Category: Business

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











