Topic
Business
News and insights on Montana’s economy, industries, and local businesses. This archive covers market trends, business developments, entrepreneurship, and policy changes affecting Montana’s business landscape.
Missoula Takes $250K From Coalition Facing EPA Fraud Probe to Plan Climate Projects
Grant funds planning to build ‘pipeline’ of clean energy projects that will require future investment to implement
Montana Signs Agreement With Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Data Centers, Energy Projects
MOU signed during Japan trade mission to explore data center, power infrastructure investment in southern Montana
Montana Opens Voting on New Highway Welcome Sign Design
Public voting runs through Dec. 31 on three designs inspired by state’s new brand
Montana State Chosen as Defense Department Hub, Opening Doors for Businesses and Research
MSU joins elite group of eight states with access to $983 million defense innovation budget
Downing Bill Would Help Montana Businesses Spot AI Hype
Cost-neutral legislation aims to help Montana businesses determine when AI tools are worth adopting—and when they aren’t
Montana First State to Receive Federal Broadband Funding Approval
Over 68,000 unserved and underserved in Montana to receive broadband coverage
Montana State Named Best College in Montana
University also ranks as most affordable and best value in state
Montana Logs 6,000 New Business Registrations in October
October figures put state on track to break 2024 record of nearly 64,000 business filings
Century-Old Stoltze Lumber Honored During Montana Forest Products Week
Company’s century of sustainable forestry and renewable energy innovation recognized during statewide industry celebration
Montana Renewables Launches Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuel Distribution Network
Great Falls facility becomes one of only three commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel producers in North America
Gianforte Uses Montana’s Quantum Computing Reputation as Diplomatic Tool in Japan Trade Talks
Traditional wheat trade relationships provide foundation for Montana’s emerging technology diplomacy in Asia
Montana’s Downing Seeks Clarity on Argentine Beef Imports as Trump Defends Trade Strategy
Republican lawmakers from cattle states request transparency on trade policy as president cites tariff benefits
Gianforte Promotes Montana Products to South Korea, State’s Second-Largest Trading Partner
South Korea purchased $353 million in Montana wheat, beef, coal, and industrial machinery in 2024
Glacier Park Airport Gets Aviation Safety Upgrade Set for Nationwide Deployment
Bigfork-based uAvionix becomes first company to win federal approval for contract tower surveillance systems
Montana Breaks Healthcare Monopolies, Expands Patient Access
Pharmacists now prescribe routine medications while new facilities bypass competitor vetoes
Thompson Falls Antimony Expansion Creates 25 Jobs as Montana Breaks Chinese Mineral Dependence
$15 million expansion will quadruple production at nation’s only antimony smelter as Defense Department awards $245 million contract
Montana on Track for Fifth Consecutive Year of Record Business Formation
State logs 6,000+ new business registrations in September, maintaining growth streak with three months remaining in 2025




