MATR Newsletter – July 22, 2024
The state with the best education wins!

It’s estimated that slowing down the aging process in a way that increases life expectancy by a single year would be valued at US$38 trillion.

Anti-aging drug extends life up to 25%, staves off frailty and disease

For the first time, scientists have demonstrated how a specific protein increases in our organs as we get older and actively promotes the aging process. By blocking this activity, it could not only help us live longer, but slow the physical decline that is, right now, an inevitable part of aging.

“I think that it’s impossible to truly have equality of opportunity without some version of guaranteed income.”

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI

As new tech threatens jobs, Silicon Valley promotes no-strings cash aid

The rise of artificial intelligence has stoked fears that such technological advances will wipe out millions of jobs. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have thought about that too, and they’ve long pushed an idea to soften the blow: cash aid from the government, no strings attached.

Today’s MATR Newsletter is sponsored by:

Dorsey

You’re Invited! Dorsey Labor and Employment 2024 Symposium – 8/15 – Online

Sessions are designed to help employers identify issues and implement practical solutions and will focus on practical advice for employers in these uncertain and rapidly-changing times.

MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

As new tech threatens jobs, Silicon Valley promotes no-strings cash aid
The rise of artificial intelligence has stoked fears that such technological advances will wipe out millions of jobs. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have thought about that too, and they’ve long pushed an idea to soften the blow: cash aid from the government, no strings attached.
$33 Million in Funding Available to Advance Smart Manufacturing Technologies to Help Accelerate a Clean Energy Economy
Smart manufacturing is the use of advanced technologies and processes—including digitalization and artificial intelligence—to improve the technical performance, productivity, quality assurance, and security of the manufacturing sector.

Missoula Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Missoula Features 14 New Businesses And 14 Business Expansions Or Relocations In First Six Months Of 2024
Business development in Downtown Missoula has been robust in the first six months of 2024 with 14 new businesses opening and 14 more businesses that have expanded or relocated within Downtown Missoula.

Great Falls Development Alliance

GFDA Top Ten 7/21/24
I am very pleased to announce that I have promoted Jolene Schalper to Executive Vice President of the Great Falls Development Alliance.

Montana Business

Bozeman, Montana-based technology company Snowflake, Inc. at the center of a massive data breach
Class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Montana could have nationwide implications; Senate launches inquiry
Full Swing PR – Public Relations and digital marketing for women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC leaders
Turning up the voices of those historically left out of the conversatio

Senator Jon Tester

Tester Blasts USPS for Abruptly Suspending Air Service and Express Mail in Montana

Senator in letter to Postmaster DeJoy: “Once again, it appears that the USPS is turning its back on rural America and attempting to solve its budget woes on the backs of our nation’s rural citizens”

Leadership

Why leaders should never want to stop learning

“Hoarding what you know is a great way to shut off the flow of learning in your life, so try to do the opposite every day,”

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

July 2024 Montana Manufacturing News
Registration Now Open!
Join Us for the First Annual Food and Beverage Manufacturing Summit

Incubators and R&D

Anti-aging drug extends life up to 25%, staves off frailty and disease

It’s estimated that slowing down the aging process in a way that increases life expectancy by a single year would be valued at US$38 trillion.

Diabetes-reversing drug boosts insulin-producing cells by 700%
This new study has been able to grow the insulin-producing cells right there in the body, in a matter of months.

Government News & Events

Heat pumps, EV chargers and more: U.S. unveils $4.3 billion in local climate funds
The latest grant money comes as the Biden administration races to distribute investments authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act.

American Prairie

The True Story About Montana Land Acquisition by American Prairie.
American Prairie recently announced two property acquisitions in Phillips County, one of the seven counties in which we own property. Chuck Denowh, policy director for United Property Owners of Montana, used this announcement to question our presence in Central Montana. Mr. Denowh lists a “parade of horribles” regarding American Prairie, accusing us of hastening the decline of central Montana’s agricultural economy and communities and threatening Montana’s general fund revenues by our non-profit status. He even holds us responsible for increases in food prices.
Mark Twain quipped, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Here’s what we know:

Transportation

Wireless EV Charging Is Waiting In The Wings As Public Fast Charging Network Accelerates
Depending on who’s counting, the number of public EV fast-charging stations in the US is set to rocket past the number of gas stations in just a few years. That’s the good news. Even better news would be new technology that enables drivers to enjoy the convenience of EV charging simply by pulling into a parking spot, and that is also coming into view.