University of Montana College of Business Ranks Top 15 Percent Nationally

The University of Montana College of Business ranks No. 89 among public universities, leading the Big Sky Conference. With growing enrollment and strong alumni outcomes, UM is poised for continued success.

EcosAtlas – How A Laramie, Wyoming Startup Is Bringing Manufacturers Back To Wyoming And The U.S.

EcosAtlas aggregates over 100 datasets to provide up-to-date supply chain insights, helping companies reshore operations despite policy uncertainty. Piloted in Wyoming and Idaho, the platform identifies local manufacturing capabilities and economic opportunities.

The Anti-Social Century – Your Community Can Do Better

Self-imposed solitude might just be the most important social fact of the 21st century in America. What are your thoughts on this?  – Does your community have “Sit here if you’d like to have a conversation” benches?

Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Missoula Community Access Television (“MCAT”)

Missoula Community Access Television (“MCAT”) is a community access television station and media resource center located within the Missoula Public Library in Missoula, Montana. Our services are used by residents, nonprofits, artists, and local government…

Big Sky 55+ – You’re Invited to our Fall Conference! “Gathering Wisdom, Building Power: United We Stand” – 11/17 – Missoula, Montana

A one-day conference in Missoula, Montana to celebrate intergenerational power, hone our truth-seeking skills, and level up on the issues that will be decided in Montana’s 2027 Legislative session.

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Montana eighth grader at Baker Junior High Rye Rost Wins National Award for Plantain-Based Bioplastic

Thirteen-year-old Rye Rost earned second place in a top STEM contest with her innovative vinyl bioplastic made from plantains. She aims to refine her invention as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics.

Chamonix moves to set tourist quotas, a first in the Alps. Is this a portent of things to come internationally?

Under the plan, access to the Lac Blanc and the Chéserys lakes, which offer breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc massif, would require an advance reservation, with a cap of 600 to 1,000 daily visitors, starting in summer 2027.

Higher education commissioner flags 8 University of Montana programs in review

For the last two years, the University ran its own academic portfolio review to find inefficiencies and programs that could be cut. Now, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education has started its own annual review pilot for every Montana University System school.

Resource Hub: Small business owners find free assistance at Flathead Valley Community College

We help entrepreneurs and innovators succeed in Northwest Montana.

The Next Gen-Z Startup Boom Isn’t Happening in Silicon Valley. It’s Hitting College Towns

Instead of following a traditional career path, members of Gen-Z are embracing entrepreneurship for an unexpected reason.

GFDA Top Ten for 11/8/26

Meadowview Village celebrated their first home set in the new 163-home community in Great Falls with a ribbon cutting event. Over 200 people were able to visit and tour the completed home. This is a major homeownership milestone for Great Falls as these homes are on lots the buyers will own outright. This new neighborhood brings a new rung to the homeownership ladder in Great Falls,

Sheridan, Wyoming Doubles Manufacturing Jobs Through Strategic Investments

Sheridan’s focus on workforce training and infrastructure has created a thriving manufacturing hub. Local companies are expanding and new businesses are relocating, fueling economic growth and job creation.

Wealthy Mountain Homeowners Invest in Oxygenation Systems

I sat next to a contractor at a bar in Big Sky, Montana recently. He said he had another year working on a home. He’d been working on it for 4 years. I asked what was unique about it. He said oxygen available in every room…. The revolution will be televised. Stay tuned.

Beloved Missoula Gyro Shop for Sale After 40 Years

You may have always wanted to own your very own restaurant in Missoula. Well, here is your chance. Plus, there’s a history of over forty (40) years behind it. Plus, some great gyros.

Bozeman’s Bridger Photonics is hiring. The explosive growth continues. Come be a part of it!

🚀 Operators don’t just need to simply find methane anymore. They need to prove their numbers to regulators, investors, and their own boards. More and more of them are choosing Bridger to do it because…

Climate Change Threatens Homeownership as a Stable Investment

Grist highlights growing financial risks to homeownership due to climate impacts, challenging the traditional path to wealth. Montana’s unique climate vulnerabilities may soon reflect these national concerns, urging a rethink of long-term asset strategies.

City of Missoula secures $1 million grant for Reserve Street safety upgrades

Between 2019 and 2023, Reserve Street saw 1,664 crashes, resulting in 63 serious injuries and three deaths, according to the city.

Frontier Angels – WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — October 2026

October brought a $4.3 billion U.S. Air Force contract to a tribally owned St. Ignatius company, a second U.S. Army order for a Bozeman defense software firm, a photonic packaging facility opening in Bozeman, and a manufacturing groundbreaking in Hamilton. Here is what happened.

Montana’s S&K Aerospace Awarded $4.3 Billion U.S. Air Force PROS 7 Contract

“This is a huge win for S&K, but it really belongs to the people who got us here,” said Tony Amadeo, President of S&K Aerospace. “We had an outstanding team across B&P, Pricing, Contracts, HR, IT/IRM, Quality and our technical and operational organizations that put an enormous amount of work into PROS 7.

The fall print edition of The Pulp is out in the wild.

We’ve posted a couple of the stories on our website — Ben Fowlkes’ profile of Hellgate High’s girls’ flag football team, and Max Savage Levenson’s piece on the new hi-fi listening bar inside the Florence called Shapes. Oh, and the Missoula-themed crossword puzzle, too!

Google Commits $17 Billion to Wyoming Data Center Expansion

Google will build a 702-megawatt data center near Terry Ranch Road, marking a major shift in regional computing infrastructure. The project includes advanced fuel-cell technology and efforts to minimize environmental impact amid local concerns.

How ‘deep reading’ can cure your brain rot

Smartphones, AI, and internet overload wreck cognitive functions. But reading more—and changing how we read—could be the balm.

Montana Career Opportunities – Service Operations Technician – Tier 1, Corporate IT Manager, Network Administrator, Account Executive and more…   – Zoot 

No Suits, Montana Roots Discover fulfilling careers at Zoot, where our dedicated employees focus on delivering the best decisioning engines for some of the largest organizations worldwide. As part of the Zoot team, you’ll join…

Montana asks appeals court to lift order allowing American Prairie bison to graze

In district court filings, American Prairie argued that its bison qualify as domestic livestock and that federal law does not require them to be raised for production.

US-Made Tabletop Humanoid Robots Now Available for Pre-Order for under $12,000

Las Vegas-based Realbotix offers four humanoid robot models with subscription-based interaction, aiming to address loneliness through AI companionship. Limited units will ship in 2027, presenting new social options for isolated communities.

What It Will Take To Turn the ‘Blue Wave’ Into a Watershed Moment for Transportation Reform

Despite midterm wins, entrenched highway funding and bipartisan priorities limit transportation reform. Advocates urge organizing new lawmakers ahead of a major reauthorization bill.

November News for Montana Nonprofits

Now is the time to stay engaged. Introduce yourself to your newly elected and returning representatives, highlight the important work you do, and tell them about the solutions your organization sees working in your community. Democracy doesn’t happen only on election day. We build it together every day, and we’re grateful you’re part of it.

Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy

For a complete list of available jobs… please visit our career site at: https://www.northwesternenergy.com/about-us

Montana Joins FAST-41 to Speed Up Infrastructure Permitting

“I’m worried about projects receiving this designation in the age of corruption that we live in,”

LA residents may be allowed to paint their own crosswalks

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky put out a motion instructing the Los Angeles Department of Public Transportation to study the feasibility of allowing volunteers to paint crosswalks.

Bozeman Voters Approve New Charter Reshaping Local Elections

The amended charter changes mayoral terms and expands the City Commission to six members elected by wards. Implementation will begin in 2027 with public input continuing through the transition.

Bay Area Mandates Heat Pumps to Replace Gas Water Heaters

The Bay Area Air District approved the nation’s strongest standards requiring gas water heaters to be replaced with cleaner heat pumps. This change aims to reduce pollution, prevent health issues, and lower energy costs while supported by substantial rebates and investments.

California Boosts Film Tax Credit to $1 Billion Through 2040

Governor Newsom’s proposal aims to reverse declining shooting days and maintain California’s entertainment dominance. The plan includes new incentives for independent productions and multi-project commitments.

Montana Adds 25 New Opportunity Zones to Boost Investment

Montana’s new Opportunity Zones, effective January 1, 2027, aim to attract private capital and stimulate economic growth in low-income areas across sixteen counties.

What’s Ahead for Missoula? Economic Updates, Strategic Planning, Annual Meeting Reflections & More

The Montana Secretary of State’s Office is warning businesses about a misleading mailing requesting $150 to file their 2027 Annual Report.

Why batteries, not gas plants, should be data centers’ first choice

A new report from Georgetown and Duke universities advocates for batteries as a cleaner, cheaper alternative to gas plants. States are exploring policies to promote energy storage to reduce climate impact and financial risks from overbuilding gas infrastructure.

Castration extends life span, but at what cost…

If they dared, biohacking bros who seek to defy aging could try a simple, time-tested method: castration. Removing the testicles extends male life span across many mammalian species, including humans.

GFDA’s Upcoming Training and Events

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce; WE CAN HELP!

Missoula’s AniMeals is Moving to Its New Home on Dec. 7, 2026 and It Needs Your Support

“Just in time for the holidays, for our biggest fundraising period of the year, we will be in our new home next month and we need our community’s support now more than ever,” says Janet Rose, executive director of AniMeals.

Trump Cuts Stall Tribal Clean Energy Projects Nationwide

The Trump administration slashed millions in tribal clean energy grants, halting key projects like Kotzebue’s $20 million wind initiative. Experts urge new laws to safeguard tribal funding and support renewable energy efforts.

Cyberattacks Disrupt European Supermarket Freezers and Food Supply

Supermarkets across several European countries faced deliberate cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems, causing food spoilage and business interruptions. These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities in connected operational technologies critical to food supply chains and serve as a warning for Montana businesses reliant on remote agricultural and storage systems.

UM Business Students Improve Missoula County Voting Experience

UM College of Business students analyzed and enhanced voting site operations for the 2026 election, offering practical recommendations that improved flow, security, and communication. Their collaboration with election officials provided valuable lessons in event management and civic engagement.

The New Hot Job in Law Doesn’t Require a J.D.

Big law firms, legal tech vendors, and in-house legal departments at companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are all hiring legal engineers, a new position for lawyers with A.I. skills.

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.

Trucking Companies Are Going Bankrupt. Here’s What’s Driving Them Off the Road

Rising diesel prices, mounting debt, and shrinking margins are pushing trucking companies to the brink, with Illinois among the hardest hit.