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“The story of Montana is unbridled, beautiful lands and the kind of taming of these lands, using those resources that the land has given the people who live there, yet allowing a certain kind of freedom. “People have an amazing respect for their environment and a love for the outdoors — fishing, hunting ranching — and a gratitude for what the environment has given them.” http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
New Book from Brad Feld - "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City" http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Inteneo Systems
Visit Montana - Montana Dept. of Tourism
- Can Education Data Build the Perfect Teacher?
"Anything that will help me better understand where my students are or where they've been will help me be more effective as a teacher," Williams says. "I can learn more about each student, so that when I am in the classroom with the student, I'm spot-on."
- Big Data's Management Revolution
The use of big data has the potential to transform traditional businesses
2012 Montana Politics and Legislature
- Montana Office of Tourism - Ride the Art, Stroll the Streets - Eats and Arts in Helena
Top travel tip for Helena: show up empty-tummied.
Come Home Montana
- Montana Democratic governor candidate Steve Bullock wants to grow high-tech industries
"There's no way Montana shouldn't be leading the nation and being the next Silicon Valley."
- Hill unveils education, tax plan
Hill also announced a plan he dubbed the "Montana Coal for Montana Communities Initiative."
Developing a more Entrepreneurial Montana
- Missoula named one of best communities for young people
"As young people across the country go back to school, it is especially timely to recognize communities like Missoula that have come together to make supporting young people a top priority and that are committed to helping young Americans reach their full potential," said John Gompers, America's Promise president in a news release.
Come Home Idaho
- New Book from Brad Feld - "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City"
Startup Communities documents the buzz, strategy, long-term perspective, and dynamics of building communities of entrepreneurs who can feed off of each other's talent, creativity, and support.
Government
- Wells Fargo looking for 75 tellers in Idaho
"Wells Fargo is pleased to have the opportunity to help put Idahoans back to work," said Don Melendez, regional president for Wells Fargo Idaho, in a news release. "Our tellers are essential to the success of our company and are an invaluable resource for our customers across Idaho."
Incubators and R&D
- Montana state revenue comes in $268 million above estimate
Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer and leaders of Democratic House and Senate minorities have contended the past two legislative sessions that the Republican-controlled chambers were underestimating revenue to hold down state spending. That resulted in some budget cuts in human services and forced higher tuition in the university system and higher local property taxes for K-12 schools, Democrats said.
North Dakota Business and Economic Development
- Portland Seed Fund announces third class of startups -- including one from Iceland
The Portland Seed Fund announced its third class of startups tonight, choosing seven Portland companies and one from Iceland to receive $25,000 apiece in seed investment to help them get started.
Other Economies
- North Dakota could be next Silicon Valley
The absence of "massive socioeconomic problems" makes North Dakota an ideal place for tech companies to grow.
Regional Business
- Washington home to the most fast-growing firms in the U.S.
The region also boasted the highest concentration of fast-growing businesses, placing 70 firms on the list per every million people in the population, and the highest number of founders of Inc. 500 companies, 106, over the course of the decade.
- Amazon to Start Collecting Sales Tax in California
The move will erase some of the price advantage Amazon enjoys over brick-and-mortar stores. But it will allow Amazon to blanket the state with distribution centers -- the better to speed orders to consumers such as Dugger.
21st Century Education Initiative - "You Should Care..."
- Frontier joins airlines in penalizing fliers using travel websites
Only those going through the airline's website will get to pick their seats in advance. Travelers booking through third-party websites will only get half the frequent flier miles. Fees for changing itineraries, going standby, traveling as an unaccompanied minor or bringing a pet onboard will be $50 higher for those booking elsewhere.
Montana Education Excellence
- 10 Business Courses We Wish They Offered in College
Here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren't generally available:
- How are Young Brains Built?
Layman's terms to explain the complex neurological and molecular interaction between children's early experiences and the developing architecture of their young brains.
Funding and Building your Business
- Are You As Smart As An MCPS Student? - Education Is Everything Fundraiser, 9/27, Missoula
Today's students are tomorrow's neighbors, leaders, voters and friends. Supporting their education is a gift we give ourselves.
- University of Montana Researchers Receive State-Of-The-Art Microscope
"The tool will allow UM faculty to expand into new research, particularly with respect to environmental, energy resources and materials-based archaeology research that previously couldn't be done on UM's campus," said Julia Baldwin, associate professor of geosciences and the driving force behind getting the SEM to UM.
Connectivity & Communications
- SBA Program "SizeUp" Allows Business Owners to Research Data and Analytics to Start or Grow a Business
Tools like SizeUp deliver data right to the fingertips of business owners to help make smart decisions and have the greatest opportunity to start, grow, compete and succeed," said SBA Administrator Karen Mills.
- Translation Services and a little extra - Six useful links and resource
I would like to introduce you to six resources you may find useful as you conduct business around the world, travel or translate content for your company's global audiences.
- Why Every Partnerships Should Have an Exit Strategy
Adding the exit strategy ensures your interests are protected and reinforces for the partners that the new venture is a business relationship, not a personal one.
Government Technology
- Survey on Technology Infrastructure in Missoula - Please Respond
Please take a few moments to answer this survey from the Missoula City Council Economic Development Subcommittee and share with your networks.
The Creative and Cultural Economy
- The Promise of Big Data in Public Safety and Justice
Big data is about using modern analytics to find patterns, increase knowledge, make predictions, and inform executives and line management so that better and more useful outcomes can result.
Cool Stuff That's Coming
- New Crown Of The Continent E-Magazine Available
The region called the Crown of the Continent encompasses Glacier National Park and spans the Continental Divide from the Elk River headwaters and Crowsnest Pass in Canada to Rogers Pass and the Blackfoot River drainage in Montana.
- Autism risk test is 70 percent accurate
A new genetic test can predict a person's risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder, and could allow for earlier intervention.
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