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City Club Missoula presents “State of the Community,” our annual forum showcasing officials from the city, county and university. |
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From the closure of the iconic Route 66 to the roller-coaster history of Buffalo, New York, Paget reveals the power of sharing your town’s “civic story” to spark local revitalization. |
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Come Home Montana- Come Home to Great Falls – Economic Development Top 10 for 3-26-23
Through our talent attraction efforts we often hear stories of Great Falls natives returning to the community after experiencing out-of-state living. They are drawn to the small town feel of Great Falls, the bountiful recreational opportunities, and low cost of living. Tara and Jason Beam chose to move back to Great Falls and started Roadhouse Diner. - The U.S. States People Are Fleeing (And The Ones They Are Moving To)
Some very interesting results. Several of those you’d expect on this list aren’t there…. - 111 Resources, idea starters and opportunities for people who can “work from anywhere”
Estonia created the world’s first digital nomad visa in July 2020, allowing qualified people to live in Estonia for one year while working remotely from their home country. Since then Europe has roundly adopted the concept with Armenia, Cypress, Croatia, Cypress, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain and Turkey all creating or announcing remote work visas. - TED Talk – How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town
From the closure of the iconic Route 66 to the roller-coaster history of Buffalo, New York, Paget reveals the power of sharing your town’s “civic story” to spark local revitalization
City of Bozeman Economic DevelopmentGreat Falls Development AuthorityMontana Business- Trillions in Federal Funds Are on the Way. Here’s How State and Local Leaders Can Make the Most of It.
State and local leaders will face implementation challenges of scale, complexity and accountability. To mitigate those and maximize the benefits of new federal programs, they need to have the right strategies in place. - Timeshares: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture. - 60 Minutes – Investigation continues after couple became the target of harassment, stalking by eBay employees. Unbelievable!
The plan was hatched in eBay’s headquarters, in a conference room. It was paid for, ultimately, by eBay. Don’t they bear any responsibility for this? - Utah’s social media for kids law could be coming to a state near you
Utah’s strict new social media laws have some scary implications for the whole country. - Montana Photonics Industry Alliance March 2023 Newsletter
The MPIA is excited to share about our upcoming trainings, new community partners, and our community engagements. - This Ponzi Scheme Might END Suburban Prosperity
The Growth Ponzi Scheme is not nefarious; there is not a specific individual or group that has created it for their own benefit. It has emerged from a broad cultural consensus about economic growth, development patterns, and debt. So what can you do? - Where States Get Their Money
The portion of state government revenue coming from federal dollars remained inflated by billions in COVID-19 pandemic relief aid in fiscal year 2021.
Next Generation Broadband in MontanaSenator Jon TesterHousingMEDA -Montana Economic Developers AssociationBiotech21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”- CBS Sunday Morning – Wrestle Like a Girl: Pinning down respect “Actually I CAN!”
Girls wrestling has been called the fastest-growing high school sport in the country. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with young athletes who are finding their power and earning respect on the mat; and with Sally Roberts, a former wrestling champion and founder of the advocacy organization Wrestle Like a Girl. - CBS Sunday Morning – COVID’s education crisis: A lost generation? What can be done to save them?
Students who were forced into remote learning because of the pandemic lost valuable time in class; one nationwide study shows reading skills have dropped to their lowest point in 30 years. With the added personal toll from COVID, this generation is facing a crisis of stunted learning and emotional turmoil. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with educators about what can be done. - 7 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids
How to set your children up for success and ensure they have the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly complex financial world. - The US Department of Energy & Stellantis Announce The Battery Workforce Challenge
BattChallenge is a three-year competition joining universities with vocational partners, such as community colleges, trades and apprenticeship programs, to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a future Stellantis vehicle. - In Montana, It’s Youth vs. the State in a Landmark Climate Case
Watching their cherished wilderness succumb to the effects of climate change enraged the Busse boys, and three years ago, they decided to do something about it. Along with 14 other local youth, they joined with an environmental legal organization and sued the state. - 1 in 36 kids are diagnosed with autism. What’s behind the increase?
With conditions that require a complicated diagnostic process, it’s typical for less advantaged children to lag behind, so the increase suggests more children of color are now getting the help they need, said Andy Shih, chief science officer of Autism Speaks, an advocacy group.
Non-Profit NewsTransportation- 1.3 million people die on roads every year. It’s a global ‘pandemic,’ U.N. official says.
So are the 50 million injuries a year, he said, and the fact that traffic-related incidents are the leading killer of children and young people. Nine of every 10 traffic deaths worldwide occur in low- or middle-income countries. One in 4 is a pedestrian or a cyclist. - Today’s Electric Vehicles Can Greatly Reduce Emissions From Driving
Avoiding driving altogether is even better than driving an EV - People on Bikes Outnumber Drivers in the City of London
The City of London’s efforts to increase biking and reduce driving has finally achieved a long-term goal: a preference for biking over driving. - Connected Kerb & Surrey County Council Aim For 10,000 Public EV Charging Points By 2030
While transit fanatics will tell us that people should just not own a car, that’s just not realistic in many places that have long depended on cars for transportation. That’s something to work on, but it can’t happen fast enough. So, we need to explore alternatives. - Every Electric Vehicle That’s Expected in the Next Five Years
These EVs aren’t for sale yet but are in various stages from concept to production—and perhaps a few may never see the light of day. - The Death of a Car City
I’m very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the dream of being a car city forever, is dead. There is nowhere near enough money, and there never will be. - Gogoro – Swap&Go Ride Smarter. Refuel in seconds.
We’re revolutionizing the way that we use and share energy by re-imagining what fuel can be for millions of two-wheelers around the world. - Cruise plans ambitious self-driving expansion
Cruise executives asked California regulators to amend their existing permit to allow autonomous-vehicle testing throughout the state. - How do you get your coffee?
Top Image – 30 people getting a coffee in the U.S.
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Bottom Image – 30 people getting a coffee in France
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