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“This project is larger in scope and scale than most anything I’ve seen in the nation,” said Jacob Kuntz, director of Helena Area Habitat for Humanity. Shawn Clouse describes data on the internet as akin to a torn-up letter. While individually those pieces of data mean very little, information like names and addresses can be put back together. |
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Come Home MontanaBig Sky Economic DevelopmentGreat Falls Development AllianceMontana Business- Large Missoula company announces layoffs, permanent closure
A company that makes dietary supplements is planning to shut its Missoula location at the end of September and has given layoff notices to scores of employees. - Is AirBnB DEAD? City commissioners signal willingness to further restrict short-term rentals in Bozeman
If you have any STRs you’ve probably seen a decline in your bookings.. for the majority. Today I discuss whether or not AirBnB is a dying brand or if it’s going to be able to stay alive as the real estate market & economy shifts. - Recession or soft landing? Why U.S. could dodge a downturn and why it may not
Economists say there’s a 50% chance of a recession in the next 12 months, down from 56% in July and 61% in May - 2023 MACo Annual Conference – 9/24-27 – Butte, Montana
MACo’s 2023 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 24-27 in Butte at the Copper King Hotel, and all elected officials are invited to attend. - Average UPS driver to make $170,000 in pay, benefits with new contract
Current part-time workers also will see a bump in pay and benefits, bringing their pay to at least $25.75 an hour by the end of the 5-year contract. - Strides made to restore passenger rail service to southern Montana
Messages from Montana’s Senators, Steve Daines and Jon Tester, in support of the Big Sky Authority’s work were provided to the attendees, but there was no correspondence from congressmen Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale, or Governor Greg Gianforte. - 12th Annual Montana Clean Energy Fair debuts in Billings Saturday, August 12th
“If you have a question about solar or wind, about electric vehicles or batteries, about state policies and rules, the Fair is the place to get the information you are looking for and engage with the professionals who work in these areas every day.” - Regional Economic Conditions: General Business – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis – 8/22 – Online
Join Regional Outreach Director Ron Wirtz for a free webinar discussing the latest results from a July survey of firms, and to learn about how businesses are dealing with very challenging conditions. Become a survey partner today! - These Founders Raised Millions by Simply Asking Customers to Invest
In a difficult funding environment, business owners are finding alternative ways to raise capital, including directly from their customers.
Next Generation Broadband in MontanaMontana Business and Govt. Agency Collaboration SuccessHousingMEDA -Montana Economic Developers AssociationVisit MontanaCome Home IdahoCome Home Wyoming21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”Government News & Events- Billions for clean energy caught in partisan tug of war
While Republicans are proposing to rescind large portions of the fund in fiscal 2024 appropriations bills, the EPA is working to enlist organizations that will be tasked with putting the money into action, particularly in communities that have suffered disproportionately from environmental degradation.
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