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406Jobs – Empowering Montanans to Close the Gap Between Good People and Good Jobs
The 406 JOBS initiative provides a strategy to promote pathways to work, empower workforce talent and address workforce challenges.
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A Montana Data Center Could Generate $47 Million in Annual Taxes
A 1,000 MW hyperscale data center could create thousands of jobs and boost personal income by millions during construction and operation. The University of Montana study highlights significant economic and tax benefits tied to such developments.
2026 Property Tax Refund for homeowners who were eligible for the 2026 homestead reduced tax rate but did not receive it.
You can check your enrollment status now if your property has already received the reduced rate.
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…
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Episode 1: It All Starts Here – How Universities Train the People Who Change the World
This episode explores how America’s universities produce more than degrees — they produce the people who build the future.
GFDA Top Ten for 11/1/26
We’re less than two weeks away from GFDA’s Entrepreneur Celebration on November 10 at The Newberry in Downtown Great Falls! Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs and business owners whose hard work, innovation, and investment strengthen our regional economy. Help us spread the word to entrepreneurs across North Central Montana and encourage them to join the celebration.
City Club Missoula Presents: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Relatives (MMIP/MMIR): Indigenous Perspectives on Justice, Advocacy, and Healing – 11/9
Join City Club Missoula for a conversation about the challenges facing Indigenous communities, the work being done in Montana, and how we can move toward greater awareness, accountability, and action. Note: Doors open at 11:15am with presentations beginning at 11:30am.
Montana’s Class Retriever – Support your student’s ability to stay on top of homework!
Tired of missing assignments?
Support your student’s ability to stay on top of homework!
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…
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BLDC October 2026 Newsletter
Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) nurtures entrepreneurship, fosters economic development, increases access to capital, and assists businesses moving to Butte, Montana.
Meadowview Village Ribbon Cutting + Public Open House: Tour the First Completed Home 11/5 – Great Falls, Montana
Be among the first to tour the first completed Meadowview Village home. For the first time, the completed and fully furnished Meadowview Village home will open for public tours. Walk through the finished home, meet…
Climate Smart Missoula Helps Power Home ReSource with Ground-Mounted Solar Array
Home ReSource overcame funding and structural challenges to install a 60-kilowatt solar system using grants, tax credits, and local support. This project underscores the need for alternative funding as federal clean energy incentives decline.
Montana Career Opportunities – Account Manager, Campaign Analyst III – Pathlabs
Candidates for the Account Manager position must possess a background in advertising and/or marketing, a passion for technology and comfortability with data and numbers. They, ideally, have experience with digital ad buying platforms and/or advertising…
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…
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UM Foundation Crowdfunding You Can Help Support 14 University Programs Through Nov. 13.
The University of Montana Foundation’s annual crowdfunding campaign invites donations to support diverse initiatives from student leadership to scientific research. This grassroots effort strengthens Montana communities by rallying local networks around impactful university projects.
Jetson Launches Fixed Price Heat Pump Water Heater with Installation Included
Their model is to own the entire process of heat pump installation, from quoting to procurement, to installation, to servicing and repairs. They also analyze data from their equipment to make sure systems are running optimally. Their goal is to tackle the two biggest hurdles to electrification and decarbonization — cost and consumer experience.
A New Online Tool Shows The State-By-State Payoff Of College Degrees – Montana is One of the Strongest
Montana has one of the strongest earnings premiums in the country.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
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Saco, Montana The Tiny Town With Big Adventures
It’s surprising what even the smallest towns in Montana can offer, and Saco (population 159) is no exception.
Entrepreneurship is one of rural America’s greatest economic strengths. – Bozeman, Montana
This national analysis is paired with fieldwork in Bozeman, Montana, one of the highest-performing rural-rooted entrepreneurial economies in the United States, to explore how different forms of capital reinforce one another and how local strengths can become meaningful economic advantages.
Birdwatching Shows Promise in Slowing Brain Aging and Dementia – Join the Montana Audubon Society and Live Longer Better
Studies reveal that birdwatching can reshape brain function and improve cognition in elderly individuals. Programs in Germany and the US demonstrate notable benefits for dementia patients through accessible bird feeding stations and therapy initiatives.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
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Tell Us Something + Tamarack Grief Resource Center present live storytelling on the theme “Light in the Dark” – 11/4 – Missoula
Tell Us Something in collaboration with Tamarack Grief Resource Center present an evening of live storytelling. Four storytellers will share their true personal stories without notes on the theme: “Light in the Dark”. …
Is Airbnb loosing its appeal? Airbnb hosts melt down over new policy
As expected, rental property owners on the community forum are outraged.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
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Elon Musk Giving Out SpaceX Shares As ‘Universal Basic Income’ Becomes A Major Proposal To Tackle AI
It’s a step toward what’s known as “universal basic capital,” a proposal that’s started to attract momentum from politicians on both sides of the aisle as a way to deal with the rise of AI.