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Samantha Alario is a mother of two, a heart-led entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of Gemini Mountain Swimwear, a sustainable swimwear brand with a mission to make mountain women feel more comfortable, confident and like a one of a kind. Samantha embarked on her professional journey after a traumatic brain injury left her unable to continue her previous line of work. Please consider sharing your experience! The survey is open to child care providers, parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families, and every other type of caretaker – your input will help guide how programs and resources for children and families work in Montana and your community. |
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Come Home Montana- The U.S. is no longer one of the 20 happiest countries. If you’re young, you probably know why.
In a gaping disparity, Americans over 60 are some of the world’s happiest, while those under 30 are among the most miserable in the developed world. - Bozeman mayor hosts first-of-its-kind State of the City address
In a first for Bozeman, Mayor Terry Cunningham held his State of the City address outside of City Hall. In his first of two addresses, he touched on topics such as homelessness, growth, and sustainability. - Bozeman ranked as nation’s best college town
The website also points to the value of the education MSU provides and Bozeman’s location relative to an abundance of national forests and parks. - This Montana Town Is Now Losing Residents Every Year And Could Be A Ghost Town In 20 Years
In 2023 our population growth had slowed down to just 0.9% from the year prior according to the website Montana Free Press. - Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
Census projects U.S. population bust by 2080 – Some cities see migrants as a ‘lifeline.’ Policy could follow, experts say - Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Big Sky Film Institute)
The Big Sky Film Institute is seeking a visionary leader who can execute a world-class event, steer institute programs, and sustainably guide the organization into its next phase of growth. Since its founding in 2004, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival has grown to become a prolific 10-day event and established itself as Montana’s premier cinema event and the largest documentary film festival in the American West. The year-round work of the Big Sky Film Institute conducts youth education programming, supports a diverse range of filmmakers, and builds empathy and understanding in our community. As we continue into our third…
MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association- Missoula Economic Partnership to support Roseburg Forest Products laid off employees
“When an employer announces a closure, we help to mobilize our partners, our resources through state and local government,” shared Missoula Economic Partnership Deputy Director Nicole Rush. - Techstars – Investing in More Startups Than Ever Before – March 2024 Newsletter
Applications are now open for the fall term at Techstars! - Survey – You can help shape the future of early childhood services in Montana!
Please consider sharing your experience! The survey is open to child care providers, parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families, and every other type of caretaker – your input will help guide how programs and resources for children and families work in Montana and your community. - The four-day workweek is here to stay—and we have this organization to thank
The nonprofit 4 Day Week Global has taken the idea of a shortened week from fringe to mainstream, onboarding some 190 companies last year. - How Leadership Is Defined Differently for Women
Professor Rebecca Schaumberg explains how certain traits, like being self-reliant, can be perceived differently depending on your gender. - Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
Given advances in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, Sanders says U.S. companies can afford to give employees more time off without cutting their pay and benefits. - Over $1 million in infrastructure funding headed to Montana towns, cities, and counties
The money is made available through the Montana Coal Endowment Program. This program creates grants in order to lower the cost of constructing public facilities. - Want a Better 15-Minute City? Ask Residents What They Really Want
A new study from Bogotá models how other cities can ask a deeper set of questions about how to put essential needs within walking, biking or transit distance.
Five Valleys Archery ClubGreat Falls Development AllianceProspera Business NetworkMontana’s Tech Hub Effort- A Discussion on Montana’s Tech Hub – Montana Ambassadors – 5/8 – Seattle, WA
Speakers include: Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, Jason Yager, Executive Director of Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance, Les Craig, Managing Director of Next Frontier Ventures, and Jenni Graff, Director of Early State Montana. - Headwaters Tech Hub, 🌐International Day of Light, Select USA Spinoff, Quality Alliance Library, and so much more!
Please join Executive Director and Regional Innovation OfficerTim VanReken, and many more Headwaters Tech Hub (HTH) leaders and consortium members for a virtual presentation on the Phase II application submitted in late February.
Montana BusinessDeveloping an Angel Network in Montana21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”City Club MissoulaTransportation- People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant? - Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The rule means that by 2032, between 35% and 56% of new cars sold are likely to be EVs, and 13% to 36% could be plug-in hybrids. - Shell’s Backing Away From Retail, Focusing On EV Charging — Selling 1,000 Fuel Retail Locations
As part of this effort, 1,000 fuel retail locations will be sold while more EV charging stations will be installed at the remaining locations the company owns. - Phase-change concrete melts snow and ice without salt or shovels
Incorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours without using salt or shovels. - World’s fastest wireless EV charger unlocks 100 kW parking spots
A new wireless EV charging pad can fill a car’s battery as efficiently as a wired plug, at groundbreaking 100 kW power levels – unlocking the possibility of fast, efficient and super-convenient charging simply by parking in a designated spot.
Upcoming Events:- Hellgate Venture Network – March Speaker Highlight – 3/21 – Missoula
- Class: Social Media Posting for Small Business – 3/21 – Missoula
- GROWTH or EXIT? Maximizing Business Potential: Aligning Growth Planning with Exit Strategies – 3/26 – Kalispell
- Scaling Montana Speaker Series Featuring Xavier Rolet, former head of the London Stock Exchange – 3/27 – Billings, Kalispell, or Bozeman, or watch from your desk
- Remote Work Professional Certificate Course – April – Online
- Prospera Business Ignite Luncheon – 4/9 – Bozeman – Speakers Announced
- 2024 Montana Governor’s Conference on Tourism – April 14-16, 2024 – Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula
- City Club Missoula – State of the Community 2024: Taking on Challenges, Finding Opportunities – 4/15
- Class: Social Media Posting for Small Business – 4/16 – Missoula
- Scaling MT Speaker Series Featuring Greg Avis, Co-Founder of Summit Partners – 4/16 – Bozeman, Kalispell, Billings and Zoom
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