MATR Newsletter – February 21, 2022
The state with the best education wins!

SpotOn acquires Missoula, Montana based labor scheduling and payroll software company Dolce

As part of the deal, Dolce co-founders Peter Lambros and Glenn Kreisel will join SpotOn.

“We’re the first regenerative bison ranch to be selling a ready-to-eat product in Costco.”

Today’s MATR Newsletter is sponsored by:

Montana Career Opportunity – Community and Economic Vitality Program Specialist – Montana Department of Commerce
The CEV Program Specialist assists with the coordination and administration of a statewide downtown revitalization program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 2-20-22
We invest much of our time networking and building relationships within our trade area and beyond. Help expand out network! Send the Top 10 to a colleague.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce looks to re-launch manufacturing alliance – 2/22 – Brannigan’s Pub
“The intent is to really hone in and help provide educational information and build out our community’s understanding of the value of manufacturing jobs in the valley,” said Chamber CEO and President Lorraine Clarno.

Annual ‘State Of The Rockies’ project key findings
“It’s a tool for policy makers and the general public to gauge citizens’ attitudes towards a number of conservation issues facing the west.”

Wall Street Is Buying Starter Homes to Quietly Become America’s Landlord
Private equity money is pouring into the Phoenix real estate market, turning first-time homebuyers into renters.
Rural Nebraska’s Housing Crunch Is Costing Towns New Residents Who ‘Have Nowhere to Live’ – How about your state?
With very little available and affordable housing, small Nebraska towns are unable to capitalize on the potential new residents and members of the emerging remote workforce. But local businesses looking to hire are hurting too.
Californians flooded an affordable city. Now, it’s too expensive.
“I never thought I’d see the day where my adult children couldn’t afford a home.”
As Bozeman’s growth moves fast, residents bristle
“The bottom line is I see the process, pretty much from start to finish, is set up to favor the developers in any development action,”

SpotOn acquires Missoula, Montana based labor scheduling and payroll software company Dolce
As part of the deal, Dolce co-founders Peter Lambros and Glenn Kreisel will join SpotOn.
Western Montana’s Roam Free Ranch launches Costco-exclusive bison product
“We’re the first regenerative bison ranch to be selling a ready-to-eat product in Costco.”

Livingston, Montana students at Park High School learning life skills through dog biscuits
Career and Technical Education (CTE), involves learning skills such as welding, carpentry, baking, and more while working toward your diploma.

Wales is piloting $2,100-per-month guaranteed income for former foster youth
A new Wales guaranteed-income pilot focuses on 18-year-olds aging out of the country’s care system. With payments of more than $2,000 a month for two years, it’s set to be the highest amount offered for an income pilot anywhere in the world.
Wednesdays with Missoula Mayor John Engen – Every 4th Wednesday – 6PM – Missoula Public Library
Wednesdays with the Mayor. Please join us for civic conversation with Mayor John Engen on the fourth floor of the Missoula Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6- 7:30 p.m. Drop in any time.

Electric Vehicles Face Regional Divide — But For How Long?
Is Montana going to be on the electric bus or under it?
Electrifying Classic Cars Is A Surging Business–With A Two-Year Wait List
Lunaz says its electrified classic cars are attracting a new generation of buyers.
GM seeks U.S approval to deploy self-driving vehicles
General Motors Co (GM.N) and its self-driving technology unit Cruise have petitioned U.S. regulators for permission to build and deploy a self-driving vehicle without human controls like steering wheels or brake pedals, Cruise said Friday.