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FUEL FOR THE FUTURE
This blog is your front-row seat to the big ideas, bold moves, and breakthrough moments happening through Accelerate Montana. It’s more than updates—it’s a window into the heartbeat of our work: advancing economic mobility, sparking innovation, and centering community.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Empowering Leaders & Entrepreneurs
What Is Women's History Month and How We Can Celebrate It? Women's History Month is an important time to reflect on and recognize the...
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Whitefish-born Filmmaker Aims To Get Montanans On Set
Flathead Valley Community College, Accelerate Montana and the Media Training Center are partnering for a two-day course designed to offer...
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Katherine Lechman
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet our team members who lead the...
Feb 16, 20235 min read
Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Job Site Ready
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series! In this series of blog posts, you will meet our leaders and team members who...
Feb 16, 20237 min read
How to Market Your Business Online
The following information is a resource library for small businesses marketing online. This page will explore avenues for using platforms...
Jan 27, 20238 min read
Understanding Domains and How to Choose a Hosting Site
The following information is a resource library for small businesses looking for a domain hosting service for their website. This page...
Jan 27, 20238 min read
University of Montana Bitterroot College announces 20% enrollment increase
Bitterroot College had a 20% increase in enrollment for the spring semester compared to last fall thanks to robust dual enrollment...
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Lynn-Wood Fields
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet our team members who lead the...
Dec 16, 20226 min read
Getting Montanans “Film Set Ready” Through Rapid Training
Rapid Training will help Montanans get “film set ready” and find jobs in the growing film and media industry With the help of the hit...
Dec 10, 20226 min read
Legal Resources for Startups and Small Companies in Montana
Attorneys often feel out of reach to most of us. How much should an attorney cost for my business? How do I find the right one? Do I...
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Bitterroot College Announces Rapid Training Courses
Bitterroot College has announced their fall/winter course listing of new and returning rapid training courses. The course listings...
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Enrollment: UM Welcomes Largest First-Year Class to Campus in Six Years
The University of Montana welcomed more than 1,351 first-year students to campus this fall, marking the largest incoming class at the...
Sep 25, 20223 min read
Montana's AgTech Showcase
Exploring Technology & Agriculture in Montana AgTech is growing in Montana. Montana's AgTech Showcase was a forum to support and explore...
Sep 13, 20223 min read
MT New Tech Careers Rapid Training Hub Expands High-Paying Tech Jobs
On August 8, 2022, Accelerate MT hosted Governor Greg Gianforte for an event at Missoula College announcing the Tech Careers Rapid...
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Montana Libraries SPARK: Entrepreneurial Training in Montana's Libraries
Montana public libraries and AMRII partnered to provide training for librarians on startup business resources. Participating libraries...
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Dianne Burke
Welcome to the first post in Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet the incredible...
Aug 9, 20224 min read
Highlands College to Offer Film Production Training
Montana Tech announced new rapid training courses for film production, allowing those in the Mining City to access local jobs. The...
Aug 6, 20223 min read
Rapid Training Courses Offered in Butte for Jobs in Film Productions
Highlands College, Media Training Center and Accelerate Montana recently formed a new partnership to offer rapid training courses...
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Highlands College Continuing to Offer Rapid Training Courses
In the last year, Highlands College has added or made plans to add a number of rapid training courses to its catalog. Among them are a...
Aug 4, 20225 min read
Governor Gianforte on Accelerate MT
During a roundtable discussion yesterday at Missoula College, Governor Greg Gianforte emphasized the importance of Accelerate Montana, a...
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Missoula College, Businesses Pave Way for MT Workforce Development
The demand for technicians, carpenters, IT professionals, and more is growing, and so is the interest in those industries. The nation...
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Gianforte talks with Job Site Ready students and employees
Governor Greg Gianforte met with students and staff from the Job Site Ready Program and the Jackson Contractor Group at the Missoula...
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Rapid Training Courses Offered at Highlands College
Highlands College, Media Training Center, and Accelerate Montana are pleased to announce a new partnership to offer Rapid Training...
Aug 3, 20223 min read
Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: CyberMontana
Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series! In this series of blog posts, you will meet our leaders and team members who...
Aug 1, 20226 min read
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