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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.
Accelerate Montana Selected as a Microsoft TechSpark Fellow to Grow Economic Opportunity in Montana
Accelerate Montana announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft as a continuing fellow as part of its TechSpark program to...
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Nine Pioneering Initiatives Awarded Funding Through The GitLab Foundation’s $3M Effort to Boost the Green Economy
The GitLab Foundation announced nine inaugural grantees as part of its $3 million Green Jobs for Economic Opportunity Fund . Launched in...
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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USI and Accelerate Montana Forge Partnership to Advance Workforce Development and Drone Safety Standards in Montana
Accelerate MT has been assembling teams to support their mission of economic and career development across the state of Montana. Their...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Funding Round of $504 Million for 12 Tech Hubs Across America
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Accelerate Montana Continues Partnership with Microsoft TechSpark, Receiving an Additional $50,000 Grant to Promote Digital Inclusion
Accelerate Montana is thrilled to announce the renewal of a $50,000 grant via Microsoft’s TechSpark program. With this grant, Accelerate...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Accelerate Montana Partners with Microsoft TechSpark Program and Tribal Broadband Bootcamp to Host Broadband Bootcamp in the Fort Belknap Indian Community
Accelerate Montana is pleased to announce the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, an exciting opportunity for Tribal members across the state of...
May 4, 20242 min read
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Promineo: Linda Forlizzi
Linda Forlizzi is a career changer who, fueled by a desire to make the most of her extra time, stumbled into learning to code. Linda...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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UM Creates New Partnership to Expand Montana’s Technology Workforce
MISSOULA – The University of Montana and The Whole Group are partnering to develop workforce education and training pathways to position...
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Biden-Harris Administration Designates 31 Tech Hubs Across America
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA),...
Oct 23, 20236 min read
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Accelerate Montana: Powering Economic Growth with Microsoft's TechSpark Program!
Accelerate Montana and Microsoft are to work together to ensure regional digital inclusion, job creation, and technological innovation in...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Amita Greer - Montana Code School Case Study
"I worked for a non-profit for about eight years and I felt like I wanted to do something different. I kind of hit my cap in terms of...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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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 9, 20224 min read
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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
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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 2, 20226 min read
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