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Montana Economic Developers Association 2024 Spring Conference – 4/23-25 – Red Lodge
We are excited to the host the MEDA Spring Conference in Red Lodge, Montana from April 23rd - 25th.
‘Artificial Intelligence — A Primer for State and Local Governments’
A new book by Alan Shark offers an excellent guide and an AI road map for state and local governments. He answers basic questions that public-sector leaders are asking in 2024
April 22 is Earth Day
Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, enc
The robot treats land with controlled burning to limit the spread of future fires
The robotic system, called RX, treats only the land that’s directly beneath it, safely burning the debris in an enclosed chamber and cooling the land as it moves to create a
Volunteer campground hosts need at Northwest Montana state parks
Campground hosts sought for Northwest Montana state parks
Global Heating Will Cost The World Economy $38 Trillion — A Year!
There is an apocryphal story of two members of Congress who have just finished listening to a scientist explain something to their committee. When the presentation was over, o
Montana is bullish on AI
In my most recent Montana 2050 Report, I found that Montana stands to benefit more from AI than other states because our low-productivity sectors, which make up most of our la
GFDA Top Ten for 4-21-24
We had the honor of gathering together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of 31 female entrepreneurs at the annual Fire Within Awards. This event shines a spotlight
45% of China’s urban land is rapidly sinking due to manmade development
It's a grave warning for a nation that has rapidly urbanized like nowhere else on the planet.
CBS Sunday Morning Video – It’s About Ice. – Photographer James Balog on documenting climate change: “Adventure with a purpose”
Photographer James Balog has become one of the foremost chroniclers of human-caused climate change, as his cameras have tracked the dramatic effects – vanishing ice, rising
Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings & 22 Countries That Offer Free College
The rankings are designed to help prospective students find the leading schools in their field of interest, but there’s an absolute feast of relevant data for all sorts of i
UM data says tourism in Montana was down in 2023
The study’s estimates shows that 12.5 million people came to the treasure state in 2022 and 2023. Last year those tourists spent around $5.4 billion dollars which is lower t
Northwestern Energy is going electric Our investments will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will reduce fuel consumption.
We're adding electric vehicles to our fleet and installing charging stations across our service territory.
The Obsolete Zoning Laws that Leave Downtowns Stagnant – What’s Seattle Doing?
Seattle’s mayor wants to revive the city center by opening much of it to businesses that have long been forbidden. It’s a move toward more lenient zoning that has been gat
Chronic wasting disease: Death of 2 hunters in US raises fear of ‘zombie deer’
The recent report of two hunters who developed neurological diseases after eating infected deer meat has scientists concerned that 'zombie deer disease' could pass to humans a
Commerce Department Awards $100,000 in Grant Funding to Three Montana Main Street Communities
“Montana’s Main Streets are at the heart of our state’s values, our neighborhoods and the economy. That’s why Commerce, through the Montana Main Street Program, will c
Colstrip, Montana – LA Times – Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die
Even though we’re in rural southeastern Montana, more than 800 miles from the Pacific Ocean, West Coast cities are largely to blame for the destruction of this landscape.
Montana Nonprofit Association’s CATALYST has been reimagined for 2024
MNA's Catalyst program offers a unique opportunity to reflect on your own leadership style and skill sets, set goals for the future, and build deeper relationships with other
TED Talks – Want to be more creative? Go for a walk (like Steve Jobs used to do.)
When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to research by behavioral and learning scientist Marily Oppezzo, getting up and goin
How to be an active citizen and spark change
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can't rely on the
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