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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.
Montana Anglers Generate $1.27 Billion Economic Impact, Study Shows
Out-of-state visitors drive $1.1 billion in cold-water fishing spending, while residents support rural economies through warm-water angling
Shodair Children’s Hospital Receives $2.3 Million in COVID Employee Retention Credits After Two-Year Wait
Congressman Downing’s office helped accelerate IRS processing from nearly two years to 50 days
Great Falls Man Convicted of Defrauding COVID Relief Program Out of $99,900
Raymond Blair lied about criminal history and Big City Enterprises income to obtain fraudulent EIDL loan
Montana Challenges Tech Giants Over False Green Marketing as Energy Costs, Grid Concerns Mount
AG Knudsen says Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta hiding millions of tons of emissions while threatening grid reliability and Montana’s energy costs
Montana Secures $1.3 Billion Wheat Deal with Taiwan Through 2029
Four-Year Agreement Covers 21.5% of State’s Annual Wheat Production
Montana Unemployment Rises to 2.9% But Extends Historic Streak Below 3.4%
State remains among top five nationally despite slight August increase from July’s 2.8%
Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators
University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities
MSU to Break Ground on Campus Hotel That Will Serve as Student Training Lab
The VIM hotel will provide hands-on hospitality experience for students while serving campus visitors
Montana’s Labor Paradox: Record Jobs, Missing Workers, and the Crises Behind the Gap
State reaches historic employment levels while facing severe worker shortages as housing costs, industry shifts, and workforce barriers keep qualified workers on the sidelines
Rivian Opens Montana’s First Electric Vehicle Service Center in Belgrade
20,000-square-foot facility will serve EV owners across region with service and test drives
Montana Business Registrations Continue Upward Trend with Nearly 6,000 August Filings
State on track to exceed 2024’s record 64,000 annual filings for fourth consecutive year of growth
Montana Auditor Joins Coalition Calling for SEC to Delist Chinese Companies
State auditor cites fraud concerns and national security risks from Chinese companies on U.S. exchanges
Missoula Halts Development Reviews to Implement Climate, Equity-Focused Code
Immediate permit halt through mid-September followed by extended timelines as city embeds controversial priorities
New Medical Assistant School Opens in Great Falls to Address Workforce Shortage
18-week program partners with Open Door Medical Clinic for hands-on training as state projects 305 annual job openings
Montana Delegation Urges Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Russian Palladium After Swift Action on Coal Mining
Lawmakers cite hundreds of lost mining jobs as Russian market manipulation threatens nation’s only palladium source
Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding is Much More Sinister Than “Just A New Logo”
How a Family Roadside Staple Became Another Casualty of the Woke Rebrand
Hunger Games: AI’s Demand for Resources Poses Promise and Peril to Rural America
As AI development eyes rural America for massive data centers, Meta’s $10 billion Louisiana project offers lessons for Montana communities
