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| MATR Newsletter - Tue Aug 10, 2010 |
"The Northwest has become one of the strongest markets for nurturing innovative, sustainable businesses, says Alan Durning, executive director of the Sightline Institute, a nonprofit research group here. “In the mental geography of the American mind, the Northwest stands for nature,” he says. “It attracts and retains folks who have a strong affinity for our natural heritage.”" Finding New Life (and Profit) in Doomed Trees http://matr.net/articl ... .html
Have you registered for MT Ambassador Business Open? - Open to ALL! Great Networking Opportunities - http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Modwest
TechRanch
- Introducing the Modwest Grid
While nowhere near Google's scale, we've pursued a similar strategy with the Modwest hosting system.
Come Home Montana
- Boost Your Web Presence, Drive More Revenue Seminar For Small Businesses, 9/23, Frenchtown, Montana
ORBIT (Optimizing Regional Businesses through Internet Technology) will provide entrepreneurs with an understanding of the tools available for effectively establishing a strong web presence which will, in turn, drive more revenue.
- TechRanch - Boost Your Web Presence, Drive More Revenue Seminar For Small Businesses, 9/22, Bigfork, MT
ORBIT (Optimizing Regional Businesses through Internet Technology) will provide entrepreneurs with an understanding of the tools available for effectively establishing a strong web presence which will, in turn, drive more revenue.
Montana Ambassadors
- Bozeman, Montana hosts the National Council for International Visitors - international diplomats from around the U.S.
The group hosts delegations of visitors from around the world, many of these being up and coming young international leaders.
- The Montana State University Foundation looking for new leader
MSU Foundation board chairwoman Linda Reynolds says Carmack left the foundation in good shape.
Leadership Montana
- Have you registered for MT Ambassador Business Open? - Open to ALL!
Get ready for great golf, wonderful prizes and superb networking.
Missoula Public Schools Excellence
- 10 Tips for Developing Your Leadership “Cojones”
So what does it mean to “not have the cojones” as a leader, and does it really matter? And at the risk of being crude, what exactly are “cojones”?
Montana Economic Development
- Juneau Announces Student Loan Help for Missoula Area Teachers
The teachers, selected from about 500 applicants, will get student loan repayment assistance of up to $3,000 a year for the next four years – for a total of up to $12,000.
Regional Economic Development
- Videos and Links from Sen. Tester's July 9 Economic Workshop in Kalispell, Montana
Sen. Tester hosted over 350 people at an economic workshop on July 9 in Kalispell. The presentations were outstanding and included not only successful investors Tom McMakin and Bill Payne but also representatives from Google, Facebook and Microsoft. Each presentation is worth your time.
Bill Payne
- Learning from other states about economic growth - as others learn from Wisconsin
Policymakers and economic development leaders in Wisconsin should not be afraid to learn from others outside the state. In fact, the current economic crisis demands it.
Funding and Building your Business
- US angel investor Bill Payne honoured in New Zealand
"Somebody said he might have helped bring our industry ahead by five years. They [the Ice Angel board] wanted to do something significant for their network because they were so impressed with what Bill contributed." Andrew Hamilton, chief executive of the The Icehouse
Incubators and R&D
- Technology Basics for Business
f you're just starting out, it's quite possible that you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of technology you'll need to run your business efficiently and professionally. I asked Ramon Ray, editor of SmallBizTechnology.com, to offer some pointers. He says every small business needs the basics:
- Trends that should shape Business Model Strategy
It’s essential reading for leaders of businesses of any size as they evaluate their organization’s business model strategy.
- Six steps to an affordable, winning ad campaign
Here is a simple six-step process that will help you create a winning ad, without a lot of risk:
Regional Business
- Research projects booming at Utah State University
A record $187 million in 2010 fiscal year grant funding is fueling a research project boom at Utah State University.
North Dakota Business and Economic Development
- TechLink wins national award
TechLink won the “Technology-Based Economic Development” award for organizations in communities with populations of 25,000 to 200,000 residents.
Utah Business
- North Dakota Schools Work to Expand Tech Ed
"All the middle skill jobs, they`re really looking for those types of jobs," said Wayne Kutzer, Department of Career and Technical Education. "They`re needed so badly."
Education
- Call center will offer $500 bonuses to qualified applicants
“People would be taking inbound calls. Customers would be calling in and [the employees] would be handling the enrolling process.”
Other Economies
- Schools Given Grade on How Graduates Do
Telling schools that its graduates aren't ready.
- Middle, junior high and high school science teachers put on lab coats and go to work at Stanford
"The possibility of working in a research lab at Stanford was a big draw for me," said Truesdell, who will begin her 11th year of teaching this fall. "I'll be able to bring some of that experience back to my students."
Community
- Nevada needs more than low taxes to lure businesses - Economists recommend focus on culture, education
So now is as good a time as any to ask what relocating and expanding businesses want. What kind of message will draw them in for a closer look, and how should those wants and needs shape development officials' marketing efforts?
- City Resorts to Pac-Man for a Reboot
In a Bid to Attract Visitors, Economically Troubled Ottumwa, Iowa, Has Restyled Itself Video-Game Capital of the World
- The Golden State’s War on Itself - How politicians turned the California Dream into a nightmare
Recently, though, the dream has been evaporating.
Connectivity & CommunicationsEnergy and Climate Change
- Bozeman-area Internet company's (Montana Opticom) $64 million grant raises concerns
"All (the grant) is doing is providing federal funding to a new competitor in the valley, and the rest of us have to compete without that money," said Scott Johnson, president of Bozeman-based Global Net, a wireless Internet company.
- Broadband Stimulus Projects Need Oversight, Report Says
With a deadline looming to approve the awards, the report stated, they lack "detailed data on the availability of broadband service throughout the country, making it difficult to determine whether a proposed service area is unserved or underserved, as defined in the program funding notices."
Miscellaneous Ramblings
- A Sticker Makes Solar Panels Work Better
A startup's polymer sticker increases power output by 10 percent, and can be applied to panels that are already installed.
Small Diameter Timber Utilization
- Boeing Lays Off Only Guy Who Knows How To Keep Wings On Plane
"We used to have a whole team of engineers who knew how to make the wings stay on, but those days are long gone," Boeing CEO James McNerney, Jr. said.
- Finding New Life (and Profit) in Doomed Trees
The company, Meyer Wells, has thrived. It’s been profitable from the start, Mr. Wells says, and revenue has grown annually; it reached $850,000 last year, and the business partners say they’re on track to top $1 million this year.
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