The John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge, hosted by the University of Montana College of Business and the Blackstone Launchpad, will hear pitches from 12 aspiring entrepreneurs with business ideas that range from a video game haven to an app that provides dating advice. “I think it’s a nice, diverse mix. We’ve got some technology and food- and beverage-related ideas, … [Read more...] about Ruffatto Business Challenge: Scry Chat lets friends into your online dating decisions

Six new affordable homes being built on Montana Street are now available for purchase, with construction aimed to be completed in spring 2019. The entry-level modular homes are being developed by Homeword, a local organization that provides affordable housing options, and are situated on land owned by a local nonprofit, Trust Montana. Each homeowner will have a ground lease … [Read more...] about Homeword unveils 6 new affordable homes on Montana Street

(Montana Free Press) A bill would allow NorthWestern Energy to take control of the Colstrip power plant with scaled-back regulatory oversight, and it’s moving through the Legislature at lightning speed. Senate Bill 278 would allow a utility to buy more ownership shares in the coal-fired Colstrip plant for a purchase price of no more than $1 per transfer. It would also allow … [Read more...] about Fast-moving bill gives Colstrip plant to NorthWestern Energy with little oversight