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Senator Jon Tester jobs forum focuses on role of universities, federally funded research

Finding ways to improve Montana businesses and create jobs, Senator Jon Tester was in Bozeman today holding a jobs forum at Montana State University.

The panel examined how university research, especially research funded through federal investment, benefits Montana’s economy and puts people to work.

Many of Montana’s growing technology companies have gotten their start from such research.

by Lindsay Clein

Full Story: http://www.kxlf.com/news/senator-jon-tester-holds-job-forum-at-msu/

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Tester jobs forum focuses on role of universities, federally funded research

Universities and research play a key role in creating new businesses, but challenges remain in turning new technology into jobs, panelists told Sen. Jon Tester on Friday.

Researchers, small business owners and community leaders came together to talk to Tester about the role universities and federally funded research play in boosting the local economy.

Three discussion panels were part of a jobs forum held at Montana State University’s Strand Union Building.

CARLY FLANDRO, Chronicle Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/economy/article_774e2e90-ebe4-11e0-ac98-001cc4c002e0.html

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