Montana Secretary of States States That Nearly 5,000 Montana businesses registered in February… Really??!!!

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Come Home Montana

• This AI-powered travel assistant can save you time—and money

  Ready for a smart new way to explore any area, anytime?

MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

• Biden–Harris Admin Announces $425 Million to Decarbonize & Manufacture Clean Energy Products in Former Coal Communities as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  The Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program will support small and medium-sized manufacturers in current and former coal communities that are focused on producing and recycling clean energy products, as well as investing in decarbonization at their facilities.

• Montana Secretary of States States That Nearly 5,000 Montana businesses registered in February… Really??!!!

  “Montanans continue to register new businesses and our office is honored to assist with the first step in their journey,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “Family, friends, and neighbors are excited to begin their new endeavors, and we’re excited to partner with the business community to help them achieve their goals.”

• Class: Social Media Posting for Small Business – 3/21 – Missoula

  Wonder if your time spent posting is efficient and effective? In this course, you will learn:
  ✅ the seven layers of an excellent post
  ✅ examples of each layer
  ✅ a strategy to optimize the time you spend posting to your business feeds

Great Falls Development Alliance

• GFDA Top Ten for 3-10-24

  Great Falls is a great place for Canadian companies looking to have a US location. We were in British Columbia telling that story at an event hosted by the Montana World Trade Center in collaboration with the Montana Department of Commerce and Export Canada. A huge thank you to Dan Rooney for sharing ADF’s story!

Montana Business

• Livestock industry co-opts academics to downplay its climate impact, study says
  Academic centers at UC Davis and Colorado State University have accepted big donations from the livestock industry, according to a new study of the industry’s influence on climate research and policy.
• Missoula Makers Collective launching new non-profit for local creatives

  When you walk into Pearl Boba Tea on Higgins Avenue you’ll be surrounded by handmade items. That’s because the spot also serves as the Missoula Makers Collective’s (MMC) shop.

Next Generation Broadband in Montana

• Why not in Montana? – AAPB and Benton Publish New Handbook: ‘How To Build A Public Broadband Network’ –

  More cities and towns across the U.S. are exploring municipal broadband as an increasingly attractive and effective approach to bring ubiquitous, and affordable, high-speed Internet to its residents and businesses.

Visit Montana

• Kalispell Is Montana’s Gateway to Glacier National Park

  “This area is pristine. We have crystal-clear lakes and rivers, there’s a phenomenal downhill skiing area, miles and miles of groomed cross-country track, fishing and backpacking and climbing,” he says. “Everything you’d want to do as an outdoors person aside from surfing is here. It’s one of the best places to live on the planet. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.”

21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”

• Schools are hiring more teachers than ever. So why aren’t there enough of them?

  The number of teacher job openings has surged, but the supply of prospective educators hasn’t changed. Stagnant wages are a big reason.

• As higher education faces an enrollment cliff, UM sets its sights on fewer programs. Does it have to happen? How about a French sister city with Missoula?

  “I think it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy,” Saha said. “When you don’t replace faculty, you see declining enrollment.”

Government News & Events

• Find Out How Much Your State Would Benefit From Cutting Car Travel
  A new calculator demonstrates the power of VMT reduction in just a few clicks — and helps advocates fight for policies to make it possible.

Careers

• The ultimate guide to getting a job in AI

  Recruiters who specialize in finding candidates for AI roles at OpenAI, AWS, and Uber share their advice for applicants.

Transportation

• The Goal For Electric Vehicle Charging Comfort Is Within Grasp

  These charging stations were opened by companies that want to make a profit — they’re convinced that EVs will continue to have exponential growth, and they want to be part of the long-term EV picture.

Cool Stuff That’s Coming

• Stumped by Heat Pumps?

  Our in-house physics whiz explains how a heat pump can warm your home without burning fossil fuels.

VR/AR, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things

• A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree

  Forced arbitration clauses are frequently used by large companies to avoid being sued by fed-up customers.

• It’s not just chips. Nvidia is betting on other tech that could be impacted by AI.

  The company has been expanding its venture capital footprint and throwing money at startups applying AI to a wide range of industries

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