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American Prairie Condemns BLM Decision Revoking Bison Grazing Permits
“This decision abandons decades of consistent federal policy and extends far beyond American Prairie,” said Alison Fox, CEO of American Prairie. “By reversing decades of precedent, BLM is creating uncertainty for tribal buffalo restoration, conservation partnerships, and public lands grazing management nationwide. The agency’s action is arbitrary, shortsighted, and contrary to its own longstanding interpretation of federal grazing law.”
Kimberly Bailey,has been named the new executive director of Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) in Billings, Montana
Executive administrator and visionary leader which devises business development strategies, attune to bridge alliances, applies economic modeling, and assesses marketability platforms for targeted goals and objectives.
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…
May News for Montana Nonprofits This baby is looooong. There’s a treat at the end if you make it that far!
Join us for a Nonprofit Leader Retreat at Fairmont Hot Springs June 1 and 2.
AI Is Changing How Consumers and Marketers Make Decisions – Knowledge at Wharton
AI-driven search and autonomous agents are shifting the balance of power in decision-making. Montana businesses should consider how this evolution could transform local marketing and consumer engagement.
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…
Great Falls River (Missouri and Sun Rivers) Activation Task Force Online Survey Now Open Until May 15
Purpose:The Great Falls River Activation Task Force is working to activate the Missouri and Sun Rivers through private investment, commercial development, and river-oriented businesses that grow tourism, recreation, entertainment, and hospitality in Great Falls.
You’re Invited! How Rural Healthcare Impacts Rural Businesses and Economies – 5/11 – Online
In this call, we will discuss how federal and state changes impact rural healthcare and how those changes, in turn, affect rural businesses and economies.
Become Easy to Work With – Why low-friction people win.
Friction and irritation show up in small ways. Slow responses, unclear communication, missed expectations, or unnecessary complexity all create drag. None of these are catastrophic on their own, but together they make collaboration heavier than it needs to be. Over time, people start avoiding friction and irritation, even if the talent is high.
Firms will not disappear and jobs will not disappear but AI is rewiring the firm and rewriting our jobs.
Coase’s 1937 essay revealed that firms form to reduce costly market transactions by using internal authority structures. Montana businesses can apply this insight to manage expenses across the state’s vast geography.
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…
Montana Career Opportunity – Social Media Manager – Montana Free Press
Lead and grow Montana Free Press and Mountain Journal’s social media presence by creating video-forward, platform-specific content that expands the reach and impact of our journalism. About Montana Free Press Montana Free Press is an…
USA Today – Trump admin wants to push bison from public lands in Montana. What to know
The Coalition of Large Tribes, which advocates for over 50 Native American tribes, has also opposed the plan and warned that it could have “unintended negative consequences for tribal bison herds.”
Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
At the event, nine finalists pitched their innovative business ventures to a panel of judges to compete for a portion of the $100,000 prize money. The nine finalists were chosen from 15 strong semi-finalists who were selected from more than 50 first-round applicants.
The Montana Infrastructure Coalition Infrastructure Summit – May 20–21 – Billings.
The Montana Infrastructure Coalition will host its inaugural Infrastructure Summit on May 20–21 in Billings. This event will bring together leaders, professionals, and stakeholders from across Montana to exchange knowledge, discuss key infrastructure issues, and explore the state’s priorities.
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…
Cheyenne, Wyoming Residents Demand Pause on 70 Planned Data Centers
A petition in Laramie County has gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a moratorium on rapid data center development. The debate highlights concerns over land use, resource strain, and the need for updated regulations.
Sabi Unveils Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Beanie That Could Make Keyboards Obsolete
Sabi’s wearable device translates thoughts into text at 30 words per minute without surgery. This breakthrough could make brain-computer interfaces more accessible beyond clinical use.
France opens up €1 meals to all university students
Available once per sitting per student (meaning they can have a €1 at both lunch and dinner) the meal consists of a main and up to two sides – starter, cheese, dessert, or fruit.
Lucid, Uber and Hertz Team Up to Offer Robotaxis to Compete with Tesla – Oro
Uber has committed to at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles that will be exclusive to Uber’s forthcoming robotaxi service.
The American Prairie Journal
The “Journal” is our completely reimagined magazine, featuring art, photography and stories inspired by the prairie. Check out our second – bigger, better, and wilder! – issue below. The Journal is mailed out as a gift to all supporters (donate now and we’ll send you a copy!) and is also available for visitors to our National Discovery Center in Lewistown, Montana.
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…
Montana State University Will Hold Listening Sessions Throughout the State to Craft Its Strategic Plan – What are Your Hopes?
Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts about the future of Montana State University at listening sessions to be held across the state this spring and summer. The feedback, gathered by meetings to be held in Glasgow, Ryegate, Ronan, Choteau, Dillon, Missoula, Livingston, Billings and Bozeman, will help MSU craft its new strategic plan.
Great Falls Works to Attract Janicki for $800 Million Aerospace Deal and 1,000 Jobs
Montana’s land and industrial parks could potentially offer infrastructure and economic conditions that companies like Janicki might find attractive when considering large-scale manufacturing investments near Malmstrom Air Force base.
Home on the Range No More: Trump (And Gianforte) want Bison Gone From Montana
“Gianforte is fine with oil companies doing whatever the hell they want on public lands. But some bison walking around and eating grass is a threat?”
Montana Pushes to Ban Corporate Money in Elections – Could Make “Citizens United” Irrelevant
The Montana Transparent Election Initiative aims to stop corporate and union money from influencing elections by gathering 60,000 signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Volunteers are driving this grassroots effort to restore voter power and reduce financial sway in politics. Your Support is Needed.
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…
GFDA Top Top for 5-3-26
Growing the economy takes strong partner support. Our team of investors are crucial to ensuring our team can continue working toward bringing in more high wage jobs to our region. Learn more about them by viewing this short video. Recent investments include: Leadership Division—Belt Valley Bank; Clearwater Credit Union; Community Division—Arvon Block, LLC. Reach out to Jenn at 1-406-781-9499 or [email protected] to learn how you can help support our mission.
The Government makes slightly more money on national park fees but local business makes less
International visitor fee has national park gateway business owners in distress. “It’s a much bigger economic story than what’s happening at the park gate,”
Missoula Community Media Resource – A few slots for Summer Media Camps Remain
There are a few spots for Documentary Camp and Horror Camp so don’t be shy if you would like to sign up your kiddo,
The camp runs 10am to 4pm in the MCAT studios at The Missoula Public Library. The week-long activity costs $200 and scholarships are available, just write to us at [email protected].
AI data centers, already harmful, appear to be creating their own microclimates
Meanwhile, the Trump administration seems eager to plow ahead with development