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MATR Newsletter – October 20, 2025
The state with the best education wins!




Kyoto, Japan hikes tourist tax by 900% to crack down on overtourism

Last year, a record 10.88 million foreign visitors descended upon the city.

 

World Economic Forum – The Netherlands is Building a Neighborhood Where Every Car Must Be Shared

Final documents have been submitted to the municipality to begin construction of Merwede, a new residential neighborhood free of vehicular traffic. 



I did some financial planning and it looks like I can retire at 97 and live 11 minutes.


Today’s MATR Newsletter is sponsored by:

Northwestern Energy

Great Falls Development Alliance

  • GFDA Investor Letter

    We’re making progress on housing development, primary sector business attraction, business start-ups and expansions, downtown revitalization and much more. Since my March letter, there are three new things that I’m pleased to report:

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    We are looking for two dynamic team members, an Accounting Assistant and a Business Development Officer focused on online lead generation. Download our updated Career Opportunities and please forward it to great candidates.

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

Montana World Trade Center

Montana Business

Housing

Visit Montana

Funding and Building your Business

YOUR CAREER

Energy and Transportation

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

  • Science Connect Open House – 10/28 – University of Montana

    Our Science Connect Event is designed to bring together UM’s core facilities, clinical resources, and research communities to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and build meaningful connections. Attendees will include UM researchers, local business leaders, and representatives from government organizations all eager to learn more about the innovative work happening across campus and beyond.

  • Grow your Nonprofit leadership skills—on your schedule. – 11/3 – 11/19 – Online

    This year, the Accelerator Leadership Program is more flexible than ever. We know that in unpredictable times, good management practices can make the difference for mission-oriented teams. That’s why, instead of a cohort-based model, this year you AND your team can join any or all of three focused weeks covering MNA’s gold-standard Accelerator management essentials.



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