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New Sodium-Ion Battery Could Charge An Electric Vehicle In Seconds, Not Minutes

That not only races past the best lithium-ion technology on the market today, it also beats gas and diesel fuels at their own game.

Second chance hiring can bridge manufacturing labor gaps

These types of programs can fulfill mutual needs and lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.

ew flights to the SF Bay Area takes off from Glacier Park International Airport

Avelo Airlines is now offering nonstop flights between Kalispell and the Bay Area’s Sonoma County Airport on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Government Contracting Opportunity at Malmstrom Air Force Base

If you are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that installs, replaces, and maintains gas main lines, check out the potential opportunity from Malmstrom Air Force Base

‘Great Year for GrizMed’: University of Montana Sees 74% Medical School Acceptance Rate

The Association of American Medical Colleges reports about a 40% average medical school acceptance rate.

Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project.

Twenty states allow community solar programs.

Montana State University graduate student venture nabs top award at fifth annual $100K Venture Competition

The entrepreneurial event included eight ventures, many from current students. The competition was open to all students, faculty, staff and recent graduates in the Montana University System. The eight finalists were selected from a pool of more than 40 applicants.

$190,000 eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing) deliveries begin July – no license required

Personal flight is currently undergoing a renaissance thanks to the rapid advancement of so many requisite industrial technologies. The next phase of personal flight is poised to begin and the production version of this aircraft could well mark the occasion in history.

Stressed? Study shows light shone on the head and belly helps

“Today, the area of research into the gut-brain axis is generating great scientific interest and is a very promising field for the possible treatment of diseases of the nervous system.”

TED Talks – How the US is destroying young people’s future

In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this “great intergenerational theft,” asking why we let it continue and showing how we could make it end. (Note: This talk contains mature language.)

Frontier Airlines returns to Missoula, flights to DEN and PHX

Frontier is offering twice-weekly nonstop flights to Phoenix and will also provide nonstop service to Denver four times a week.

‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled

Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trial

Marty Bourassa Memorial Charity Car Show – 5/11 – Southgate Mall Missoula

The chance to buy the car you’ve always dreamed of driving.

Tester Pushes for Solutions to Big Ag Consolidation: “If we lose family farm agriculture in this country, this country becomes far less secure”

Senator urges Congressional action on competition in the agriculture marketplace

Report from NGIN and RTI describes critical elements for building an inclusive cluster

The report illustrates these key decisions and lessons learned via five case studies of industry clusters supported by the Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

How ecosystem mapping can aid your region – May 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. MDT – Online

In this TBED Community of Practice webinar, experts from EcoMap and SourceLink will demonstrate how they approach developing ecosystem maps tailored to your region, as well as strategies to keep these tools up-to-date and seamlessly incorporated into your daily operations. This webinar will provide the actionable insights needed to integrate ecosystem mapping into your organization’s strategic toolkit.

Recent Research: Predicting the commercial potential of science

Using a large language model to analyze scientific findings, the researchers predicted the likelihood that a discovery will lead to marketable products or processes.

GFDA President Brett Doney Joins NADO Board

NADO is honored to have this impressive group together to focus on helping our nation’s local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today’s rapidly changing global environment.

Montana Senator Jon Tester Introduces Bill to Protect Rural Postal Service, Prevent Unnecessary Consolidation of Mail Processing Operations Including Missoula

Senator’s PARCEL Act would protect processing operations in Missoula, prohibit harmful consolidation of mail processing operations nationwide

The 3 kinds of networks you need in your career

In his new book ׳Careers Unleashed,׳ Asad Husain shares how to build a robust and authentic professional network.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

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