Three Missoula College students were signed up to work for IT companies in Missoula on Tuesday, as part of the college’s new information technologies apprenticeship program that “will turn heads across the country.” “This is groundbreaking. There have been very few states that have been able to create a scalable apprenticeship model for the IT sector,” Missoula College … [Read more...] about Missoula College launches IT apprenticeship program with local firms
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Controversial owner of Missoula’s KECI: FCC wants review of Sinclair-Tribune Media merger
By Brandi Buchman and Missoula CurrentJuly 17, 2018
(Courthouse News) Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai threw cold water on a highly anticipated $3.9 billion merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media Monday, saying he had concerns about Sinclair’s divestment if the deal is approved. Sinclair Broadcast Group, a conservative media company that owns the NBC affiliate in Missoula, has been on … [Read more...] about Controversial owner of Missoula’s KECI: FCC wants review of Sinclair-Tribune Media merger
Missoula Economic Partnership begins search for new executive director
By Martin KidstonJuly 16, 2018
The Missoula Economic Partnership will apply the findings of a June report detailing the city's business climate to hire a new executive director, the organization said Monday. Scott Burke, MEP's interim director, said a search committee will accept applications through August and focus on local candidates with a connection to economic development in Montana. The … [Read more...] about Missoula Economic Partnership begins search for new executive director
Robust retail sales suggest economy suggest economy enjoying strong second quarter
By Dan McCueJuly 16, 2018
(Courthouse News Service) – Retail sales rose sharply in June, led by a surge in consumer spending on motor vehicles, building materials and food services, the Commerce Department said Monday. According to the government, retail sales increased 0.5 percent in June, while previously reported data for May was revised to show sales jump 1.3 percent that month, instead of the … [Read more...] about Robust retail sales suggest economy suggest economy enjoying strong second quarter
Messmer wins 2018 Missoula Marathon with personal best time of 2:27:53
By Sherry DevlinJuly 16, 2018
The 2018 Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon are in the books, and hometown runner Mark Messmer is atop the list of 6,000 runners and walkers. Messmer, who graduated from high school and college in Missoula, won the full marathon with a personal-best time of 2:27:53 on a bright, sunny and quickly warm Sunday morning. In second place was Jason Delaney of Polson. Keely … [Read more...] about Messmer wins 2018 Missoula Marathon with personal best time of 2:27:53