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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.
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- German Tech Company Opens U.S. Headquarters in Lewiston, Planning 500 Jobs
- Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding is Much More Sinister Than “Just A New Logo”
- Montana Ranks 10th Nationally in Economic Freedom Index
- Southgate Mall Changes Hands Again as Part of $443 Million Four-Mall Deal
- California Semiconductor Company ‘Pulls Tent Stakes’ from Bay Area for Access to MSU’s Quantum Lab
Montana Business Registrations Top 6,000 for Fourth Straight Month
June numbers put state on track to shatter 2024 record with nearly 38,000 new businesses in first half of year
Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years
Entire Montana delegation unites to challenge Bureau of Land Management decision
Federal Timber Goals Set to Double Montana’s Forest Harvest
Daines secures commitment to nearly double timber sales as litigation threatens fire prevention projects
Coal Communities Invest in Their Future with $240,000 in State Grants
State funding helps coal-dependent communities navigate federal energy policy shifts and plan economic transitions
Mountain West Leaders to Congress: Stop Handing Big Tech the AI Monopoly
Regional business coalition warns that patchwork state regulations create compliance barriers only tech giants can afford
Bozeman Tops Nation for Car Rental Costs
New survey finds Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport leads nation at $156 per day
New Online Hub Maps Montana’s Growing Direct Patient Care Network
New online portal maps Direct Patient Care clinics and price-transparent healthcare options across the state following 2021 legislative reforms
Whitefish Food & Wine Festival Returns September 8-14 with Expanded Lineup
Montana’s premier culinary celebration promises elevated experiences with Chef Todd English and top regional talent
Montana’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% for Second Straight Month
State maintains 8th consecutive month below 3% unemployment while ranking among nation’s top five for lowest jobless rates
House Advances Downing Bill that Expands Montana Rural Business Access to Capital Markets
Montana congressman’s first sponsored legislation would require SEC to prioritize rural small business capital formation
Kalispell Company Steps Up to Help Teachers Buy Classroom Supplies
Plumb-Rite Plumbing’s ‘Clear the List’ initiative offers $2,000 to help four teachers with back-to-school supply costs
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Address Montana’s Construction, Manufacturing Worker Gap
Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act would provide grants to institutions offering construction and manufacturing training programs
Montana Awards Nearly $500,000 in Rural Economy Development Grants
Commerce Department announces 2025 Opportunities in Rural Economies grant recipients across 22 projects statewide
$1 Billion St. Vincent Hospital Breaks Ground in Billings, Creating 1,200 Construction Jobs
14-story, 243-bed facility to replace current hospital by 2029
Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape
New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding
Missoula’s Venture Medical Acquires Biotech Assets to Expand Wound Care Portfolio
Montana company adds FDA-cleared keratin technology and industry veteran to fuel national expansion
Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program
Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development
Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May
State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations