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| MATR Newsletter - Tue Jun 3, 2008 |
"Of course we all have our limits, but how can you possibly find your boundaries unless you explore as far and wide as you can?" - A.E. Hotchner
The above quote sums up some of the events and announcements of the past week. Montana is truly pushing the envelope of creativity, innovation and future success. Congratulations to all who are leading the way for the future of Montana. Here are a few of the highlights: Great to see all of you at the Frontiers Conference. Hope to see more of you at the next one... "Thanks to Sen. Baucus, 2008 New Frontiers Conference emphasizes economic benefits of research to Montana." http://matr.net/articl ... .html --- "250 Jobs for Hamilton, Montana - New Grant For Business Incubator In The Bioscience Industry" http://matr.net/articl ... .html --- "Missoula Children's Theater founder proposes drama school in Missoula" http://matr.net/articl ... .html --- Montana - What a great state!
Boomtown Institute
MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association
- The Agurban from Boomtown Institute - Are we near the end of the Dollar Down Cycle?
The argument that the declining US dollar implies the end of US leadership in the global economy is flawed.
Missoula Children's Theatre
- MEDA June Online News
The June edition of MEDA Online News is now available. Check out our usual features (CRDC Success Story, Grant and Funding Opportunities, Working Group Updates, etc.) but if you need a little encouragement, be sure to read the “My Turn” article.
Come Home Montana
- Bitterroot Motors, Ford boost Missoula Children's Theatre fleet
MCT has been touring for more than 35 years, visiting more than 1,200 communities annually in all 50 states, four Canadian provinces and 16 countries.
- "On the Road" - Missoula Children's Theatre Spring 2008 Newsletter
Don’t miss your opportunity for your community to book a week in the 2008-2009 Tour Season!
- Missoula Children's Theater founder proposes drama school in Missoula
“We're asking at this stage of the game nothing but your blessing to keep working on it,” Caron told members of the MCPS Curriculum and Instruction Committee. “It's at the discussion stage, and I think we're at least a year and a half out. I could see us with 500 to 600 students in a few years.”
Come Home Washington
- Montana Career Opportunity - Publisher/EVP - NewWest.Net
The publisher/EVP will work very closely with the founder, CEO, and editor in chief on all aspects of the business and will be a true partner with the founder in taking the company to the next level.
Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana
- Manufacturing grows in Spokane
Working-class families can own a home here; the surrounding mountains, lakes and forests make Spokane a great place to live; and for anyone coming from the big city, commuting is a breeze.
- Spokane goes recruiting - In search of young professionals - Employers face boomer retirements, recruit in California
“People around here hear me tell them to get ready, because it’s coming,” says John Sporleder, director of human resources at Liberty Lake-based Telect Inc., of the baby boomer exodus. “We’re not having a problem right now, but we want to make sure we’re developing a good farm club.”
Leadership Montana
- The value of business plan competitions
Business plan competitions are a good way to build an entrepreneurial culture within a community or region.
- CEO of RightNow Technologies to Entrepreneurs - "Don’t waste money, make it"
“There’s always another way,” Gianforte, a five-time serial entrepreneur, told the crowd.
Montana Biotech
- Wanted: Strong managers for chaos at work
Difficult times tend to distinguish great leaders from the mediocre ones.
Montana Business
- Sen. Baucus - 250 Jobs for Hamilton, Montana - New Grant For Business Incubator In The Bioscience Industry
While hosting his New Frontiers research conference in Bozeman today, Sen. Baucus joined Assistant U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sandy Baruah in announcing the $1.6 million grant. Baruah heads the Economic Development Administration, which awarded the grant at Baucus' request.
Montana Economic Development
- GlaxoSmithKline lays off 16 workers in Hamilton, Montana
GSL held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hamilton labs last October when it announced plans to boost production there.
Regional Economic Development
- Customer service firm eyes new location in Great Falls, Montana
"We have convinced them on the work force side, now it's really just pushing the real estate side," Doney said at the GFDA board of directors' meeting last week.
- Conference emphasizes economic benefits of research to Montana. Sen. Baucus Announces $1.6MM for new Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center
"My job in major respects is to be an enabler, to enable researchers here, enable the entrepreneurs here, enable the tech transfer folks here in meeting new people, the right people, who can help realize their dreams." Sen. Max Baucus
Business Plan Forums
- SBA's 'Cookie Jar Capitalism' Still Flourishes in Wake of Scandal
Indeed, the agency has done little if anything to protect taxpayers from losses on bad loans, according to a new report by the SBA's Office of Inspector General (OIG), the agency's quasi-independent investigative arm.
- Anyone for Investment Tie-Ups with Australia?
The aim is to have a multi-country platform that identifies and connects the key agencies within particular industries. Our initial focus is on aquaculture, automotive parts, biofuels, biotech; dairy foods, electronics, environmental management; food manufacturing; healthcare; information technology; marine engineering; telecommunications; textiles.
Funding and Building your Business
- Startups to strut stuff before Silicon Valley entrepreneurs group
Will feature companies that, while flying under the radar, are ready to commercially introduce their products or service.
- Start It Up — Fresno's $250K Entrepreneur Challenge
If you have a dream or a novel business idea, but lack the resources necessary to realize your vision, then read on. Your springboard to success - plus $100,000 in cash and $150,000 in prizes - could be awaiting you in Fresno, California.
Incubators and R&D
- Web Sites Offer Access to Mentors - People Are Matched With Those Willing To Share Expertise
"Being able to access somebody with very specific skill sets is very beneficial."
University TechTransfer
- We can afford to fund ag research - in fact, we can't afford not to
Should government fund agricultural research? What should wealthy nations do to increase food production in poor countries?
Idaho Business
- Japanese Tech Transfer Experts Visit Utah
The Japanese were impressed with how the University of Utah fosters and supports research initiatives with high economic potential, and by the track record of success the University has established.
Utah Business
- Sandpoint, Idaho business owner gives free gas to 140 employees of Thorne Research
CEO Al Czap spent Thursday filling up gas tanks for his employees, calling the more than $10,000 outlay a "thank you gift" for his crew.
- The Ace of Spuds - J.R. Simplot: His legacy, his life, his story
J.R. Simplot was the wealthiest man in Idaho
- Idaho adopts program to bolster math scores
The Idaho Department of Education has signed on with a new online program designed to help students statewide improve their math skills.
Education
- Bonjour, Salt Lake - direct from Paris. On Monday, Delta debuts its nonstop flights between Utah and Europe
Delta is making good on a promise it made last August to launch the first trans-Atlantic service offered by any airline from Salt Lake to Europe.
Community
- Hewlett-Packard hands out $7 million in school grants
This is the fifth year Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE: HPQ) has given out these grants, meant to boost the use of technology in teaching. HP has handed out a total of about $60 million in the program since 2004.
Connectivity & Communications
- Climate Concerns Shape the Cities of Tomorrow
The asphalt jungle of the 20th century is a distant memory. The city of the future, say people who work on it, will be green, both literally and figuratively.
Energy
- Star Trek was just a little ahead of its time... Cisco On-Stage TelePresence Holographic Video Conferencing
Musion seamlessly integrated their 3D holographic display technology with Cisco’s TelePresence’s system to create the world’s first real time virtual presentation.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
- 'Electric car can go 40 miles for a dollar,' if cars get made. New technology but no manufacturer
AFS Trinity's prototype sport utility vehicles can go 40 miles on a single charge from a standard electric outlet, at which point a gas-powered engine takes over. The SUVs reach top speeds of 90 mph on the highway -- and accelerate without a hitch.
Cool Stuff That's Coming
- Five People Who'll Make You Feel Good About the Future
When contemplating the world's environmental problems, it's sometimes hard not to feel like humanity is screwed.
Transportation
- MIT creating a car that helps drivers make decisions
"Making technology more responsive to older drivers, makes it safer for all generations," said AgeLab director Joseph Coughlin. "The notion is driver well-being, a wellness approach to driving."
- Drugs to Grow Your Brain
Compounds that trigger the growth of new brain cells might help treat depression.
- The End of Car Culture?
The American car culture is running out of gas
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