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Corona Virus Information- Today – 4/13 at 3:00PM – Governor Bullock and COVID-19 Task Force to Host Tele-Town Hall to Answer Questions from Montanans on Virus Response
Town Hall Number: (888) 375-5956 - A new face: Bonner, Montana-based Coaster Cycles turns to safety shields
Coaster Cycles, maker of three-wheeled cycles that are shipped around the world, is adjusting to a world that suddenly and temporarily doesn’t need the things. - What Could Be in a Post-Virus Infrastructure Plan?
Will there be a new round of infrastructure projects coming soon? If so, what do the proposals over past few years teach us about what may be included? Let’s explore. - Mark Cuban Says Economy Will Never Be The Same Post-Pandemic
“People aren’t going to just venture outside. They’re not going to go to large gatherings. They’re not going to feel confident right off the bat. There’s going to be a lot of trepidation. And that concern is going to lead to people holding back on spending money,” he says. - USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
“This resource guide will help our rural leaders, whether they are in agriculture, education, health care or any other leadership capacity, understand what federal assistance is available for their communities during this unprecedented time.” - Scientists: Montana, U.S. need testing strategy, supplies before dropping social distancing
Without it, we’ll be right back where we were a month ago, according to U.S. scientists. - Billings museum calling for all Montana artists to contribute to online COVID-19 exhibit – Online submission deadline is April 20
“The online exhibit … is specifically about peoples creative responses to the current crisis,” said Lauren Hunley, community historian with the Western Heritage Center. - In Easter message, Pope Francis proposes universal basic income
He described it as an opportunity for affluent societies to “downshift” and re-evaluate patterns of consumption and exploitation. - A few more giggles from social media
Stay Home. That wine isn’t going to drink itself. - Madison County, Montana shuts down hotels, other lodging because of coroanvirus
Matt Kelley, health officer for the Gallatin City-County Health Department, said he isn’t considering recommending that kind of closure in Gallatin County. - America should be ready for 18 months of shutdowns in ‘long, hard road’ ahead, warns the Fed’s Neel Kashkari
‘This could be a long, hard road that we have ahead of us until we get to either an effective therapy or a vaccine. It’s hard for me to see a V-shaped recovery under that scenario.’ - How Montana Says It’s Being Left Out Of Airlifted Supply Chain
“When you look at those five or six national distributors, Montana is sure as heck not getting much luck out of them,” Gov. Steve Bullock said in an interview. - Stevensville, Montana creates an economic recovery task force
“the economic impacts of this virus will certainly be long-lasting, but by moving quickly with comprehensive plans for relief, reform, and recovery, we can support getting our families, workers, businesses, and nonprofits back on their feet sooner.” - Glacier Clothing Company receives one thousand tents to give to those without a home
Upton is offering almost 1,000 tents for anyone struggling to find shelter in the Flathead Valley. - We All Must Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting
And so the onslaught is coming. Get ready, my friends. What is about to be unleashed on American society will be the greatest campaign ever created to get you to feel normal again. - This is How an Economy Dies
Coronavirus will finish a job that began in earnest about two decades ago: the death of the American middle class. - Reflections & Recommendations – Great Falls Development Authority
We’ve been pumping out so much information that I thought it might be useful to step back and give some unsolicited advice to businesses throughout the Great Falls trade area. - Want Your Business To Combat Coronavirus? 3 Best Practices For Partnering With Nonprofits
Companies should not be “waiting out the coronavirus pandemic until they can go back to business as usual” but should rather “be part of the solution, now.” - Anglers are traveling to fish for steelhead in rural Idaho. One county wants to stop it
This year, some officials in Custer County worry that those visiting anglers could spread coronavirus to the rural area. - Prevent Zoombombing: Change these 4 Zoom settings now for secure video chat
Improve your Zoom security by following these steps. - Webinar Recording – 6 Actions to Take in the Next 90 Days to Save Your Business No one can provide all the answers during the coronavirus pandemic, but there are things you can do to help.
I am disheartened that a lot of small businesses are suffering right now and that my words will not assuage their struggle. But, as entrepreneurs, we try. - “Love now, explore later” – Emotional video encourages patience for Glacier Country travel
Congratulations Glacier Country. Beautiful. See you later. - Bill Gates says coronavirus will forever alter work, but face-to-face school is ‘totally irreplaceable’
On Wednesday, the Microsoft co-founder was asked during a live Q & A on LinkedIn whether the coronavirus pandemic will forever change how we operate and deal with each other. - Today’s TED Talk – How the world could change after the coronavirus pandemic
How we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries were able to avoid major outbreaks and what this might mean for the balance of global power.
Come Home MontanaFlathead Valley Community CollegeGreat Falls Development AuthorityHere is our Top 10 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. The Telecommuting and Gig Workforce in MontanaIncubators and R&DRural CommunitiesConnectivity & Communications- Billings trails map now available as an app
The Billings Heritage Trails app can now be downloaded on iPhone and Android for free. The app highlights and marks trails, bike paths and parks, allowing users to find the city’s various outdoor recreation and transportation offerings.
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