Bioscience: Driving Force for Montana’s Economy

As of a few years ago, 95% of bioscience and biotechnology research was located in five major coastal cities, creating large economic impact for those cities. According to a 2018 report from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), Montana is one of the top states in the country for growth in academic biosciences research and development. With venture capital investments and funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), bioscience is a ‘center of opportunity’ for economic growth in Montana.

This year’s annual Economic Update Series will bring expert panelists together highlighting Montana’s ‘Centers of Opportunity’, including bioscience, manufacturing, and high-tech,- industries critical to Montana’s economic recovery.

Dr. Pat Barkey from University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research will also present his state and local post-pandemic economic projections.

The Economic Update Series takes place in 4 cities across Montana.

Registration is $40 for Montana Chamber members and $50 for non-members; price includes meal.

*Registration for the Kalispell event closes Monday, July 26, at 5:00pm.

THANK YOU TREASURE STATE INVESTORS

for supporting all Montana Chamber and Chamber Foundation events

If you’re interested in sponsoring the annual Economic Update Series, please contact Stacye Dorrington via email at[email protected].