Montana Associated Technology Roundtable

“So pardon my frankness about the advice you’re getting on this issue,” Sholly said. “I look at the letter you sent the Interior secretary and wonder who the hell wrote that for you?” What letter Sholly referenced is uncertain, but three 2022 letters to the Interior secretary written by Gianforte’s office, the Department of Livestock and the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks all challenged how the bison plan was being developed.

By the numbers 4,000-plus Estimated number of data centers operating or under development in the United States. 1 million Square feet or more for some of the largest data centers. A typical facility contains thousands of servers 4.4% Share of total U.S. electricity used by data centers in 2023.

Fast Company spoke with Paffenholz to learn more about how AI is reshaping how candidates craft job applications and how job applicants are responding. The cover letter is definitely dead, he says. And if you haven’t started playing around with ChatGPT—and you’re still looking for a job—now might be a good time to start.

Here’s how to prevent customer loyalty from disappearing overnight. Don’t just develop great products or services. Develop the ability to notice when your assumptions stop being true (the market doesn’t send memos) and learn to adapt at the speed of change.

US CO2 emissions grew 3.2% in 2025, driven by AI data centers and coal power. The United States, as part of North America, contributed significantly to nearly half of the world’s CO2 emissions growth, signaling a significant structural shift in energy consumption despite gains in renewable energy. This uptick follows years of mostly declining emissions and points to the complex dynamics of rising electricity demand.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this month, I find myself reflecting on how much of our rich history is grounded in the spirit of innovation, and in the hard work and commitment that are needed to make innovations real. Nothing captures this more than our founding itself. In 1776, representative democracy was a radical, new, untested idea.

Montana has always had builders. Ranchers, outfitters, restaurateurs, manufacturers, tech founders, and all kinds of people quietly building remarkable things in every corner of this state. However, finding infrastructure to connect them with the people who want to back them has been limited. That’s what FUND Montana is. It’s a free directory, where Montana’s builders can create a profile, share what they’re working on, and signal what kind of capital or support they’re looking for.

CNBC’s annual study once again puts all 50 states to the test, measuring them on 138 metrics, the most ever, across ten categories of competitiveness.

Working to create a clean and balanced energy portfolio that will provide for a safe and reliable energy future. Learn more at http://www.NorthWesternEnergy.com/BrightFuture

Rural Business Roundtables and Reports First, can I just say that our Rural Business Roundtable series was one of the most meaningful events of the year?! The business owners and experts who hopped into our calls were honest, authentic, and helped to highlight opportunities where policymakers and stakeholders can make a difference for communities to thrive- or survive, in some cases.