MATR Newsletter – December 11, 2019
The state with the best education wins!

Montana Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million to Develop Affordable Homes

Now accepting applications to the Multifamily Coal Trust Homes Program

“Don’t focus on the exit — rather, focus on building a great company, and everything else will fall into place.” David Shim, CEO of Foursquare

Today’s MATR Newsletter is sponsored by:

Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Montana Wildlife Federation
Founded in 1936, MWF is Montana’s oldest grassroots organization dedicated to the protection of Montana’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage.

NorthWestern Energy to acquire 25% share of Colstrip Unit 4 from Puget Sound Energy
NorthWestern Energy announces goal to reduce carbon intensity of Montana generation portfolio by 90% by 2045

2020 Montana Housing Partnership Conference – 6/15-17 – Helena
The premier conference that brings together everyone from across the state who works with housing, healthcare, community development and revitalization, and human services.
Montana Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million to Develop Affordable Homes
Now accepting applications to the Multifamily Coal Trust Homes Program

Missoula, Montana, Grapples With A Housing Affordability Crisis
“We’re seeing young families to retirees — really more than half of our community — that can’t afford to participate in the increasingly expensive housing market.

Charge ‘Er Up, Sir? Rural EV Charging Points Represent A New Opportunity For Small Businesses
More small chargers could mean more business for small business, and a quicker transition to broader EV adoption, which has the potential to benefit everyone over time.

Wyoming has one of the worst gender wage gaps in the country, but solutions exist
Wyoming ranked 49th in the country, with women making 69 cents for every dollar men made.

Glacier High School students learn valuable kitchen experience from Flathead Valley industry leaders
Glacier High School hopes to become the first high school in the state to have a certified Culinary Arts Program by next year.

Montana Governor’s climate change panel has first meeting
Bullock said 65% of Montanans believe climate change is happening, yet when asked how the state should respond the answers are “all over the map.”

It’s Time to End Single-Family Zoning
An article published by the Journal of the American Planning Association argues that single-family zoning “exacerbates inequality and undermines efficiency,” and should be eliminated entirely.

City Club Missoula – Montana art scene is having a ‘renaissance,’ museum director Rafael Chacón says
Citing a recent report, he said that arts and culture sectors generated $1.5 billion for the state’s economy between 2001 and 2015.

Ways to Raise Brave Children
The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, which is part high-energy how-to guide, part hilarious memoir, and part interactive adventure journal designed to help girls of all ages build confidence, pluck, and bravery by venturing outside.

Why the Car-Free Streets Movement Will Continue to Grow
In cities like New York, Paris, Rotterdam, and soon San Francisco, car-free streets are emerging amid a growing movement.
Adaptive micro-pulse technology could drastically reduce EV charging times
…it may one day be capable of safely recharging an EV battery in a matter of minutes instead of hours.
See Commuting Differently – Discover all your transportation options with Way to Go! Missoula.
Save money, stress less and choose the best commute option for you.

A Lot of Companies Want to Save the World. Impossible Foods Just Might Do It with Its Plant-Based Meats
“We’re not just a technology company,” he said. “We are, right now, the most important technology company on earth.”

Pensacola, Fla. Cyberattack Is Ransomware, Officials Confirm
The nature of the attack, which forced the Florida city to disconnect its entire network, is now confirmed.