MATR Newsletter – August 28, 2019
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver

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Missoula’s Submittable Celebrates Its 100th Employee- Do have what it takes to contribute?
Build great things together Submittable powers submissions and applications around the world, connecting individuals and organizations to do great work together.
ClassPass continues hiring in Missoula; grows workforce to more than 100 – Career Opportunities Available Now
A state grant will enable ClassPass to create 80 additional jobs, bringing the positions filled in the company’s Missoula office to more than 100.
Montana Career Opportunities – Head of Business Development, Financial Execution Lead, Customer Experience Manager and more… ClassPass
It takes a team to make things happen. And the ClassPass team — now over 200 strong! — includes some of the most talented people in the industry. We don’t just have the best engineers, the sharpest CX agents and world-class marketers – we’ve also got karaoke stars, community activists and amateur chefs. Together,…

Montana Department of Commerce Celebrates Groundbreaking of 38 New Affordable Homes in Whitefish
“To support a growing economy and our vibrant communities, Montanans need an affordable place to live,” said Bruce Brensdal, Montana Housing Division Administrator.
Made in Montana August Monthly: Protecting your work, Taste our Place and Tradeshow Updates
We want to tell your story!

The Great Falls Development Authority Earns 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar
Less than five percent of U.S. nonprofits have earned a Gold Seal. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.

You’re an Entrepreneur, but do you know what Technology Transfer is?
Thanks to U.S. economic development laws, you can easily connect with government scientists and leverage their work for your business needs.

The Butte Local Development Corporation contracts consulting firm to help with retail recruitment
The Butte Local Development Corporation received a grant from the USDA and financial support from other local companies to contract Buxton Solutions, which is a consulting firm from Texas.
Helena leaders consider expanding the Downtown Urban Renewal District
It allows the city to use tax increment financing – which sets aside some of the tax revenue collected there for redevelopment projects.

Montana Sen. Jon Tester’s Medicare rule change aimed at helping rural hospitals attract and retain doctors, nurses
The Trump Administration earlier in August adopted Tester’s Restoring Rural Residencies Act, which aims to address doctor shortages in rural America.

Why Charities Are Launching For-Profit Businesses
Can making money be the key to creating more change and impact?

Missoula airport announces new Alaska Airlines daily flight to Los Angeles
A release from Missoula International Airport says the non-stop flight from MSO to LAX will start on March 19, 2020, and customers can book now on alaskaair.com.
UK Proposes ‘World First’ EV Charger Mandate for New Homes and Offices
Every new home with a parking space would be required to install an EV charger with a universal socket.
Ford says its autonomous cars will last just four years
Ford very notably isn’t selling these cars to individuals any time soon.