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These videos showcase the real-world impact of Montana’s economic development organizations and programs, many of which are funded in part, by the State of Montana. These programs have helped support business growth, innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, and locally driven economic development efforts for more than two decades. Shinn said the university remains committed to its liberal arts foundation. He argued that skills such as critical thinking, creativity and discernment are becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. Everyone is biased, but hidden bias misleads and divides us. AllSides makes bias transparent so you can easily identify and consume different perspectives. |
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Thank you, James, and thank you to everyone at Alexander Hutton. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide our family through one of the most significant decisions of our lives. |
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Montana Business- Mapping it out: Montana’s onX tool connects all Americans to free public land comment opportunities
As ownership and use of public lands continue to be debated in the legislature and media, the Public Land Comment Hub provides a centralized resource for users to identify and submit feedback to federal agencies. - Private Equity Firms Are Sitting on Nearly 34,000 Unsold Companies. That Pileup Is Getting Worse
Amid high interest rates and an AI boom, PE is struggling to sell. Small business owners could suffer as a result. - Helena Apprenticeship Program Trains Linemen with 7,000 Hours of Rigorous Instruction
The Helena program combines classroom learning and fieldwork to prepare apprentices for the demanding lineman profession. Emphasizing safety, teamwork, and integrity, it serves a five-state region including Montana and aims to meet the high demand for skilled linemen in challenging environments. - Sales Are So Low, California Wineries Are Burning Their Vineyards
Hundreds more wineries are expected to close in the next two years, by which point the industry is expected to bottom out, experts say. - 12.4 Acres in the Center of Missoula May Be For Sale For Development.
The proposed sale of urban public land in Missoula has sparked public debate and a 30-day comment period. The move is part of a broader agency reorganization aimed at consolidating services and storage across the city. - Mobix Labs Announces Definitive Agreement to Buy Montana’s Vision Aerial
Vision Aerial is a Bozeman, Montana-based drone manufacturer that builds American-made, NDAA-compliant drones for industrial, environmental, and safety applications. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, architecture and construction, utilities, environmental and wildfire response, agriculture, and public safety. It is known for platforms such as the SwitchBlade-Elite and Vulcan series, alongside payload options such as optical, thermal, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors. - Tour Operators: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Tours? Here’s How to Find Out
What “being recommended by AI” actually means - WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — July 2026 Montana technology developments from July, 2026. Brought to you by Frontier Angels.
I am also excited to announce the launch of the Headwaters Seed Stage Fund. This is the largest fund to be launched and managed by Frontier Angels through Frontier Capital Management. The Headwaters Seed Stage Fund is focused on pre-revenue, hardware related technology start-ups. It is the hardest niche of the start up world to invest in but we have a team of advisors with deep domain experience to help screen and prioritize opportunities. - We Used to Build Some of the Best Streets in the World. Then We Made It Illegal But Your Community Can Change That.
The most walked, most photographed, most economically resilient, most sought-after urban neighborhoods in America — the ones that command the highest rents and the most passionate preservation fights — were almost entirely built in the hundred years between roughly 1840 and 1940. - The next ad market may be built for machines
Could it be that bots may not just be a threat to defend against but an audience to cater to? - Alexander Hutton Helps Complete Sale of Missoula, Montana’s Diversified Plastics
Thank you, James, and thank you to everyone at Alexander Hutton. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide our family through one of the most significant decisions of our lives. - Happy 30th Birthday (that’s 210 in dog years) to Bozeman, Montana’s West Paw
Thank you to everyone who has worked for us and with us, to everyone who has bought a West Paw product, and to each and every dog and human who has experienced a joyful connection because of our toys and treats. We couldn’t have done it without you! - The University of Montana is now accepting applications for our next Regional I-Corps Cohort, running September 1 through September 30, 2026.
If you are a researcher, faculty member, student, entrepreneur, startup founder, or innovator trying to understand whether your idea has real market potential, this program is designed to help you figure that out. - Economic Development Impact Videos From MEDA – Wolf Point, Montana Mercantile Impact Story
These videos showcase the real-world impact of Montana’s economic development organizations and programs, many of which are funded in part, by the State of Montana. These programs have helped support business growth, innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, and locally driven economic development efforts for more than two decades.
Montana Housing- Bozeman Homelessness Drops 25 Percent in One Year
A recent count shows Bozeman’s homeless population fell from 523 to 394, driven by expanded shelter capacity and affordable housing efforts. Community partners continue to support families and survivors, aiming to reduce homelessness durations to under 30 days. - French company turns office into shelter for homeless man in Brittany
Homeless people, called invitees, need to be older than 18, unaccompanied, have legal residency, have no addiction issues, and be actively seeking a job. People can stay for three to six months, with an average stay of four and a half months, according to Mr Loaëc. They are only allowed in the companies at night and on weekends.
Visit MontanaHellgate Venture NetworkYOUR MONTANA CAREER- “After the Quiet” UM Western, Women’s Resource Center seek anonymous survivor stories for production
Organizers say the performance will feature original monologues inspired by survivors’ experiences after leaving abusive relationships, with a focus on healing, resilience and personal growth. Survivors are encouraged to submit an original anonymous monologue centered on a single meaningful moment from their journey, with selected stories potentially included in the production. - Montana Career Opportunity – Program Manager, Mansfield Center – University of Montana
The Mansfield Center invites applications for a Program Manager to join their team. The Program Manager is a multi-faceted role at the Mansfield Center, ensuring that international programs run smoothly, with high impact for international participants as well as the many U.S. stakeholders involved in the programs. This position works on a variety of international exchange programs providing direct support to participants as well as serving as a liaison between U.S. partners, community members, and UM colleagues. The Program Manager is an integral member of the Mansfield Center team who contributes to a quality work environment. The primary focus of…
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