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| MATR Newsletter - Fri May 11, 2007 |
“Transformation of an enterprise begins with a sense of crisis or urgency. No Institution will go through fundamental change unless it believes it is in deep trouble and needs to do something different to survive." Lou Gerstner, Former IBM Chairman
Boomtown Institute
Come Home Montana
- The Agurban from Boomtown Institute - Cabela's Celebrates 45th Anniversary
We wrote about Dick Cabela and his family in Boomtown USA-The 7 ½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns, in our chapter on Key #5: Encourage an Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana
- Pluck of the Irish: Belfast man finds knowledge and true love in Montana
“Montana,” he said with a joyous grin, “changed my life.”
- Montana Career Opportunity - Government Contracting Technical Assistance Director - Great Falls Development Authority
Regional economic development non-profit organization seeks exceptional candidates to manage 11-county Procurement Technical Assistance Sub-Center.
Developing Tech Jobs in Rural Communities
- University as Entrepreneur - Kauffman Foundation help ideas take flight at ASU
The six winners were chosen based on their program's potential for increased student participation and success, attainment of further funding, and movement of innovations to the marketplace.
Montana Education Excellence
- The Realignment of America
The native-born are leaving "hip" cities for the heartland.
- More IT jobs, less filling of them
One thing employers aren't paying for is IT certifications, Foote said. He added that companies in many cases "are looking at people with industry and customer experience" and who also have some technology skills.
- "BoomtownUSA by Jack Schultz" Big Offices Obsolete?
In my travels around the USA, I am increasingly meeting people who are living a more tranquil life in rural America, while maintaining their existing work via telecommunications and video technology. I think that we will see this trend continue to grow as babyboomers either take early retirement or move to locations that they want to live in for quality of life issues.
Education
- Montana Scores an A ! Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness.
Despite decades of reform efforts and many trillions of dollars in public investment, U.S. schools are not equipping our children with the skills and knowledge they-and the nation-so badly need.
Montana Business
- Educators, politicians, and MTV take aim at US dropout 'epidemic'
The summit in Washington is carrying forward the momentum that's been building for the past few years in response to some sobering statistics: About 3 out of 10 American ninth-graders don't graduate with their class – with the ratio climbing to nearly half for African-Americans, Hispanics, and native Americans.
Montana Economic Development
- RightNow (Bozeman, Montana) Delivers Next-Generation CRM Solution Tailored For Retailers
"Discounts and deals may help drive shoppers online or into stores, but service is the only way to keep them coming back," said Greg Gianforte, CEO of RightNow. "The single most effective way to differentiate from the competition is through great customer experiences."
- Montana Stone Gallery of Missoula, Opens North Idaho Branch in Post Falls
Montana Stone Gallery bills itself as the region’s largest importer of granite and marble slabs.
Funding and Building your Business
- MMEC Field Engineer, Kreg Worrest Honored at National Conference
Worrest was honored for trailblazing in the quality arena, generating impacts for clients and teaching other practitioners.
- Great Falls Development Authority to work with delegation to help finance InfoTech contracts
The Navy contract is tied to the New York-based software company InfoTech, and was submitted by Montana's congressmen into the federal appropriations process via earmark.
- Summit links Montana businesses to new markets
There are reasons to be bullish on the future outcomes of this well-planned summit.
- Michael Strotheide to Succeed Liz Marchi as President of Montana West Economic Development
Marchi passes torch after growing, strengthening organization and working to improve area economy
- Consultant to help Helena create brand
“A brand is not what you say you are, a brand is what people think of you,”
- Great Falls Development Authority creating network of economic development agencies
"We want to bring everyone to the table so that we can learn what everyone else does,"
Regional Economic Development
- Inside Entrepreneurship: 4 steps to a great deal in selling a business
While you say you don't have any partners in your business, I think you do. Say hello to Uncle Sam!
Utah Economic Development
- Definition of Rural - Please SHARE with anyone who wishes to submit comments
Now HRSA is seeking comments on ORHP's use of RUCAs to better target Rural Health funding projects.
University TechTransfer
- Utah Fund of Funds Sponsors Emerging Entrepreneurship Workshops
Response to the session was so strong, Mr. Israelson, has offered to present a second series on Angel Term Sheets, to be scheduled for late fall.
- Utah receives $5MM Wired Grant for Workforce Development
National program to help train next wave of skilled workers
The Creative and Cultural Economy
- Ohio Rewarding Commercializing Universities with Cash
Ohio's new Technology Commercialization Incentive (TCI) Fund is one of the latest carrots - rewarding the best schools, whether public or private, with cash.
CareersNon-Profit News
- Helping Students With Disabilities Find Jobs
The initiative is part of the Johnson Foundation's goal to foster "independence through education."
Energy
- B-Schoolers and Nonprofits Form Mutually Beneficial Relationships
"Sometimes on boards, you end up having the same conversations over and over again," says Ms. Krawcheck. "Carnegie Hall and other nonprofits are looking to develop these M.B.A. students into future board members who can bring a young, fresh perspective."
City Club Missoula
- Supplying the World's Energy Needs with Light and Water
A leading chemist says that a better understanding of photosynthesis could lead to cheap ways to store solar energy as chemical fuel
- Solar Power at Half the Cost
A new roof-mounted system that concentrates sunlight could cut the price of photovoltaics.
- City Club Missoula To Discuss Public School Funding, 5/18, Missoula
Supt. Jim Clark will also talk about the district's May 8 elementary and secondary levies and other avenues that the district is pursuing to raise awareness and build support for public schools.
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