MATR Newsletter – June 14, 2019
The state with the best education wins!

Early Stage Montana – Weeklong event held at MSU aims to help strengthen technology companies across Montana

If your path requires you to walk through hell, walk like you own the place.

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Bozeman, Montana looks for younger perspective, creates advisory council
“A lot of young people are moving back here, and we’re thrilled they’re here. So how do we keep them and get them involved?” Mehl said.
Beautiful Montana Cattle Ranch For Sale – Nhn Valley View Road – Polson
The ranch is well sited on a bluff with one of the most remarkable backdrops around combining the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Missions and a boiling and scenic stretch of the Flathead River known as Buffalo Rapids.

Missoula’s Coaster Pedicab to launch electrically assisted prototype; eyes growth
With business growing, Coaster Pedicab Manufacturing in Missoula plans to add 39 new jobs over the next two years if the prototype of its new electrically assisted and fully enclosed cab takes off.

Governor Bullock, Montana’s Future Leaders Celebrate Public Access and Conservation
“Introducing students to conservation early, especially in a hands-on way, can instill a lifelong dedication to protecting Montana’s clean air, clean water and our public lands,” Governor Bullock said. “

Survey identifies affordability as Bozeman’s most pressing issue
“A Seat at the Table” information and results can be found at atthetablegv.org.

More States Explore Performance-Based Ratemaking, but Few Incentives Are in Place
Efforts to redesign the utility business model are gaining traction across the U.S.
Bozeman, Montana based ZPPR accelerates creation, curation, and distribution of visual content.
The platform drives real value at the intersection of visual content, marketers, creators, and consumers.
Early Stage Montana – Weeklong event held at MSU aims to help strengthen technology companies across Montana
“One of the best indicators of the success of a young business is the quality of the mentorship that they surround themselves with,” said Pat LaPointe, Early Stage Montana board chairman and managing director of Frontier Angels.
Missoula City Council closer to apprenticeship program on city construction jobs
Members of the Missoula City Council passed a resolution Wednesday that would provide more opportunities for young apprentices to “earn while they learn” during city construction projects.
“What is a Pivot? Explaining When and How Entrepreneurial Firms Decide to Make Strategic Change and Pivot”
“What is a Pivot? Explaining When and How Entrepreneurial Firms Decide to Make Strategic Change and Pivot”
Pursuit of Perfection | Strong Frames | Under the Big Sky
Bicycles have been the center of Carl Strong’s life since he can remember.

The Highly Dangerous ‘Triton’ Hackers Have Probed the US Grid
Dragos has called Xenotime “easily the most dangerous threat activity publicly known.”
Who are you calling chicken? Tyson Foods is getting into the business of plant-based meat.
They intend to release nuggets to retailers this summer, with a blended burger product to follow in the fall.

Chobani offers to pay Idaho school district’s $85,000 lunch debt
The Twin Falls School District announced Tuesday that the donation would cover the debt acquired by more than 900 students during the last school year.

The Newest Haven for Cryptocurrency Companies? Wyoming
Wyoming’s transformation into a blockchain booster is somewhat legendary in cryptocurrency circles.

‘Girls Who Code’ founder Reshma Saujani is a boy mom fighting gender norms. ‘Let them fail’
We are constantly teaching our girls to silence themselves and to put others’ feelings before theirs — to look perfect and to be perfect.”
11 Life Lessons They Should Have Taught You In College
The trick is to continue learning.
Empathy? In Denmark they’re learning it in school
The fact that teaching empathy has been mandatory since 1993 in schools in Denmark is a factor that contributes to the happiness of the country.

Maine Passes State-Level Green New Deal for Workforce Development
“The renewable energy transition can bring Maine down or it can lift us up,” Maxmin said. “That’s up to us to decide. It’s up to political bodies to decide.”