MATR Newsletter – April 27, 2020
The state with the best education wins!

Missoula’s howling for healthcare workers gets national attention

In Montana, we’ve heard the howl, and it finally received some national attention.

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde

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Shelby, Montana’s High COVID-19 Death Rate Is A Warning For Rural America
“Left to its own devices, [the virus] will spread like wildfire,” says Christine Porter, public health professor at the University of Wyoming.
Missoula tech company Submittable lays off 30 workers
“We’re reaching out to other companies. We want to figure out how to support everyone as much as I can. The longer we would have waited, the worse the severance would have been.”
Missoula’s howling for healthcare workers gets national attention
In Montana, we’ve heard the howl, and it finally received some national attention.

Online Tell Us Something – “No Excuses: Stories of Hope and Resilience” – 4/28 6:00PM
The theme is “No Excuses: Stories of Hope and Resilience”. We are proud to feature storytellers who were engaged in an intensive week-long storytelling workshop this week.

Rural Counties That Are Active Online Have Higher Incomes
When the number of “online ventures” goes up, so does the county’s prosperity.

Commerce Connection – Montana Department of Commerce
In addition to the 26-member task force, the Governor is seeking public input on how to best put the $1.25 billion to use.

Montana tourism offers rain check, surveys damage, looks to brighter days
A study by WalletHub found that Montana is the second-hardest-hit state in the country when it comes to COVID-19’s impact on tourism.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 4-26-20
Guess what new upcoming Great Falls primary sector announcement had me smiling wide this week? Stay tuned and get excited!!!
GFDA – COVID-19 Update: PPP Update, Re-Opening Guidance and More
Additional business resources regarding the COVID-19 crisis can be found on our website

From Lolo, Montana to Finland: Nest cams at Dunrovin Ranch go global
The Awesome Osprey Classroom is the brainchild of SuzAnne Miller, and it’s the culmination of years of dreaming while turning her own nest cams at Dunrovin Ranch in Lolo into learning and living centers for schools, senior homes and whoever else wants to click on.

Bringing the park to you: Rangers use videos to share Yellowstone’s wonders
Twice a week, rangers have used the videos to explain complex science and history to people, giving them a window into the park.

Stanford eCorner – Innovating in a Crisis
“There is no better time to start a company or a new idea than a depression or a recession.”
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Square

Webinar – Is Government Contracting an Option for Your Business – 4/29
She’ll discuss the potential revenue streams contracting offers, as well as ways to navigate the bureaucracy and set yourself up for success.

Molecules identified that reverse cellular aging process
Researchers hope to one day regulate the process of aging and the ill health effects it can bring.

Home Schooling Parents – Award-winning Photomath app makes math easy to understand and master
Photomath reads and solves mathematical problems instantly by using the camera of your mobile device. Check your work for any printed or handwritten problems.
David Attenborough to Teach Virtual Geography Lessons to Kids in Quarantine
As part of the BBC’s star-studded “Bitesize Daily” educational series

Candidates for governor — minus Gianforte — address agriculture via internet
Whitney Williams emphasized her business experience as the only Democratic candidate who has created jobs and helped communities following disasters.