60 Minutes – “Godfather of Artificial Intelligence” Geoffrey Hinton on the promise, risks of advanced AI

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• Evolution of a vision From classified research to driverless cars, the Montana State University Innovation Campus is poised to strengthen the Montana economy and student and faculty experiences

  Located just off West Garfield Street, the MSU Innovation Campus is a 42-acre space where commercial firms will be able to focus on technology, biotechnology and health care. Here, businesses will work directly with MSU faculty and students to apply university research to real-world applications by developing technology and other products.

Come Home Montana

• Born outside of Montana? You’re nearing the majority in the state

  From 2021 to 2022, more than 4,000 new out-of-state residents came to Yellowstone County, according to the Census Bureau.

• Montana Career Opportunities – Director of Entrepreneurship/ROCK31, ROCK31 Community Coordinator, Workforce Development Manager – Big Sky Economic Development

  At Big Sky Economic Development, we are a passionate community of individuals who strive to build a vibrant and healthy economy. Together, we are dedicated to growing and learning, building our community one project at a time.

MEDA -Montana Economic Developers Association

• Entrepreneurship Boomed but Didn’t Bust–Are We on the Verge of a New Economy?

  The pandemic unleashed a wave of startups, and according to a new paper, they could be reshaping the economy.

• Becoming a world leader – Efforts MSU began decades ago have helped transform Bozeman into a thriving center of the photonics industry

  The Montana Photonics Industry Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.

• MEDA 2023 Fall Conference – What’s Next? Exploring the Future of Economic Development. – 10/24-26, Butte, Montana

  MEDA Mission: Strengthen Montana’s community and
  economic development through education, advocacy, and
  collaboration

• New Video: This Small Town Is Insanely Well Designed

  It sports walkable neighborhoods around its downtown, a strong community for the arts and culture, a great deal of rural land that contributes to the town’s economy, and numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. Perhaps most important of all, the town’s strong sense of resilience has encouraged its residents to build partnerships in order to tackle difficult problems.

• Harvard-trained expert shares how to ‘move fast and fix things’: It’s surprising ‘how infrequently people actually do it’

  She offered a five-step guideline you can use to fix problems in your workplace, with each step assigned to a day of the week to keep you on schedule.

Northwestern Energy

• Northwestern Energy volunteers help install insulation in Habitat for Humanity homes

  “The cheapest kilowatt hour is the one you don’t use; even something as simple as an LED lightbulb, or a low-flow shower head, or faucet aerator, you’re decreasing your energy use which ultimately decreases your energy bill,” said Williams.

Great Falls Development Alliance

• GFDA Top Ten for 10-8-23

  Help us attract workforce to move to Great Falls – send a one-sentence description of the job, 3-5 of your company’s top employee benefits, salary (if listed), and a link to apply for your job to [email protected] to be included in the Hot Jobs in Great Falls blog post.

Montana Business

• It’s Hunting Season in Montana – Make sure to have meat tested for CWD prior to donation, commercial processing

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that hunters harvesting a deer, elk or moose from an area where CWD is known to be present have their animal tested for CWD prior to consuming the meat, and to not consume the meat if the animal tests positive.

Senator Jon Tester

• President Signs Tester’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Hunter Safety Classes into Law

  Senator led the charge to stop the Biden Administration from blocking the use of federal funding for school archery, gun safety, and hunter education programs

Housing

• 5 Irresistible Reasons to Choose Bozeman Cohousing!

  Bozeman Cohousing is buzzing with activity, as neighbors move in and start enjoying the wonderful community we’ve built. We’re thrilled to share that 36 homes have already found their happy owners, and there are still a few gems left!

Montana Ambassadors

• Montana Ambassadors Annual Convening – 10/16-17 – Fairmont Hot Springs in Anaconda, Montana.

  Over 25 Inspiring Speakers: Our lineup of speakers is nothing short of extraordinary. Take a look at our agenda (http://bit.ly/451MLDB). They will be sharing stories, insights, and expertise from their industry on the theme, “The Future of Montana.”

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

• 17 graduate from inaugural coding program at Montana State Prison

  “The Last Mile gave me hope when I had lost all hope of providing for my family, being a productive citizen and believing I had any purpose,” said Jerold Weller, who graduated from The Last Mile program with his peers on Thursday, in a news release from the state. “

• Conservative nonprofit obtains Montana textbook license

  “The Superintendent does not believe that licensing of textbook dealers should be politicized. The Superintendent does not review the content of textbooks, this is left to the local school district when making the decision to use curriculum material from a licensed dealer.”

• Former Wyoming Senator Liz Cheney denounces Trump, Jordan in Mansfield speech

  “The notion that the Republican Party is anywhere close to contemplating putting Jim Jordan into the position of Speaker of the House is something that tells you the level of risk we face in our democracy today,” Cheney said, referring to the Ohio congressman who has emerged as one of the top two Republicans competing to replace McCarthy as speaker.

• Bozeman ranked No. 3 college town in America

  The ranking points to the growth in the city’s population and the campus enrollment in recent years, “which means a bustling downtown and campus.” The ranking also notes the nearby natural amenities as key to making Bozeman a “paradise for outdoorsy students.”

• Montana State psychology professor awarded $3.37 million to continue research in partnership with the Blackfeet community

  The National Institutes of Health has funded a new phase of ongoing research into the link between trauma, social connectedness and health in the Blackfeet community, and the Montana State University researcher leading the project hopes it will provide data to enable future community-developed programs focused on improving health.

University of Montana & Montana State University Tech Transfer

• Evolution of a vision From classified research to driverless cars, the Montana State University Innovation Campus is poised to strengthen the Montana economy and student and faculty experiences

  Located just off West Garfield Street, the MSU Innovation Campus is a 42-acre space where commercial firms will be able to focus on technology, biotechnology and health care. Here, businesses will work directly with MSU faculty and students to apply university research to real-world applications by developing technology and other products.

Government News & Events

• Cities Launch More Lawsuits Against Private Companies

  “If you are a city or county and you’ve got some policy goal you’re trying to solve, you’ve got a bunch of tools in your toolbox, and one of them is litigation,”

Tell Us Something

• Call for Kindness of Strangers Stories, New Podcast Episode and Lost in Translation Photos

  Call for stories We are currently accepting story pitches for the next live storytelling event. The theme is “The Kindness of Strangers”. If you would like to be considered to share your story, call the pitchline to leave your pitch: 406-203-4683. You have 3 minutes to leave your pitch. Please include the beginning, middle, and end of your story. I’ll let you know when I have received your pitch. The pitch deadline is October 29. Our Deaf friends are welcome to pitch by emailing us: [email protected] Because we have had quite a lot of travel stories at the past couple of Tell…

MSU Leadership Institute & UM Global Leadership Initiative

• New University of Montana Global Leadership Initiative alumna can’t stay away from the program

  These themes guide students in selecting their “beyond-the-classroom” experience — an opportunity for students to receive funding to study abroad, complete internships or engage in research during their third year.

  The GLI gets its funding to send students on these trips through a mix of University and private funding.

Transportation

• A Heat Pump Water Heater Will Save All the Electricity You’ll Need to Power Your Electric Vehicle

  As Americans transition to EVs over the next decade, the average home will need around 2,363 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity to power each of those vehicles

• New Website Helps People Have A Voice In Energy Decisions That Affect Their Lives & Communities

  The website, Community Voices in Energy, gives people tools to participate in energy decision making so they can protect their health, environment and money.

• Building a bike-friendly city

  Bike infrastructure experts talk about the Five E’s, SPRINT principles, low-stress bike connections, complete streets and other strategies to make cities better for bicyclists.

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

• 60 Minutes – “Godfather of Artificial Intelligence” Geoffrey Hinton on the promise, risks of advanced AI

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