MATR Newsletter – September 22, 2021
The state with the best education wins!

Michigan to build nation’s first electrified road to wirelessly charge EVs, Whitmer says

Imagine being able to charge an electric vehicle without stopping to plug in.

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Montana Career Opportunities – Marketing Manager, SEO Specialist, Sales Manager, Back End Developer and more… TOMIS
We are on an epic mission to positively transform the global activities and travel industry by creating innovative software and implementing robust marketing strategies for our clients around the world.
Manufacturing Jobs in Montana
Job Postings below are a service for MMEC clients provided by the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center.

New Rules for Foreign Investment: CFIUS Compliance for Montana Tech Businesses and Investors
This webinar will help Montana investors and companies better understand the CFIUS process, its authority, and how to comply, including the expanded authorization under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRMMA) that addresses national security concerns arising from foreign investment in U.S. businesses with critical technologies, critical infrastructure, and personal data.
Made in Montana Monthly September 2021
Are you planning on exhibiting at any U.S. trade shows outside Montana between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022?

Business Events in Great Falls, Montana You Should Know About
Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce.
We’re here to help.

Kim Morisaki, new executive director of the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, tackles Flathead housing crunch with business expertise
The Northwest Montana Community Land Trust nonprofit has an inventory of 52 residential properties throughout Kalispell and sells the homes to low- and moderate-income families, while maintaining ownership of the land.

‘The pay is absolute crap’: Child-care workers are quitting rapidly, a red flag for the economy
Child care employment is still down more than 126,000 positions as workers leave for higher-paying positions as bank tellers, administrative assistants and retail clerks. Parents are struggling to return to work as daycare and after-school programs dwindle.

Missoula Kicks Off Manufacturing Day with Tours, Demonstrations and More! – Montana Manufacturing Extension Center – Career Opportunities
On Friday, October 1, Missoula manufacturing companies are opening their doors to students, parents, teachers, business leaders and community members to showcase what’s new and what’s next in the world of modern manufacturing.

‘Don’t be evil’: Google’s iconic mantra comes into question at labor trial – What is your company’s mantra? What is your personal mantra?
The ethos has set Google apart from other companies for decades. It’s under the spotlight again.
How A Startup Made Employee Training More Fun
Workramp, a San Francisco-based startup, wanted to tackle an industry they saw as underserved: employee training. With major investors and $27.2 million raised, the company’s bet is paying off.
Shortage of workers impacting Missoula businesses – Montana unemployment rate near record low; Missoula County at 2.8%
The shortage of laborers may be affecting your day-to-day activities even if you have gone back to work. Restaurants closing early, stores are staying closed an extra day, and many businesses are offering drive-thru only service.
Traffic Light Or Roundabout: What’s Your Work Like?
So which model is your organisation based on?

Research awards grow by 38% in last fiscal year at the University of Montana
The University of Montana has announced a record-breaking $138 million in research funding awards during fiscal year 2021.

Rural Nevada county details opposition to ‘Innovation Zones’
Mitchell and other county representatives oppose a proposal backed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak that would allow companies that promise a $1.25 billion investment and possess at least 78 square miles (202 square kilometers) of land to apply to form the Innovation Zones.
To Help Local Economies, Utah Hires Rural, Remote State Workers
Utah’s government looks for ways to “streamline and modernize” its operations. One way to do it: allowing and encouraging remote work and tapping into rural talent.

City Club Missoula – Here Come the Judges: Missoula Municipal Court Judicial Candidates **3rd Monday** – October 18th, 2021
At City Club Missoula’s October forum – candidates vying for three seats on the local bench will make their case to the voters.

The Biggest Error People Make On LinkedIn
I’m sure I’m not the only one who ignores their LinkedIn profile until they are actively job searching. But I’ve heard that doing so can lead to the loss of many professional opportunities.

Self-Guided Delivery Robots Are Getting Wider Deployments
Detroit will be one of three cities to launch autonomous delivery programs using Kiwibots. The small, electric devices will travel on city sidewalks and partner with businesses to explore automated deliveries.
Michigan to build nation’s first electrified road to wirelessly charge EVs, Whitmer says
Imagine being able to charge an electric vehicle without stopping to plug in.

Missoula, Helena, Bozeman ask Montana’s Federal delegation to support clean energy transition
Missoula County commissioners have signed on to a letter with the Missoula City Council and the cities of Bozeman and Helena, asking Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines, and Rep. Matt Rosendale, to accelerate the development of clean energy and back a number of climate policies now before Congress.

BitClout founder ‘Diamondhands’ reveals himself and explains why social media as we know it is dead
BitClout lives on DeSo, alongside over 100 other social crypto apps, such as Pulse and Flick, all of which are attempting to decentralize social media and take it out of the hands of a small group of companies such as Facebook and Twitter.

America Is Being Held for Ransom. It Needs to Fight Back.
Diplomacy with Russia, even if it succeeds, won’t be sufficient. Despite repeated requests from the Biden administration, there is no evidence that President Vladimir Putin of Russia has taken any action to put pressure on ransomware criminals operating within Russian borders.