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New Apprenticeship Opportunities Improve the Accessibility of Tech Jobs for Montana Workers, Employers
After retiring from the Air Force with a career that spanned nearly 10 years, Adam Watson and his family settled down in Orlando, Florida. They were close to family and not far…
Montana’s High-Tech Companies Surpass $2 Billion in Revenue, Continue to Grow Nine Times Faster than Other Sectors
High-tech companies continue to be an important component of Montana’s economy, generating more than $2 billion in revenue in 2018 and growing at rates up to nine times faster than the statewide economy, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
Engineering Innovation: WGM Group integrates technology, entrepreneurship, and homegrown talent to build Montana’s future
Founded by a pair of former Forest Service employees in 1966, planning and design firm WGM Group’s first project was the lift at Montana Snowbowl…
Mapping the Future: Blackmore Lidar Sensors Makes Name in Photonics Industry
In 2012, a report from Regional Technology Strategies identified a quickly growing cluster of optics and photonics companies and research institutions in Montana. According to this report, the cluster of more
ATG gears up for growth in Missoula following acquisition with new office, consultant training program
Framed artwork and photos line the floors in Tom Stergios’ new office. He hasn’t had time to hang them up.In the last month, Stergios and his team at ATG, a Cognizant company, have moved into their new Missoula office…
The Lawyers Behind Montana’s Biggest Tech Deal
Raised in a two-room shack without running water or electricity, Jack Manning never imagined that he would one day be the lead attorney for the largest business acquisition in Montana’s history.
2018: A Year in Review by MHTBA
2018 held a lot of exciting news for Montana tech and manufacturing companies. From record investments to acquisitions to new support for startups, Montana is poised for even more development in 2019…
Montana tech businesses seek to strengthen partnerships with University of Montana
While some university professors draw criticism for staying in their “ivory towers,” Dr. Jay Evans is defying that mold. Depending on which side of the Clark Fork River he is on, Evans might be wearing a different hat. A research professor of immunology…
ChickTech Missoula event inspires girls to tackle tech careers
ChickTech is a national organization with more than 25 chapters around the country. The Missoula chapter was established last year to help get more Montana high school girls interested in pursuing tech careers.
Montana World Trade Center session offers insights on GDPR compliance six months after implementation
Montana World Trade Center (MWTC) continues to be a resource for companies seeking to learn more about the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
Montana Tech Leaders Look to Expand Computer Science Opportunities in K-12 Education
Job growth in areas involving computer science is expected to increase by nearly 40 percent over the next five years, according to Ken Fichtler, Chief Business Development Officer at the Montana Governor’s Office of Economic Development…
Digital transformation consulting firm Perficient acquires Bozeman-based Elixiter
When he founded Elixiter in Bozeman, Montana, in 2011, Andrew Hull had a vision for a marketing and tech company that could provide great employment opportunities in the Big Sky State…
Chasing Snow: XY Planning Makes Bozeman Home
Although Alan Moore grew up in the South, he followed his dreams of colder weather up north.“I started chasing snow,” Moore said…
Four Montana startups attend Techcrunch disrupt sf 2018 in San-Francisco
In the middle of a showroom floor in San Francisco, China-based auto startup Byton displayed an all-electric SUV. Complete with a full-dash…
UM Computer Science Tech Camp introduces Montana high school students to possibilities of CS degree, campus life
For three days in July, the University of Montana Computer Science Department hosted 45 high school students from around the state for an overnight Tech Camp on the Missoula campus…
Superior Traffic Services, Sellout Crowned Early Stage MT Winners
After months of refining their business plans and pitches, Sellout from Bozeman and Superior Traffic Services from Missoula tied for first and were named the 2018 Early Stage MT winners…
Missoula-based PatientOne completes 12-week Boomtown Accelerator in Boulder, recommends experience for other startups
For the PatientOne team, startups do not exist in a vacuum. Co-founder John Beighle said networking is one of the most important pieces of the startup puzzle.
Missoula outdoor tech company onX hires Amazon exec Laura Orvidas as new CEO
Laura Orvidas has never worked in an industry that wasn’t male-dominated, from her early days consulting to her last 19 years of working for Amazon.Orvidas was named the new CEO of outdoor tech company onX in June 2018…
Top Tech Employers List Reveals Statewide Trends, Attracts Media Coverage
On July 13, 2018, the Montana High Tech Business Alliance announced a list of 25 Montana Top Tech Employers.
Invest in Montana tour brings funding info, resources to communities
The community-focused entrepreneurial nature of Montana creates the perfect environment for startups to engage in alternative financing for funding their businesses…