Category: Business

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











