Here Are 20 American Cities And Counties That Could Be The Next Silicon Valley — Gallatin County, Montana

Where will the Internet’s next greatest business be born?

While most people immediately associate the phrase "start-up" with Silicon Valley, or New York, the fact is that there are millions of budding entrepreneurs outside of America’s existing technology centers.

Gallatin County, Montana

Zac Northup, NiSi

Full Story: http://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-20-american-cities-and-counties-that-could-be-the-next-silicon-valley-2011-10

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Many thanks to Mike Sheard of Northern Tel http://northerntel.net/ for bringing this to our attention.

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Welcome to Prospera Business Network

Prospera Business Network is a private, non-profit, member-supported economic development organization in southwestern Montana. Originally established in 1985 as the Gallatin Development Corporation, Prospera plays a leading role in economic development serving a region that is one of the fastest growing economic areas in the northern Rocky Mountains. Prospera is dedicated to encouraging and supporting business expansion, retention and relocation by providing access to business consulting, financing, professional development and economic research.

http://www.prosperabusinessnetwork.org/

Prospera Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards, 11/3, Bozeman, Montana http://matr.net/events.phtml?showdetail=3855