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| MATR Newsletter - Fri May 4, 2007 |
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. " -- Steve Jobs
Butte took to the world stage this week by playing host to the fourth Montana Economic Development Summit, organized by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., and his staff. http://matr.net/news.p ... pment ----- Congratulations to Sen. Baucus, his staff and the Montana Tech staff for a truly outstanding world-class Economic Summit. Montana truly did itself proud with this summit. Now let's keep the dialogue flowing towards a more successful Montana Economy. -- Russ
Boomtown Institute
Come Home Montana
- The Agurban from Boomtown Institute - Why We Love Manufacturers
For the past fifteen years the focus of Agracel has been upon the recruiting in of manufacturing and high tech businesses into the towns that we work with.
Montana Education Excellence
- Montana Career Opportunity - Network Administrator 1000 node network
Live and work in beautiful Western Montana.
2007 Montana Legislature
- UM to unveil education center plans. The Phyllis Washington Education Center
Equipped with the latest technology, the Washington Education Center will be designed to train future education professionals and enhance partnerships with practicing educators in the field. Pending receipt of project gift commitments construction should begin in 2008 on a 25,000-square-foot center expansion to the current Education Building.
- Dedication Of New University Of Montana Research Building, 5/9, Missoula
“Our pharmacy school is presently ranked No. 7 among U.S. pharmacy programs in total research dollars awarded by the National Institutes of Health and No. 5 in terms of NIH research dollars per faculty member,” said Dean David Forbes. “This addition will help maintain the standard of excellence we have established here in Montana.”
- Hello, my name is: BRENT LAYMAN. DECA standout is making a name for himself in business organization
Layman and other Sentinel DECA students will attend nationals, which is actually a marketing conference with members of other states, in Orlando starting Friday. They'll be competing through Saturday, May 5.
Montana Business
- Montana needs leadership
Trite but true, an ancient axiom of governing is that the best policy is the best politics. Policies formulated in good faith to foster good government can always be forthrightly defended for what they are.
Montana Economic Development
- The world’s third largest travel management company opens this week in Butte, Montana
“We came here because of the opportunity to come in and take over a facility already on board with employees and set up for a call center,” Rittinger said Wednesday. “It’s a rich talent pool very experienced in the travel industry.” Rittinger said he also wanted to add a facility in the Mountain Time Zone.
Funding and Building your Business
- Chairman of Citigroup Inc.'s Robert Rubin: Montana's economic outlook strong
Montana has an "outstanding economic future" in the new global economy but must enhance its infrastructure and education system and improve airline access, former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin said Tuesday.
- In Butte, Montana, Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke calls for end to isolationism
"If we resist protectionism and isolationism while working to increase the skills and adaptability of our labor force, the forces of globalization and trade will continue to make our economy stronger and our citizens more prosperous,"
- Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke emphasizes small-business strengths at Montana Economic Summit
"Firms that emphasize exports are among America's most dynamic and productive companies," Bernanke said.
- Future of Montana's renewable energy resources taking shape. Montana a "Powerhouse"
“Investing in education and training would help young people entering the labor force as well as those already in mid-career,” he said.
- Tax incentives for filmmakers help river of dollars run through Montana. Montana Economic Summit Update
Henderson didn't say what Montana's reputation is in the film industry. However, Buettner said she's pushing for Disney to film another movie here soon.
- Full Podcasts of the Montana Economic Summit from the Montana Web Designers & Developers Association
It’s the first MTWDA.org road trip– the first of what we hope will be many great experiences supporting and promoting all things web throughout the state of Montana.
- Montana Economic Summit pumps money into Butte
“The comments we heard were on how welcome they felt and how they enjoyed our city,” she said. “They said they would definitely be back.”
- Montana Economic summit can be summarized succinctly - Education is key
This is a familiar message that has run through all of these events, and we agree that, more than any of the other themes, high-quality education holds the key to Montana's future.
- Butte, Montana on the World stage. "The Montana Economic Development Summit"
“This is the kind of thing we teach in our classrooms: networking, the spirit of entrepreneurship, how a small business can take advantage of the global economy,”
North Dakota Business and Economic Development
- Getting patent generally requires filing through attorney or agent
Don't wait to file patent
- How To Take Your Business To The Next Level
That's why, in this package of stories, we aim to make sure you make those next steps with confidence--and without running out of cash.
Idaho Business
- Innovators strut their stuff through North Dakota program
Innovate ND, a new statewide economic development initiative designed to help entrepreneurs turn business ideas into functional businesses.
Oregon Economic Development
- Start-up company pursues plan for nuke plant near Bruneau, Idaho
It's an ambitious plan for the president and CEO of Virginia-based Alternative Energy Holdings, a 7-month old company with little money and stock that trades for about the cost of a candy bar.
- Silicon Valley vet, James M. Ellick tabbed to lead Idaho's Commerce Department
"His experience and connections with technology businesses and the brightest cutting-edge minds on several continents will make him a great commerce director."
Washington State Business
- Oregon Governor Announces Quality-of-Life Benchmarking Web Site
The report, according to a release from the Governor's Office, shows Oregon is making strong progress in terms of economic growth, public safety and livable communities, while challenges remain in other areas, including education, civic engagement, social support and the environment based on established state goals.
Wyoming Business
- Seattle biotechs develop ties with counterparts down under
And as the ties grow stronger, officials say, even public-school children will be making friends down under through their math and science curriculums.
Non-Profit News
- Wyoming businesses must prepare for aging work force
As America's work force ages, employers must think about the work force differently, work to retain older workers past retirement age and get rid of age discrimination in the workplace.
Connectivity & Communications
- Nonprofits turn small donors into fund source
Internet sites link givers, beneficiaries for specific projects
- Nonprofits get an online boost in Utah
It's an extension of a program that previously was available only to other kinds of generally larger business organizations.
City Club Missoula
- City of London Fires Up Europe's Most Advanced Wi-Fi Network
Last week, Europe's most advanced outdoor Wi-Fi network was switched on across the entire City of London -- the famous Square Mile, the financial and commercial heart of Britain.
- Digg users revolt
"Today was an insane day,"
- CenturyTel Update is Web of woes for clients in the Flathead Valley of Montana
“The problems started happening Saturday morning,” said Annmarie Sartor, external communications director for the company, based in Monroe, La.
- City Club Missoula, Historical Preservation commission to meet up on May 11
Participants will have an opportunity to say what they think should be preserved and participate in an architectural treasure hunt.
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