The State of Missoula will offer you an exclusive look into the future of Missoula and what each organization and Government entities see as the future of our community.
Now, with its breathtaking scenery, abundance of outdoor activities, and bustling downtown, this town is set to become one of the most popular summer travel destinations in the continental United States.
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The State of Missoula will offer you an exclusive look into the future of Missoula and what each organization and Government entities see as the future of our community.
Now, with its breathtaking scenery, abundance of outdoor activities, and bustling downtown, this town is set to become one of the most popular summer travel destinations in the continental United States.
Jenn, Jolene and Brett participated in the Montana Economic Developers Association Conference in Livingston about how economic development organizations can diversify revenue. Jenn spoke on a panel and shared GFDA’s approach and results, and while there, connected with state leaders and peers to discuss funding strategies and statewide collaboration. Participation in events like this helps GFDA stay ahead of funding trends, build relationships, and bring back ideas that strengthen our ability to support business growth and regional development.
“We’ve got 23 employees now. We’re closing in on close to a million dollars in wages that a year that we’re putting out. You know, just providing the jobs for the young people and families in the area,” Stroot said.
National Park Service representatives are urging visitors to avoid the western section of the park, noting that the situation remains “fluid and unpredictable.” Local seismic activity around Yellowstone Lake has also increased slightly since the eruption, though officials stressed that “there is no immediate cause for panic.”
When asked if the lava geyser could trigger a larger eruption from the Yellowstone supervolcano, Dr. Marks hesitated before answering, “Let’s just say we’re reviewing all our options — including praying.”
Workforce development firm Burning Glass insists that skills, rather than degrees, are the key to job success. Its new skill-specific job description language could be a game changer for 11 million jobs ranging from software engineer and financial manager to customer service.
Estimates suggest that up to 60% of current jobs will require significant adaptation due to AI. Automation and intelligent systems will become an integral part of the workplace.
This could totally change the nuclear energy game, providing a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable energy source with less risk of nuclear weapons production.
21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”
Bodnar said the most unexpected challenge he has faced in the three years since the Kaimin last directly interviewed him is a decrease in the number of high school graduates attending college.
Dr. Francis Collins: Every dollar that NIH gave out in 2024 to a grant is estimated to have returned $2.46 just in a year. That’s a pretty darn good return on investment.
While there is still so much uncertainty about what will happen, this report helps us better understand and communicate what is at stake when federal spending and the federal workforce is reduced.
There are a number of steps that state and local leaders could take to narrow the funding gap by tens of billions, making the most of the money that is available to keep the faucets flowing.
VR/AR, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things
It is the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans by promoting the appropriate integration of AI into education, providing comprehensive AI training for educators, and fostering early exposure to AI concepts and technology to develop an AI-ready workforce and the next generation of American AI innovators.
