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Montana Career Opportunity – Construction Superintendent – Contract – $40/hour

Construction Superintendent – Contract Work Pay: $40.00 per hour Job Type: Contract | Approx. 2-Month Project Location: Helena, MT Schedule: Full-Time | Project-Based Hours | Project-Dependent Hours Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee…

Montana Career Opportunity – Vice President of Financial Retail Services

Executive Leadership Opportunity | Montana-Based Credit Union Position Summary The Vice President of Retail Services is a strategic and transformational leader responsible for the overall direction, performance, and operational excellence of the Credit Union’s retail…

Illinois Gets Power From 60 Rooftop Solar Projects on Public Storage Facilities

Illinois is transforming commercial rooftops into solar power hubs with 60 projects underway, leveraging state incentives and utility programs. These initiatives promise significant economic benefits and job creation while advancing clean energy goals.

Missoula, Montana’s Hellgate Elementary opens new on-site childcare facility for staff

“We have an amazing number of staff members who have had children, and it’s just really challenging to find childcare in Missoula,” said superintendent Molly Blakely.

HVN August Monthly Meet-up: Speaker Highlight: Matthew Frank, Co-founder & Publisher at The Pulp – 8/20 – Missoula

Matthew Frank is the co-founder and publisher of The Pulp, an independent nonprofit news organization covering Missoula and western Montana, which won LION Publishers’ New Business of the Year award in 2024.

Can A.I. Get You Where You Want to Go for Less?

A wave of new services uses A.I. to monitor flights and hotel reservations to help you find lower prices. We look at how these tools work.

GFDA Top Ten for 8/11/26

Our Great Falls Regional APEX assisted 16 clients this week as they pursued government contracting opportunities. For businesses looking to streamline the search process, a customized Bid Match profile may be the right solution.

Helena Advances Long Range Transportation Plan Amid Growth

The Greater Helena Metropolitan Planning Organization is finalizing a plan to improve safety, traffic flow, and transit options amid a population surge of about one-third since 2000. Public input remains key as the city addresses increased demand on its roadways and infrastructure.

Switching Earlier from a Gas Powered Vehicle to An Electric Vehicle Cuts Carbon Emissions by Over Half

A study shows retiring gasoline cars early and switching to electric vehicles reduces emissions by up to 58 percent over 16 years.

Prospera Navigator 2026 Events and Trainings

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Colorado-Wyoming Passenger Rail Can Happen If Cheyenne Provides Funding Support

Leaders of a project to provide passenger rail service between Colorado and Wyoming say it can happen if Cheyenne does its part with funding support approved by voters. “If we can go to Mars, we can go 45 miles from Cheyenne to Fort Collins,” said one supporter.

Mapping it out: Montana’s onX tool connects all Americans to free public land comment opportunities

As ownership and use of public lands continue to be debated in the legislature and media, the Public Land Comment Hub provides a centralized resource for users to identify and submit feedback to federal agencies.

“Eons” – University of Montana fossil collections manager hosts new season of PBS series about Pangea and life on earth before dinosaurs

Just before the Age of Dinosaurs, life was thriving on the supercontinent of Pangea. But dark times were ahead: the biggest mass extinction ever, The Great Dying.

Private Equity Firms Are Sitting on Nearly 34,000 Unsold Companies. That Pileup Is Getting Worse

Amid high interest rates and an AI boom, PE is struggling to sell. Small business owners could suffer as a result.

Bozeman Homelessness Drops 25 Percent in One Year

A recent count shows Bozeman’s homeless population fell from 523 to 394, driven by expanded shelter capacity and affordable housing efforts. Community partners continue to support families and survivors, aiming to reduce homelessness durations to under 30 days.

Free and Paid Montana Field Guide Apps Hit 20,000 Downloads Quickly

Developed by Radd Icenoggle, the app makes complex natural world information accessible and engaging. It features searchable species data, geologic maps, and interactive simulations to deepen users’ outdoor connections.

Helena Apprenticeship Program Trains Linemen with 7,000 Hours of Rigorous Instruction

The Helena program combines classroom learning and fieldwork to prepare apprentices for the demanding lineman profession. Emphasizing safety, teamwork, and integrity, it serves a five-state region including Montana and aims to meet the high demand for skilled linemen in challenging environments.

New University of Montana President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn said his administration will focus on ensuring the university prepares students for the workforce

Shinn said the university remains committed to its liberal arts foundation. He argued that skills such as critical thinking, creativity and discernment are becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace.

Sales Are So Low, California Wineries Are Burning Their Vineyards

Hundreds more wineries are expected to close in the next two years, by which point the industry is expected to bottom out, experts say.

French company turns office into shelter for homeless man in Brittany

Homeless people, called invitees, need to be older than 18, unaccompanied, have legal residency, have no addiction issues, and be actively seeking a job. People can stay for three to six months, with an average stay of four and a half months, according to Mr Loaëc. They are only allowed in the companies at night and on weekends.

AllSides Media Bias Chart – Where do you get your news?

Everyone is biased, but hidden bias misleads and divides us. AllSides makes bias transparent so you can easily identify and consume different perspectives.

LA Metro is paying Angelenos up to $600 to leave their car at home

Metro will pay around 2,000 households to participate in a program designed to shift travel modes away from private car trips to transit, biking, walking and shared mobility.

“After the Quiet” UM Western, Women’s Resource Center seek anonymous survivor stories for production

Organizers say the performance will feature original monologues inspired by survivors’ experiences after leaving abusive relationships, with a focus on healing, resilience and personal growth. Survivors are encouraged to submit an original anonymous monologue centered on a single meaningful moment from their journey, with selected stories potentially included in the production.

12.4 Acres in the Center of Missoula May Be For Sale For Development.

The proposed sale of urban public land in Missoula has sparked public debate and a 30-day comment period. The move is part of a broader agency reorganization aimed at consolidating services and storage across the city.

Mobix Labs Announces Definitive Agreement to Buy Montana’s Vision Aerial

Vision Aerial is a Bozeman, Montana-based drone manufacturer that builds American-made, NDAA-compliant drones for industrial, environmental, and safety applications. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, architecture and construction, utilities, environmental and wildfire response, agriculture, and public safety. It is known for platforms such as the SwitchBlade-Elite and Vulcan series, alongside payload options such as optical, thermal, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors.

Tour Operators: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Tours? Here’s How to Find Out

What “being recommended by AI” actually means

HVN SAVE THE DATE: August 20th – Monthly Meet-Up

We are seeking additional sponsors for 2026. Please email our Program Coordinator, Nikki Robb, at [email protected] to learn more.

WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — July 2026 Montana technology developments from July, 2026. Brought to you by Frontier Angels.

I am also excited to announce the launch of the Headwaters Seed Stage Fund. This is the largest fund to be launched and managed by Frontier Angels through Frontier Capital Management. The Headwaters Seed Stage Fund is focused on pre-revenue, hardware related technology start-ups. It is the hardest niche of the start up world to invest in but we have a team of advisors with deep domain experience to help screen and prioritize opportunities.

Introducing the “Dung Cam” – Motorized Elephant Dung

Would you have guessed this was filmed using fake poop? 

We Used to Build Some of the Best Streets in the World. Then We Made It Illegal But Your Community Can Change That.

The most walked, most photographed, most economically resilient, most sought-after urban neighborhoods in America — the ones that command the highest rents and the most passionate preservation fights — were almost entirely built in the hundred years between roughly 1840 and 1940.

The next ad market may be built for machines

Could it be that bots may not just be a threat to defend against but an audience to cater to?

Alexander Hutton Helps Complete Sale of Missoula, Montana’s Diversified Plastics

Thank you, James, and thank you to everyone at Alexander Hutton. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide our family through one of the most significant decisions of our lives.

Happy 30th Birthday (that’s 210 in dog years) to Bozeman, Montana’s West Paw

Thank you to everyone who has worked for us and with us, to everyone who has bought a West Paw product, and to each and every dog and human who has experienced a joyful connection because of our toys and treats. We couldn’t have done it without you!

The University of Montana is now accepting applications for our next Regional I-Corps Cohort, running September 1 through September 30, 2026.

If you are a researcher, faculty member, student, entrepreneur, startup founder, or innovator trying to understand whether your idea has real market potential, this program is designed to help you figure that out.

Economic Development Impact Videos From MEDA – Wolf Point, Montana Mercantile Impact Story

These videos showcase the real-world impact of Montana’s economic development organizations and programs, many of which are funded in part, by the State of Montana. These programs have helped support business growth, innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, and locally driven economic development efforts for more than two decades.

Montana Career Opportunity – Program Manager, Mansfield Center – University of Montana

The Mansfield Center invites applications for a Program Manager to join their team. The Program Manager is a multi-faceted role at the Mansfield Center, ensuring that international programs run smoothly, with high impact for international…

August News for Montana Nonprofits

MNA is asking members to sign a letter to our federal delegation, urging them to protect nonprofits from federal funding delays and disruptions.

Amtrak Plans Major Restructure by dividing the company into three distinct businesses to Boost Performance by 2027

Amtrak will split into three businesses focusing on passenger services, infrastructure, and fleet management to address safety and investment challenges. A detailed plan is expected by December following public feedback and extensive study.

Hiker gets “that sinking feeling” as she is suddenly ‘submerged from her feet to her shoulders’ in Glacier National Park

A cautionary tale of quicksand-like mud in a national park

Wayve and Uber Launch AI Robotaxis in London with Human Supervisors

Wayve and Uber received licences to operate AI-driven robotaxis in London, using Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles with human supervisors onboard. Early rides this summer will gather feedback before a full public launch, highlighting a shift in urban ride services.