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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…
Outdoor tourism and marketing technology company TOMIS looks to expand community service, SaaS offerings, and hiring in Missoula
Volunteers for the nonprofit Clark Fork Coalition often find themselves in the mud, fishing out litter from the river’s banks or restoring riparian areas.But on February 20, 17 employees from digital marketing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) TOMIS…
Attendees brave snow, ice to attend Bozeman member reception hosted by Rocky Mountain Bank
Rocky Mountain Bank provided a warm reception, exciting door prizes, and free pint glasses to the Alliance members and guests who attended the February 28 member reception in Bozeman.
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 Evolving Economic Outlook for High-tech Montana
I moved to Montana eight years ago, in January of 2011, after my husband landed his dream job with the U.S. Forest Service in Missoula. I had never been to Montana…
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.
Montana Legislature - Bills to Watch Impacting Tech and Entrepreneurship
Montana’s biennial legislative session is underway. While the Alliance does not typically take positions on legislative issues, we do share with our members proposed legislation that could significantly impact tech and entrepreneurship in the state…
MHTBA Jobs portal analysis reveals 50 percent of open high-tech and manufacturing jobs are outside traditional Montana tech hubs
When Amelia Lyons was looking to move from San Francisco to Montana, she came across the Montana High Tech Business Alliance (MHTBA) jobs board and found an opportunity…
Figure’s first year: $50 million California FinTech startup brings blockchain technology and dozens of jobs to Helena and Bozeman
2018 was a big year for Figure. Not only did the company raise about $50 million in a Series A round, but it introduced two new products and grew to 103 employees nationwide…
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)…
First Interstate Bank hosts 100 business leaders at Missoula Member Reception
First Interstate Bank hosted their fourth consecutive fall Missoula Member Reception on the sixth floor of its downtown building on November 29. Members and guests from Bozeman, Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Helena, the Bitterroot Valley, and Rocky Boy, gathered to meet and share hors d'oeuvres.
Lasting legacy: CTA Architects Engineers celebrates 80 years of global impact with Montana values
When Dell, Inc., hired a small, Montana-based architectural and engineering firm in the early 2000s, they told CTA Architects Engineers that it was going to be a one-and-done kind of job.