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Great Falls Development Alliance Top Ten for 8/16/26
Allegiant Air is bringing back direct flights connecting Great Falls with Las Vegas beginning March 5, 2027. KRTV ran a great story about 406 Arena in Vaughn. Montana was ranked the 3rd Most Outdoorsy State in a study by REezy; see Travel & Leisure. The new VA Clinic opened in Lewistown, nearly doubling the space in the old facility; see KRTV.
New UM President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn to Address Community at State of the University – 8/21 – Montana Theatre
Shinn took the University’s helm on July 1 as UM’s 20th president. He joined UM after a successful tenure as the interim president of Boise State University, where he led efforts to enhance student engagement, strengthen campus partnerships and expand access to affordable education opportunities for students.
Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy – Your Future May Be Here
Manager Environmental Permitting Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Planning Engineer Northwestern Energy – Billings Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Estimator Northwestern Energy – Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Customer Associate…
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
Montana Ambassadors Seattle Speaker Series: Aerospace in Montana – 10/8
The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit, and non-partisan association made up of passionate people dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. Our members act as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, both in and out of state. Ambassadors are leaders across all industries committed to furthering the best interests of Montana.
A.I. Companies are trying to capture the brains of American’s students
Google’s drive to increase student access to its A.I. tools ramps up a longstanding battle among tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft to capture classrooms and secure students as long-term customers.
Headwaters Tech Hub August Newsletter
This year we’re highlighting how the technologies we build bring benefits across industry sectors. We’ll kick off the summit with a tech demo day at Lubrecht Forest. Our conference will feature an industry panel building innovative solutions to “wicked” problems, and breakout sessions focused on resiliency in entrepreneurship and expanding onramps into the tech workforce.
University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter
Traditionally, Vision has included a “Student Spotlight” section which highlights great work by our undergraduate and graduate researchers. If you know of such students, please send us your ideas.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
University of Montana Opens Thrift Store – The Loop @ Lommasson – to Cut Student Costs During Dorm Move-In
The Loop @ Lommasson offers affordable used dorm essentials during move-in week, helping students save money and reduce waste. This initiative encourages reuse and sustainability within the campus community.
Great Falls, Montana Data Center Task Force Meeting – 8/26
Please join us for the fifth Data Center Task Force meeting featuring Bob Morris.
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…
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
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…
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.
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.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
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.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
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.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
“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.