new business
Mountain Meat Shares launches to offer a better option for knowing where your meat comes from.
- Guest opinion: Room for diverse business in Montana's economy
Montana's traditional economic base of agriculture, mining, and timber is still very important, but in the 21st century, more and more of us are realizing the great outdoors is diversifying our economic base and creating new jobs for our communities.
Next Generation Broadband in Montana
- Try These Resume Templates For Every Stage Of Your Career
Try these eight tips to highlight your strengths right at the top of your resume, no matter where in your career you might be.
- These Are The 4 Emotional-Intelligence Job Skills You'll Need In The Future
Here are four easy ways to build your EQ.
- The Joy of Learning to Play an Instrument Later in Life
More people in their 50s and 60s are finding that taking up a musical instrument or singing improves their lives in many ways
City Club Missoula
- FCC Proposes to 'Fix' Rural Broadband by Changing the Definition
Ajit Pai's proposal to "solve" rural America's broadband problem won't help you watch Netflix, finish your homework, or download videos from your grandkids. All it does is move the goalposts and call it a touchdown. Rural people know the real score.
- Rural America Is Building Its Own Internet Because No One Else Will
Big Telecom has little interest in expanding to small towns and farmlands, so rural America is building its own solutions.
Government
- City Club Missoula Presents:The Changing Landscape Of Healthcare:What Does It Mean For Missoula & Montana?-9/11
Featuring Dean French, CEO, Community Medical Center and leadership representing Providence Saint Patrick Hospital
Idaho Business
- Body-slammed reporter Ben Jacobs says Greg Gianforte is refusing interview
In a statement the Guardian's Ben Jacobs tweeted, the reporter wrote, "In refusing to do the promised on-the-record interview with me, Congressman Gianforte continues his pattern of avoiding responsibility for his actions and refusing to live up to the statements made in what I had thought was a sincere apology."
- National Call With Senator Jon Tester On The 28th Amendment - 9/9
Senator Tester knows that this problem of corruption and influence by corporations, special interests, and the wealthy elite exists in both parties - and it's a problem we must come together to solve.
Incubators and R&D
- Build Your Business Workshops offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration Boise District Office and resource partners.
Do you have a small business dream? Are you ready to turn that dream into reality? Then these are the workshops for you!
- Build Your Business Workshops offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration Boise District Office and resource partners.
Do you have a small business dream? Are you ready to turn that dream into reality? Then these are the workshops for you!
Regional Business
- MSU research excels, setting record of $130.8 million in research and contracts expenditures
"This is an impressive total that sums up an impressive year," Reijo Pera said. "It shows not only MSU's dedication to sharing its knowledge and resources with the state of Montana and the wider world but also how passionate our faculty are about teaching and discovery."
- This Millennial Runs An Incubator - Here's What She Looks For In A Startup
"This whole thing for me has been like an exercise in building a plane as it's flying," she said. "Which is helpful I guess in terms of making me a better supporter of entrepreneurs and understanding a little bit of what they're going through."
Utah Economic Development
- Wells Fargo says 3.5 million accounts involved in scandal
Wells Fargo is now saying 3.5 million accounts were impacted by its fake accounts scandal, a dramatic increase from the 2.1 million accounts it originally estimated.
Washington State Business
- Utah's great outdoors helps companies recruit, keep young talent
Employees at Lucid Software in South Jordan know that any time there's a good powder day in the winter, the owner won't be in early -- he'll go skiing instead. And they can, too, as long as they do what needs to get done.
Workforce Development
- EWU and Microsoft join forces on new data analytics degree program
"This is the only program in the country with this integration," EWU president Mary Cullinan said at a news conference announcing the launch Thursday.
Montana Education Excellence
- After decades of pushing bachelor's degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople
"All throughout high school, they made it sound like going to college was our only option." Derrick Roberson, who is training to become an electrician
Funding and Building your Business
- Governor Bullock Highlights School Broadband Innovations During Back to School Week
"If we want our kids to compete in the 21st century economy, we need to give them a 21st century education." Governor Steve Bullock
- "Ivan Doig Country: Imagining Montana And The West" - 9/13-16 - Bozeman
“All sessions are free and open to the public. We have a wonderful array of panels and speakers and this event should be a must for all Ivan Doig fans.”
Connectivity & Communications
- US wages are rising, maybe faster than you think
Median weekly earnings jumped 4.2 percent in the past 12 months, the fastest gain since 2007. And demographic trends suggest the economy's 'slice of pie' for workers could keep growing.
- Robots will kill most retail jobs, and it's going to suck, expert warns
Experts dismisses the optimistic notion that tech will create just as many jobs as it kills off.
Government Technology
- Apple's call for 'strong' net neutrality rules is a hint about the future of its business
Apple has broken its silence on net neutrality with a first-ever filing on the issue at the Federal Communications Commission, urging regulators to avoid repealing large swaths of the regulations that are aimed at constraining Internet providers.
Transportation
- SF Mayor Encourages Cities Nationwide to Apply for Expanded Startup in Residence Program
The program embeds fledgling technology companies in municipal agencies to help bridge the gap between public service and the private sector.
- Montana Secretary of state's business services going digital
From now on the owners of Montana's 160,000 businesses will renew their business licenses, register businesses, trademarks and filing annual reports online.
- Renault uses EV batteries to charge EVs at highway rest stops
Back in June, Renault partnered with UK company Powervault to reuse batteries from electric vehicles in energy storage systems for the home.
- Dethleffs experiments with all-electric, solar-backed motorhome
The Dethleffs e.home concept explores the possibility of a Type C motorhome with a zero emissions powertrain, plenty of solar charging capability, and efficient and smart technologies throughout.
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