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Economic outlook remains strong for Montana, employers must continue to battle workforce shortage
By Katy Spence For those who’ve lived through tough economic times, a workforce shortage can seem like a good problem. “We have, incredibly, more job openings in the economy than…
Great Places for Tech in Montana: Billings
The Alliance is writing a series of profiles on Montana cities to help people find the right community when they’re looking at taking a high-tech or manufacturing job or locating…
Ringing in the next decade for Tech in Montana: MHTBA looks back at recent trends, makes 2020 predictions
By Christina Henderson and Katy Spence Last February, Alliance executives met in Bozeman at a Montana High Tech Business Alliance CEO Roundtable hosted by Foundant Technologies. They foresaw four challenges…
Veterans find success in military service and Montana’s tech sector
By Emily Simonson Desireh Kissinger has lived in Montana all her life. A Missoula native, Kissinger graduated from the University of Montana with an Associate of Applied Science in Network…
Blackfoot’s C2M beta accelerator showcases tech startups to investors in Montana and the Northern Rockies
By Christina Henderson On December 3, 2019, C2M beta, the corporate accelerator of Blackfoot Communications, announced the graduation of three companies from its inaugural 2018 cohort and introduced three more…
Alliance partnership with University of Montana inspires Tech Skills for Tomorrow, promise of future collaboration
By Katy Spence Whether you’re on the job or on the battlefield, no amount of classes or training can prepare you for the real deal. University of Montana (UM) President…
Glacier Bancorp President and CEO Randy Chesler, ExcelliMatrix Founder and CEO Leland Johnson, and Triple Tree LLC Co-Founder and CEO Sam Lucas elected to Montana High Tech Business Alliance Board of Directors
Missoula, Montana — The Montana High Tech Business Alliance is pleased to announce that Randy Chesler, Glacier Bancorp President and CEO; Leland Johnson, ExcelliMatrix Founder and CEO; and Sam Lucas,…
First Interstate Bank hosts 120 tech leaders at Missoula reception on Oct. 30
With Halloween-themed food, decor, and a photo booth, Tom Severson, First Interstate Bank President – Missoula Market, and team hosted a fun gathering for attendees from across the state. Photos by Slikati. See…
Montana Hiring Managers Offer 8 Tips for Landing a Tech Job Out of College
By Emily Simonson Any job hunter can tell you that having that diploma doesn’t magically land you a dream tech job. There’s a lot of sweat, tears, and papercuts that…
Innovation Factory opens collaborative space on UM campus, launches “30 Days of Innovation”
By Katy Spence Something new is brewing at the University of Montana, though some pieces might look familiar during a walkthrough of a space dubbed the Innovation Factory on the…
Missoula Member Reception, Oct. 30, 2019
Call for Nominations – Montana High Tech Business Alliance Board of Directors
The Montana High Tech Business Alliance is looking for three new board members who share our passion for our mission and whose talents and experience can help grow the organization.…
Glacier Bank hosts 75 leaders in Kalispell
Bob Nystuen, Glacier Bank Market President, hosted a panel featuring the Two Bear Capital team in their new Kalispell Operations Center, followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Desoto Grill with Mike Smith, Glacier…
Kalispell Member Reception, Sept. 10, 2019
Montana Startups to Watch 2019
By Katy Spence While Montana has long been recognized for its startup activity, a few recent developments have increased the opportunities for Big Sky entrepreneurs. In July, Montana State University…
Early Stage Montana announces September HyperAccelerator Cohort and Statewide Showcase
By Early Stage Montana From Whitefish to Havre to Glendive to Billings, Montana definitely has its share of innovative ideas and driven entrepreneurs. Narrowing them down to only seven available…