GFDA announces $1 billion proposed data center project – Project Cardinal
According to Ardent and GFDA, the project will create an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 construction jobs and 150-200 permanent positions.
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City of Missoula Jobs
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Montana’s Leaders kick off movement to stop ‘Citizens United’ – corporations from spending on political campaigns
Former Gov. Marc Racicot, a Republican governor who was at one time chairman of the Republican National Committee, is supporting the measure, as well as Former Senator Jon Tester, because of its straightforward approach.
Montana Governor Gianforte vetoes bill reimbursing counties for holding state inmates
The sponsor of House Bill 643 questioned the governor’s ‘foolish’ decision and will ask legislators to override the veto.
Montana World Trade Center
For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser. Growing international trade in Montana is central to the mission of the Montana World Trade Center® (MWTC), a longstanding…
Creating ‘Paradise:’ Missoula-based dental tool business is the second largest in North America
Linda Miller grew up hating the dentist. At every visit, the cold gleam of metal tools and the rough scrape of instruments made her cringe. She never could have imagined decades later that she’d be the founder and CEO of Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) — now the second-largest dental instrument company in North America.
Wyoming worker exodus threatens economic decline, business council says
“What we’re finding is that, by and large, the [job] opportunities in Wyoming are not good enough, and there aren’t enough of them to retain our youth,” the council’s CEO, Josh Dorrell, told WyoFile. “It’s actually not just the youth. We noticed that our out-migration was twice that of the national average, where we have more out-migration than any other state.”
Several insurance, medical bills vetoed by Montana Governor Gianforte
In his veto letter, Gianforte said it would have added $100,000 annually to state insurance premiums, which was also reflected in the bill’s fiscal note. He also wrote it was a “fundamental issue of fairness” as work-related PTSD claims would not be eligible for other state employees.
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.
AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care
We’ve spent years trying to personalize learning–maybe we’ve focused too much on tailoring content and not enough on transforming context
Hellgate Venture Network with Chris Tilleman of TeraDact – 6/19 – Missoula
Networking for the Missoula area start-up and small business community offering peer support for current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
MSU TechLink Assures Federal Programs
Montana State University TechLink assures that federal programs for research and development are not at risk of federal cost cutting. In a recent statement they stated, “we want to reassure our clients that the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are not only operational but continue to thrive.”
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.
Marta Bertoglio Appointed as Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.
“Having grown up in a small Montana town, I know how important business is to helping build community,” said Bertoglio. “By fostering resilient communities and making sure Montana is the best place to do business, we can create a bright future for our state.
Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative
The Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative is a multidimensional program with seasoned stakeholders from the private sector, university, economic development, trade associations and others who already have boots on the ground providing technical assistance as well…
Economic development leaders, legislators, weigh in on NorthWestern Energy rate case
“It’s reliable baseload like Yellowstone (the Yellowstone County Generating Station) that keeps us in business and keeps the economy moving,” said Paul Green, executive director of Big Sky Economic Development Authority.
GFDA Top Ten for 6-15-25
Do you know of any commercial properties with the potential to drive catalyst redevelopment in our community? We are actively seeking properties that could serve as a spark for broader revitalization—such as a conference hotel, sports complex, or market-rate housing development—that could inspire additional investment in both our local and rural areas. If you’re aware of a property that fits this vision, please contact Christian Nichols at [email protected] or 1-406-788-9385. Let’s work together to unlock transformational opportunities for our region.
NorthWestern Energy Outlines How $1 Billion of Investments Deliver Direct Benefits in Safe, Reliable Power for Montana Customers
“While there is a lot of noise and opinions about the decisions NorthWestern makes, we take our responsibility seriously to keep the lights on and the heat flowing,” Norcott said. “The evidence in this case will show that the decisions NorthWestern has made over the last two years were prudent and comply with Montana law. What I ask is that you hear the evidence, you remember the reasons NorthWestern made these decisions – to provide safe, reliable and affordable utility services.”
Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative
The Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative is a multidimensional program with seasoned stakeholders from the private sector, university, economic development, trade associations and others who already have boots on the ground providing technical assistance as well…
City Club Missoula hosts wildfire preparedness forum with expert panel
The forum not only highlighted the expertise present in Missoula but also served as a call to action for residents and policymakers alike. As wildfires continue to pose a significant threat, the discussions underscored the need for ongoing community engagement and proactive planning to safeguard lives and property.
Trump just got OK to shrink (or abolish) national monuments
The opinion “lays the groundwork for unravelling national monuments and dismantling the Antiquities Act, a bedrock conservation law that grants presidents authority and discretion to protect lands with historical, cultural and scientific significance,” stated the Wilderness Society.
AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention
The future of AI in education will be shaped by the values we embed in the systems we build and the choices we make today
Big Sky Commerce
Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.
New Research Finds That AI Is Creating More Jobs and Higher Pay
One reason for that increased pay was surging productivity, with the companies having embraced AI the most quadrupling their output compared with slower adopting businesses.
Posh Chocolat opens cafe in Bonner chocolate factory
Updated hours! We heard your requests… we’re now open at 7am. Come and enjoy an espresso & pastry while you watch the sun rise over the mountains.
Missoula Teacher Clears the Air About Artificial Intelligence
“That starts with teachers starting to explore those tools themselves, and even if they don’t use a single AI tool with students, I think there’s some really interesting and amazing things that that teachers can use these tools for that not only gives them some frame of mind, such as understanding how the tool works, but more importantly, helps them start to develop strategies based on their seat of the pants wisdom of teaching, to know when to advise a student, perhaps to use an AI tool and when to hold it a bit away, because it’s going to compromise the learning environment.”
“The List” June 2025 10 Things Butte Local Development Corporation Checked Off Our List in the Last Month
Business Recruitment is Heating Up We refined our recruitment marketing materials with new data sets and stats on Butte. We also responded to several Requests for Information from the Montana Department of Commerce business attraction team in collaboration with BSB Community Economic Development.