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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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- Missoula Halts Development Reviews to Implement Climate, Equity-Focused Code
- Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding is Much More Sinister Than “Just A New Logo”
- Montana’s Labor Paradox: Record Jobs, Missing Workers, and the Crises Behind the Gap
- California Semiconductor Company ‘Pulls Tent Stakes’ from Bay Area for Access to MSU’s Quantum Lab
- Hunger Games: AI’s Demand for Resources Poses Promise and Peril to Rural America
Montana Workers Could Gain Access to Wall Street’s Exclusive Investments Through 401(k) Plans
Trump executive order aims to open private equity, real estate, and digital asset investments to retirement savers
Montana Sets New Monthly Business Registration Record with Nearly 7,000 July Filings
July filings surpass April’s previous record, marking fifth consecutive month above 6,000 new business registrations
Southgate Mall Changes Hands Again as Part of $443 Million Four-Mall Deal
Mall maintains strong occupancy despite industry challenges
Montana’s First Large Medical Supply Warehouse to Create 70 Jobs in Billings
Montana’s first large medical supply warehouse breaks ground, expected to open in late 2026
German Tech Company Opens U.S. Headquarters in Lewiston, Planning 500 Jobs
VACOM plans $90 million investment, up to 500 jobs by 2030
Broadband Revolution: What the New Federal Guidelines Mean for Montana and Beyond
New federal guidelines allow state to choose best technology for rural areas
Hardin Gains Fiber Broadband Access as Rural Expansion Continues
Visionary Broadband completes Hardin project, continues construction in Butte and Whitehall
Montana Expands Business Lending as Timber Harvest Goals Double Statewide
Loan fund relaunch comes as Montana prepares for massive increase in timber activity
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