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University of Montana Offers Economic Outlook Seminars

Over coffee, the talk sometimes turns to the challenges of running a business. The fact that Montana is one of four states where a business’s trade secrets are not entirely protected from departing employees in a noncompete agreement is worrisome. The fact that Montana, with its strong union history, is surrounded by states that have “Right to Work” laws where employees may choose whether or not to join a union gives businesses in other states more flexibility. The fact that our businesses must comply with a myriad of state and local regulations sometimes causes confusion and frustration – and makes for lively conversation among business circles.

Laws influence business startups, survival, and relocation. In fact, laws influence most business transactions. At the 31st Annual Montana Economic Outlook Seminar, Jack Morton and Michael Harrington, both lawyers and professors at The University of Montana School of Business Administration, will discuss the relationship between our state’s business and legal environments.

Recent trends and the outlook for Montana’s important industries will also be examined in detail. Experts from the Bureau, Montana State University, and the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research will look at the wood products industry, manufacturing, agriculture, health care, and travel and tourism.

│ Helena — Jan. 24, Great Northern Hotel.

│ Great Falls — Jan. 25, Hampton Inn.

│ Missoula — Jan. 27, Holiday Inn Parkside.

│ Billings – Jan. 31, Northern Hotel.

│ Bozeman — Feb. 1, Holiday Inn.

│ Butte — Feb.2, Ramada Inn Copper King.

│ Kalispell — Feb.7, Kalispell Center Hotel.

Registration is $70 and includes the seminar, proceedings booklet, lunch and a one-year subscription to the Montana Business Quarterly. Continuing education credits are available for an additional $20. For more information or to register, call (406) 243-5113 or visit the bureau’s Web site at http://www.bber.umt.edu.

Contact: Julie Ehlers, marketing director, UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research, (406) 243-5113.

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