With a base of operations set, the company has begun building its fiber network with plans to connect 35,000 homes and businesses in the greater Missoula area.
The Montana Chamber and the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center are holding a Manufacturer Meet-up at the El Conejo Cantina in The Wild Hare in downtown Great Falls Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Missoula continues to grow, and with it the demand for public services like law enforcement, fire safety and schools will grow. Additionally, inflation impacts all the entities supported by property tax. Missoulians will almost certainly experience a tax increase, but not one of the magnitude estimated on the appraisal notices.
Is there a way to give back that benefits everyone? Citing the success of collective giving practices from around the world, philanthropic advisor Rebecca Darwent asks donors to let communities lead decision-making, ushering in a new era of philanthropy that’s rooted in interconnected humanity
“This is going to allow us to expand our work with Montana manufacturers to help them build supply chains that are more reliable because they’re based around other manufacturers like them in the U.S.,” West said. The effort could also open new market opportunities for Montana companies as they provide goods that other manufacturers in the U.S. need, she added.
At Piccola Cucina in Red Lodge, Montana, Chef Benedetto Bisacquino won’t offer his diners anything that isn’t served in Italy, and patrons delight in having access to authentic Sicilian cuisine.
“The paradox of a place with natural attractions that make it a great place to live but also threaten it with being ‘loved to death’ is what is known as the amenity trap.”
The requirement to raise millions of their own dollars to qualify for federal funding is blocking locally led broadband initiatives, town leaders say. Meanwhile, multi-state commercial internet service providers don’t have that problem.
With a base of operations set, the company has begun building its fiber network with plans to connect 35,000 homes and businesses in the greater Missoula area.
Citing data from the Federal Communications Commission in December, the Governor’s Office noted one in three Montanans don’t have access to broadband, three times the national average. It said three in five people in rural communities lack access.
More than 30 years after it was identified as a key ‘longevity gene,’ the protein klotho has been used to boost the cognitive function of aging rhesus macaques, paving the way for human trials.
The largest-ever global genetic study of glaucoma has uncovered more genes associated with the disease, including never-before-identified genes that could be targeted to prevent the optic nerve damage that leads to irreversible blindness.
The ideal candidate is a senior Finance executive with retail experience at scale ($600M+). Experience with acquisition and greenfield expansion is ideal. Culturally, this new executive will be a strong…
U.S. transportation policy, which still heavily centers automobile infrastructure, is increasingly out of step with the majority opinion, according to a new survey from Transportation for America.
Serving the Flathead Valley and beyond since 2014, Two Bear Air’s world-class search-and-rescue service and its suite of high-tech equipment has transformed the region into the last best place to get lost and found
Leslie Wolken wrote from Colorado Springs — the 1.2-mile-high city — to ask how the nonprofit sector has changed in America. She also wanted to know which parts of the United States have the most nonprofit jobs.
Transportation
A Fair Share for Walking
Most people value walkability, yet most communities underinvest in pedestrian facilities. Some jurisdictions are investing more in sidewalks and crosswalks in order to better serve community values.
Last month, Toyota announced it has a new electric car strategy. Around the CleanTechnica latte bar, the general consensus is that it’s about damn time.
The unusual warmth is the result of a combination of human-caused climate change, the strengthening El Niño and the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
