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Northwestern Energy

• More job openings at Northwestern Energy

  We have some great job opportunities at Northwestern Energy and we think you might be interested in them!

Great Falls Development Alliance

• GFDA Top Top for 4-12-26

  The Montana National Guard officially christened the newly designated Drop Zone near Power, Montana, showcasing a full demonstration for local and state leaders and marking the first operational drop on the site.

University of Montana College of Business

• University of Montana Business Students Launch Platform Supporting Women in Business Fields

  The Women in Business student club at UM offers mentorship, skills training, and networking to female students. With 60 members and growing, the club aims to expand and strengthen support for women pursuing business careers. The next event is Sip & Social on April 20 at the College of Business piazza.

Montana Business

• Caregiving Burdens Push Mid-Career Women From Leadership Roles

  A 2025 survey reveals caregiving strain as a key factor behind burnout and workforce exit among mid-level women. This ongoing tension between work demands and caregiving responsibilities highlights challenges that Montana employers should consider.

• New FCC rule will make Starlink satellite internet faster and cheaper – There’s some bad news in there, too.

  The FCC plans to decide on April 30 whether to allow higher power transmissions for satellite internet, potentially improving speeds and reducing costs. This change could impact Montana’s rural internet access by enhancing satellite connectivity options.

• Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills grows

  Weight-loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy mean more Americans are seeking adjusted waistbands, tapered sleeves and other types of resizing,

• Is an Amazon Distribution Center Coming to Helena, Montana?

  City officials have halted a nearly 14-acre warehouse development pending annexation details and a more thorough traffic study. The project cannot proceed until the annexation process is complete and public input is gathered.

• Four Cities Show Zoning Alone Won’t Cut Emissions

  Calgary, Edmonton, Minneapolis, and Vancouver reveal that zoning reforms must be part of broader climate and transport strategies to succeed. Their varied outcomes offer key lessons for Montana communities facing similar challenges.

• Montana Climate Matters: Just trying to find a place to survive

  Human actions are the main cause of the problem. We are changing the climate faster than species can adapt, and that includes us.

• More than 70 national outdoor companies join coalition opposing USFS restructuring

  The rollback includes rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule that has protected 58 million acres from development. Montana’s forests, covering 37 percent under this rule, face potential impacts on local economies and conservation efforts.

• The US fertility rate hits another record low

  Since 2007, the overall birth rate has fallen 23%.

Regional Economic Development

• Idaho National Laboratory nuclear science trailer delivers hands-on nuclear science experience to Wyoming

  “The nuclear science trailer helps build interest in nuclear energy, supports development of Wyoming’s future workforce, and reflects the strong partnership between INL and the state in advancing shared priorities in energy, education and innovation,” said Glen Murrell, INL’s Wyoming regional engagement lead.

City Club Missoula, Montana

• SOLD OUT!!!!! City Club Missoula Presents: State of the Community – Monday, April 13th 2026

  Panelists:
  Andrea Davis, City of Missoula Mayor
  Josh Slotnick, Missoula County Commissioner
  Dr. Leslie Webb, UM Vice President of Affairs & Enrollment Management

Hellgate Venture Network

• HVN April Monthly Meet-up: Speaker Highlight: Joshua Rhines, Founder of CubCloud AI – 4/16 – Missoula

  Montana lacks the AI compute infrastructure it will need to compete in an AI-driven economy — and CubCloud is building it.

YOUR MONTANA CAREER

• Still Creating at 102. “You can’t leave this life until you’re finished”

  At 102, George Strausman is still striving to be his best. Through pottery, he’s proving it’s never too late to create something beautiful no matter how many times you start again.

• Montana’s rural residents face big risks from postal delays

  We can no longer rely on USPS to postmark mail on the day it’s collected.

• Alone in a Crowd.  What is loneliness?

  In 2023, the then-US surgeon general proclaimed that loneliness is a health threat on par with smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily. The report concluded that the stress of loneliness can trigger the body to be on high alert, leading to health complications, including higher blood pressure and inflammation. Loneliness increases the risk of premature death by 26% and boosts the risks of heart disease, stroke, anxiety, and depression.

• The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) Inaugural Wilderness 101 Family Campout June 26-28

  The weekend is free for families to attend but requires a $100 refundable deposit per family (up to six people) to secure your spot. Space is limited and families are encouraged to apply early, organizers said.

Montana Energy and Transportation

• My provocative proposal: Want a roadway safety movement? Ditch the engineers.

  Known as “plangineers,” these urban planners combine their planning skills with engineering and project management expertise that is learned on the job. While plangineer may not be a job title for your organization to hire or bill, it is a reminder that engineering skills can be taught and that all the practitioners who speak the language of roadway safety in the built environment can adapt their knowledge to meet engineering needs.

Montana’s 21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”

• Montana shooting sports task force seeks public input on future development

  The goal is for the task force to play a central role in shaping what future state shooting sports facilities could look like, including looking at potential locations, design features and partnerships with local governments and private entities.

• The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools – It’s All About Statistics

  You’re taking out the lowest kids and giving them an extra year to learn thus influencing the success scores.

• One human DNA letter can trigger complete sex reversal, Bar-Ilan University study finds

  Researchers show that a tiny mutation outside a gene caused XX mice to develop as males instead of females, revealing the powerful role of non-coding DNA

2025 Montana Legislature and Politics

• Hawai’i Takes a Stand Against Citizens United

  Hawaii has an opportunity to take a stand against Citizens United and against the undue influence of corporations on our elections.

VR/AR, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Artificial Intelligence, The Internet of Things and Montana

• What company’s former employees have founded over 400+ companies?

  Although these achievements have allowed SpaceX to reshape humanity’s journey into orbit in its own image, they overshadow what could be the company’s most impressive, and most iterable, legacy: A growing universe of former employees have founded companies dedicated to solving the next generation of very hard engineering challenges.

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