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Competitive Video Gaming Coming to Montana High Schools

MHSA approved esports as an “emerging activity” beginning next school year

Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One Instead

In a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are taking off.

Buying and selling a home will change soon. Here’s what you need to know.

Although these will likely affect home buyers more than sellers, both sides will have to make some adjustments, including how they work with agents.

‘Design for a Radically Changing World’

14,000 workers in nine countries were asked about the workplace experiences they like best. Having an office modeled after a coffee shop was among the top three choices in every nation and came out first in several, including the U.S.

When the CEO Is on the Board: Good TV, Bad Business

Directors need to have frank discussions about their chief executive, which can’t be done when the subject is in the room.

Grizzly Promise waives tuition for in-state students from low-income households at the University of Montana

Grizzly Promise is a new initiative at the University of Montana.
Since fall of 2022, Grizzly Promise has waived tuition costs for in-state Montana students, who come from households making $50,000 a year or less.

17-year-old opens bakery in heart of Harlowton, Montana

Klo’s Kitchen offers a variety of sweet treats and has daily breakfast and lunch options. The 17-year-old also takes special orders.

Silver hair, silver dollars: Wyoming’s aging population means big spending for the state

“As we are getting a larger and larger proportion of our population in the older categories, then obviously they’re gonna need more healthcare. And it’s really critical that we get them all insured,” said Virginia Vicenti, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Wyoming.

City Club Missoula Presents: 2024 Ballot Issues: Fire Levy and Local Government Review Date : May 13 2024

The panel includes Missoula Fire Chief Gordy Hughes, Missoula City Council Member Stacie Anderson, and Geoff Badenoch of the League of Women Voters.

Montana Nonprofit News for April, 2024

We hope you are enjoying the spring weather in whichever corner of our fair state you call home.

Students get real experience at Jobs for Montana’s Graduates IGNITE MT Conference

The Jobs for Montana’s Graduates model, or JMG, is used in over 50 middle and high schools and colleges with the goal of helping students achieve their career goals and exposing them to higher education options.

Tourists Spent Nearly $5.5 Billion in Montana Last Year

Report shows nonresident spending had a higher direct impact to the local economy than in previous years despite dip in dollars

States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs

Washington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of the vehicles, too.

How Tesla’s Full Robotics Push Could Change Your Company Too

A customer sets a destination, presses a “summon” button and then waits while watching the car’s progress on a 3D map. Once aboard, the app shows the rider the route to the destination, and offers climate controls and the ability to choose music or entertainment. So far, pretty much an Uber ride–but without the chatty driver, on a trip powered by self-driving tech like that of other robotaxi systems like Waymo.

Celebrating Montana State University Research and Innovation 5/3 – Bozeman

Recognition of Everyday Heroes. These Heroes (including students, staff, faculty, or administrators) support successful MSU research, creativity and innovation, and may not always get recognized.

Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees

“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them – without having to ask,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement announcing the new rules.

Career Opportunities in Great Falls, Montana – Lending Solutions Specialist, Communications and Marketing Specialist – Great Falls Development Alliance

          Lending Solutions Specialist Do you enjoy reading company financials to figure out the story of a business? Do you like working with a team to solve challenging problems? We need…

Commerce Awards More Than $4 Million of Grant Funding to Construct and Rehabilitate Affordable Homes in Montana

“The health and well-being of Montanans and our communities rely on access to affordable, attainable housing. Projects like these will help meet the housing needs of Montana’s seniors and those living with disabilities, all while supporting our economy with good-paying jobs,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.

More public colleges admit high schoolers (9th Graders!) even before they’ve applied

Direct admissions programs are likely to grow in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing race-based admissions.

City of Missoula considers Missoula Economic Partnership contract boost to support economic goals

“I’d like to start the next three fiscal years with (MEP) having more resources,” said MRA board member Melanie Brock. “We already know they’re doing extra work for less money. The private sector is stepping up with more money. I think it’s time for the public sector to step up.”

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