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| MATR Newsletter - Tue Feb 11, 2014 |
There is 25 times more solar energy available every year than the Earth's total coal reserves.
UM Celebrates Grand Opening Of Blackstone LaunchPad, Charter Day And Academics, 2/13 http://www.matr.net/ev ... =4907
Montana Data Focused Business Cluster
Northwestern Energy
- Nearly half of identity thefts in U.S. are medical info
The definition of medical identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition of someone's personal information - name, Social Security number, health insurance number - for the purpose of illegally obtaining medical services or devices, insurance reimbursements or prescription drugs.
- Hackers break into networks of 3 big medical device makers
The attacks were was "very thorough" and showed signs they might have been committed by hackers in China.
- Cyber security class held in Missoula
"It's very condensed. It's basically a grad class that's taught in four days - from 9 to 5. It's half hands on labs, half lecture. So we cover covert network tunneling, packet analysis, wireless network forensics, malware analysis, pretty much the whole range of what might be included in network forensics," LMG Founder, Sherri Davidoff, said.
- Target data breach linked to heating contractor
The hackers who stole millions of credit and debit card numbers from Target may have used a Pittsburgh-area heating and refrigeration business as the back door to get in.
- Target Breach Could Represent Leading Edge of Wave of Serious Cybercrime
Experts warn of coming wave of serious cybercrime
- Target Data Breach Pits Banks Against Retailers
Which industry bears more responsibility for protecting consumers' personal information?
- Big Data Lecture Series "Big Data In Electoral Politics And Beyond", 2/24, Missoula, Montana
In 2012, Dan Wagner and his team of Big Data scientists revolutionized electoral politics by applying Big Data technology to the Obama re-election campaign.
Visit Montana - Montana Dept. of Tourism
- NorthWestern Energy Receives S.D. ESRG Pro Patria Award
"NorthWestern's policy to support military service is in place to recognize our employees who protect our nation, along with their families. I am very proud to work with dedicated professionals like Ken Schoenfelder of Mitchell, who nominated NorthWestern for this award.
Arrow Solutions Group
- Garnet, Montana in winter provides a great getaway where for those who work to get there
"We have people who have come back for 20 years,"
Great Falls Development Authority
- Java Developer Needed - Billings, MT
Arrow Solutions Group is seeking a Java Developer in Billings, MT to become a key member of the development team supporting customers in the Financial/Retail and Association industries.
Come Home Montana
- CEO Forum: Getting, Keeping And Growing Quality Employees, 2/20, Great Falls, Montana
The CEO Forum is presented by Great Falls Development Authority http://www.gfdevelopment.org/ at no cost and is designed to showcase innovative efforts of peer CEOs across the State of Montana.
- GFDA Top 22 2/2/14
Here's the GFDA Top 22 for this week, celebrating great things happening to move Great Falls Forward!
- Great Falls Development Authority Success Scorecard- Untame your entrepreneurial spirit!
Great Falls, Montana is on the move!
Montana Business
- Montana Career Opportunity - Management Consultant - Public Knowledge
Public Knowledge, a management consulting firm, is recruiting consultants to join our growing practice in Montana. We value and reward hard work, relational skills and creativity.
- Montana Career Opportunity - County Administrator - Gallatin County
FT $95,000.00 - $110,00.00 year based on an hourly rate of $45.50 - $52.68 DOQ and DOE plus benefits.
Montana Economic Development
- Paging rural doctors: Remote areas of Montana face shortage of general practice physicians
The lack of practitioners in small hospitals presents a concern to the Montana Medical Association, which plans to take a comprehensive census of doctors practicing in Montana to find out where they are practicing and how far they are from retirement.
- First Interstate to buy Mountain West
"Bringing these two companies together gives us the opportunity to expand our state-wide market in Montana and provides us with a solid presence in the Helena Market. We're confident this acquisition will create long-term value for both companies: our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our communities." Tom Scott
MSU Leadership Institute & UM Global Leadership Initiative
- Economy tops Bozeman city manager's goal list
Developer Barry Brown is in talks with three technology companies about new buildings. One of the three companies was founded and is based in Bozeman, and the other two are from California.
Careers
- Diana Nyad Courageous Leader, Motivational Speaker & Record-Holding Swimmer, 4/14, Bozeman, Montana
"I have three messages. One is we should never ever give up. Two is you are never too old to chase your dreams. And three is it looks like a solitary sport but it takes a team."
Government
- Facebook's Hiring Surprise
The key to sustained employment will be to concentrate on the people skills that machines can't copy.
- Entrepreneurs Need Experience More Than An MBA
If you are already an entrepreneur, more education, including an MBA, will only slow you down. Consider it a waste of time.
Idaho Business
- Governor names Anaconda teacher, Regents chair Angela McLean new lieutenant governor
"From humble beginnings in Twin Bridges, Angela has proven over and over again that if someone works hard and has the support of their friends and community, the sky is the limit," said Bullock.
- Missoula residents to play 'budget games;' Mayor Engen doubts value
Every year for weeks during budget season, the City Council asks for comment on the budget. Many times, it hears only crickets.
Regional Business
- Boise State's Venture College provides a new outlet for entrepreneurs
Venture College is aimed at creating startups. It's a home for students who can't get a nifty idea out of their heads but who have limited entrepreneurial skills to bring it to reality.
Regional Economic Development
- How a Few Monster Tech Firms are Taking Over Everything from Media to Space Travel and What it Means for the Rest of Us
Ironically, the very entrepreneurial form that defeated Japan's bid for global technological dominance is morphing into an American version of the famed keiretsu that have long dominated the Japanese economy.
Workforce Development
- America's Future Cities: Where The Youth Population Is Booming
To identify economic hot spots in the making, we often look for where immigrants, young people or entrepreneurs are clustering. But perhaps nothing is a better indicator than those who truly make up generation next -- America's children.
Education
- Governors Pitch Novel Tactics to Create Jobs
As the U.S. economy gains strength and states are in their best financial position in years, governors are proposing unconventional tactics to create jobs, especially in health care and high-tech.
Montana Education Excellence
- Exposing a Corporate Trend in Higher Education in Germany
"How much influence does a pharmaceutical company have on the agenda of a university hospital? What are the terms and conditions?"
Connectivity & Communications
- Making a difference - CAP mentor program celebrates 25th year in Bozeman
This year, CAP celebrates its 25th year in Bozeman. During that time, more than 9,000 children have spent over 150,000 hours in the program, which matches adult volunteers with students in grades K-12.
- Montana State University sets new record for spring enrollment
"It's very nice to see our numbers up by 300," President Waded Cruzado told professors at this week's Faculty Senate meeting. "That's a testament to the wonderful job you're doing in the classroom."
- Montana students compete at state DECA in Great Falls
"Students are competing in roleplays where they're actually solving real world business problems using critical skills and thinking."
Non-Profit News
- Mozilla Is Shelling Out $300K to Help Develop Super-Fast Internet
The new program follows a previous gigabit development fund called the Mozilla Ignite Apps Challenge, which awarded grants to the developers of applications such as an emergency response system and interactive, virtual fitness studio.
Cool Stuff That's Coming
- Nonprofits Seek Experienced Seniors
Free Services Match Veteran Workers With Organizations Needing Volunteers
- Grants available for nonprofits
These grants will cover a wide variety of charitable purposes, with a focus in the following areas: animal welfare, education, basic human needs, arts and culture, natural resources and conservation, bricks and mortar improvements, economic development and endowment building.
Transportation
- Electronic tags deliver real time patient data to responders during disasters
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology has developed eTriage, a digital wristband system that lets emergency services track injured citizens on the ground.
- What Government Can Learn from Colleges about Transportation Policy
A new report details transportation policies on college campuses that could help municipalities promote public transit, biking and car-sharing services.
- Car share program for Missoula back in play
"I think the goal is to bring in a car share system that's comprehensive and has good coverage throughout the city."
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