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Montana Ambassadors Host Montana State’s President Tessman and University of Montana’s President Shinn as they speak publicly together for the first time
The new faces of Montana’s flagship universities sat for a panel discussion moderated by the Chronicle at the Montana Ambassadors’ annual summit at The Wilson in Big Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Montana Ambassadors is a statewide cohort of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Carroll College expands tuition promise (cut undergraduate tuition by 40%) to Pell-eligible students nationwide
Carroll College will reduce undergraduate tuition from $43,260 to $26,800 and expand its Pell Promise program nationwide for Pell-eligible students. This shift aims to make college more affordable and accessible beyond Montana, reshaping recruitment and financial aid competition.
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
Visiting Crazy Horse Memorial: Larger Than Mount Rushmore And Still Under Construction
Crazy Horse Memorial, about 40 miles from the Wyoming border, is larger than Mount Rushmore and after nearly 80 years of blasting, drilling, carving and hauling untold tons of granite off a Black Hills mountainside, still isn’t finished. It’s worth a visit.
GFDA Top 10 for 9/27/26
Don’t miss Jon Schallert’s FREE Destination Creation Workshop! We’re less than two weeks away from this hands-on workshop designed for businesses of all types, as well as downtown, tourism, city and county leaders.
Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Assistant / Junior Loan Specialist – Montana Business Assistance Connection’s (MBAC)
The Loan Assistant / Junior Loan Specialist provides day-to-day lending, loan servicing, documentation, and portfolio support necessary for the effective administration of Montana Business Assistance Connection’s (MBAC) lending programs. The position serves as a primary…
Montana Career Opportunity – Operations & Finance Manager – Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC)
The Operations & Finance Manager provides day-to-day administrative, financial, facilities, customer service, and human resource support necessary for the effective operation of Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC). This position serves as a central operational resource…
Montana Career Opportunity – Senior Loan Officer – Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC)
The Senior Loan Officer provides leadership and day-to-day management of lending activities necessary to advance the mission and economic development objectives of Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC). This position serves as a primary lending resource…
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
North Dakota leads the nation in per capita qualifying corporate facility projects
“North Dakota continues to see steady growth and attract new residents as one of the best places to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Kelly Armstrong in January in announcing the state’s official population had grown for the fourth consecutive year and was nearing 800,000.
Don’t Miss These FREE Destination Creation Workshops! 10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls
This FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types, from retail, restaurants and hospitality to professional services, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations, tourism professionals, chambers, economic development partners, and city and county officials.
Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38
The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.
Google Takes the A.I. Data Center Race to Outer Space
Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Montana Department of Commerce Praises Billings for Downtown Revitalization Success
The Montana Department of Commerce highlighted Billings as a thriving community with strong ties among developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their report commends the Downtown Billings team as trusted partners and champions of local economic growth.
Montana Supreme Court Clears Butte-Silver Bow Data Center Vote for November Ballot
The court overturned a retroactive deadline change, allowing Butte-Silver Bow residents to decide on data center construction. This ruling emphasizes local voter control amid new state laws affecting land use initiatives.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Specialist – Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana
This position is responsible for communicating with loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants’ backgrounds and verify references. Assemble and review all loan applications and required documents to ensure completeness of loan information. Prepare loan…
How to pronounce ‘McGough’? You know…. the one in Montana
McGoff? McGoo? Mc…what? Don’t worry, Raleigh’s got it covered. Watch as we settle the great name debate and share what it really means to be part of McGough!
The Forest Business Newsletter Returns: Bigger, Better, and on Substack
The world’s most popular forest products industry newsletter relaunches with a splash
MEDA conference members visit eye-opening companies in Sidney, Montana
The attendees had the pleasure of being introduced to three amazing companies in Sidney, Montana. For some of us the drive was longer than most but the rewards of learning more about Fairview Honey (A really sweet company), Basin Precast (Things are really tipping up) and PCS Insulation (That’s a wrap) were well worth it.
Montana Teachers: Attend the OpTeC conference for free. Why is this so important for you and your students?
Optics and photonics show up in technologies students encounter every day, from cell phone cameras and lasers to fiber optics, medical imaging, remote sensing, advanced manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and astronomy. Teachers will leave with current examples, local connections, and new ways to help students connect classroom concepts about light, waves, and engineering to Montana-based STEM careers.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Prospera Navigator 2026 Events and Trainings
Are you starting to feel like all marketing is beginning to look the same? Between trendy templates, recycled ideas, and endless “best practices,” it can be hard to know how to make your business feel polished and professional without spending a fortune—or blending in with everyone else.
Bozeman, Montana based Zoot Enterprises supplies technology to some of the world’s largest banks and digital payment processors.
If you are comparing the best mobile app development companies in USA and beyond, the seven firms below are a practical starting point.
How much money do I actually need to bring in each month? J. Vader Consulting – 9/24 – Virtual
You know how to run your business or organization. You make payroll, cover expenses, pay vendors, keep programs or projects moving, and figure out what needs to happen next. But do you know the number you’re aiming for?
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Gold Statues and Staff Cuts: How Trump Has Disrupted America’s Parks
Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
Montana Voters to Decide on Revoking Corporate Charters in 2026 – A Form Of Soft Secession
Montana plans a ballot initiative challenging the Citizens United ruling by stripping charters from noncompliant corporations. This move reflects growing state resistance to federal policies and has broad voter support.
Lincoln, Montana-based Hi-Country Snack Foods Halts Operations Owing Thousands to Suppliers
The Lincoln-based company has paused production and left suppliers and former employees unpaid, raising concerns about financial stability and accountability in Montana’s local food manufacturing sector.