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"Act normal... that's already crazy enough." Mom
IdeaMensch
Montana Department of Commerce
- IdeaMensch - 4 guys, 48 states, 1 epic road trip to awaken entrepreneurship across America
"We all have ideas," said Mario Schulzke, the instigator of this adventure. "My belief is that as entrepreneurs, the one thing that connects us is how we are bringing them to life.
Come Home MontanaDeveloping a more Entrepreneurial Montana
- Montana Career Opportunity - .Net Web Application Programmer - dbridge
We are in need of a motivated individual who can not only program but someone who has a sense of UI and the ability to make technology friendly.
Leadership Montana
- Attracting Entrepreneurs to Your City
If you're a city leader, you want to spur job creation -- and that includes making your city attractive to the people who actually create jobs. Those people are your local entrepreneurs.
Montana Business
- Don't Be A Power Hog: How Sharing Information, Time, And Authority Makes You A Better Leader
The generous leader, having provided the information necessary for success, gives people the authority and autonomy to act on that information.
Careers
- Montana State Fund Declares a $10 Million Dividend
"We are so pleased to be able reward our policyholders who make safety a priority for their employees," said Laurence Hubbard, President/CEO of Montana State Fund.
- Montana Entrepreneur Profile - Elke Goversten Founder of Mamalode
"I had children earlier than my friends, so I really didn't have a community of moms at first. I started throwing a party on the night before Mother's Day (The Mother's Day Eve® Bash) and after the third year with 450 moms coming together I knew I was on to something- the women needed each other and the local businesses needed a way to target that powerful market."
- Vann's CEO looks to increase inventory, focus on appliance sales
It's Regelbrugge's intention to keep the stores open. He set out last week to return Vann's to its core business: Selling high-end appliances to Montana customers.
Government
- In the Olympics of Algorithms, a Russian Keeps Winning Gold
There is significant money at stake in the sport. Top prizes can be worth $25,000 (Mitrichev has won several), and because algorithms drive lucrative businesses in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street, many top coders are recruited into high-paying jobs. (A Google PR representative would not let Mitrichev discuss his compensation.)
- Video: You Must Have These Job Skills for 2013
Marketwatch's Kelli Grant and WSJ's Simon Constable discuss the top skills you must have to have a successful career in 2013.
Idaho Business
- Why Washington Has It Wrong on Small Business
It's time for the government to get a lot smarter about small-business policy.
Regional Economic Development
- Wind power company started by Idahoans sold for $88 million
Together the Ridgeline wind projects will produce 150 megawatts. It also has more than 20 wind and solar projects in the development pipeline in the U.S. that total 1,000 megawatts.
South Dakota Economic Development
- Executive Accelerator Training, 3/6-8/13, Monterey, CA
N2TEC Institute brings the wealth creation process to rural and underserved regions of the United States through the development and growth of high technology entrepreneurs and their businesses.
- Which States Are Most Innovative?
The underlying question is why some states are quick to adopt new policies while others usually hold back and let their neighbors test the waters.
- Google's Internet Service Might Actually Bring the U.S. Up to Speed
If Google's business model for actually getting fiber built pans out, it may usher in a new era for privately built broadband.
21st Century Education Initiative - "You Should Care..."
- Authorities target South Dakota Internet lender
Regulators across the country are accusing Martin "Butch" Webb, a member of the Cheyenne River tribe, of illegal lending and collection practices and dodging state limits on interest rates.
Education
- STEM may help teens with autism clear hurdle
"If college-bound youth with autism gravitate toward STEM majors, then this has the potential to be a silver lining story for a group where gloomy predictions about outcomes in adulthood are more the norm." says study author Paul Shattuck.
Montana Education Excellence
- Study: U.S. will need 52,000 more family docs by 2025
"A lot of the increase in utilization is going to be from population growth. That's going to be the largest driver. Then, a smaller percentage is actually going to be from insurance expansion."
- After vote, Idaho education board ditches online classes
With the vote, Idaho retreats from the ranks of states - Alabama, Florida and Michigan are the others - requiring Internet-courses to graduate.
Montana Education/Business Partnerships
- New lab debuts at University of Montana
The measurement capabilities of this new lab will make UM a global leader in the field of biomechanics.
- UM launching 'Cores of Discovery' radio program on Montana Public Radio
Producer Katie George said the program is a novel and innovative approach to engage the public with UM's research endeavors.
Community
- University of Montana senior honors society, better known as Mortar Board looks to create 'Missoulaopoly' game with local businesses
Interested businesses can call Hanna Wadsworth at (406) 203-6494 to reserve their spot on the game board.
Funding and Building your BusinessEnergy and Climate Change
- 6 Right Times to Be a Ready-Fire-Aim Entrepreneur
The ready-aim-fire traditional approach works best in more mature markets, where your strategy is to add features and value to competitive products.
- In Customer Service, Faster is Not Always Better
Service level, however, should never be mistaken for how good the service delivery was.
- 10 Rules of Thumb for Startup Investment Valuation
Here are the components and "rules of thumb" that I recommend to every startup:
- How to Get Startup Ideas
The very best startup ideas tend to have three things in common: they're something the founders themselves want, that they themselves can build, and that few others realize are worth doing.
Cool Stuff That's Coming
- California's first cap-and-trade auction sells out, declared 'a success'
"This is an important milestone for our state. By putting a price on carbon, we know we are beginning the process of breaking our dependence on fossil fuels."
- Telehealth startup could reduce hospital re-admission rates for chronically ill patients
The platform is designed to be integrated with existing electronic medical records. The setup allows medical providers to monitor patients on one dashboard.
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