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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.

Montana to Launch Statewide Credential and Skills Registry to Strengthen the Connection Between Education and Workforce

A new statewide credential registry will make Montana's educational credentials, skills, and career pathways more transparent and...

Feb 114 min read

Unlock Your Organization’s Potential in 2025 with Accelerate Montana's Director of Employer Partnerships, Mike Braun

As we prepare for the opportunities and challenges facing organizations in 2024, a central question is how prepare your workforce to...

Jan 182 min read

Reduce Your Risk and Get Funding by Using Lean Startup Tools

Does your idea's potential value outweigh the risk of starting a business? The main points of this document are to demonstrate how...

Sep 16, 202423 min read

SkillsFWD awards six inaugural grants

Today, SkillsFWD — a new initiative on a mission to catalyze a more equitable skills-based hiring ecosystem — announced inaugural grants...

Dec 7, 20233 min read

Accelerate MT Program Spotlight Series: Zen Parry

Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series. In this series of blog posts, you will meet our team members who lead the...

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Accelerate Montana Program Spotlight Series: WELL WBC

Welcome to Accelerate Montana’s Program Spotlight Series! In this series of blog posts, you will meet our leaders and team members who...

Apr 5, 20235 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

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 25, 20221 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 14, 20223 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 2, 20221 min read

The Top 4 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Over the past couple of years, many people have been rethinking their employment - hoping to find a better paying and/or more fulfilling...

May 17, 20226 min read